M. Haifa host Kiryat Shmona in the Israeli Premier League, round 26.

Kiryat Shmona won 1, drew 2 and lost 2 of their previous 5 matches (W–D–D–L–L), scoring 7 and conceding 10.

The two sides have met 10 times: M. Haifa 7 wins, Kiryat Shmona 2, 1 draw.