H. Migdal HaEmek host Hapoel Ironi Karmiel in the Liga Alef, round 23.

H. Migdal HaEmek won 3, drew 1 and lost 1 of their previous 5 matches (W–W–L–W–D), scoring 10 and conceding 5.

Hapoel Ironi Karmiel won 0, drew 2 and lost 3 of their previous 5 matches (L–D–D–L–L), scoring 4 and conceding 7.

The two sides have met 3 times: H. Migdal HaEmek 1 win, Hapoel Ironi Karmiel 2, 0 draws.