H. Afula host Hapoel Nof HaGalil in the Israel National League, round 29.

Hapoel Nof HaGalil won 2, drew 1 and lost 2 of their previous 5 matches (L–W–D–W–L), scoring 7 and conceding 9.

The two sides have met 10 times: H. Afula 1 win, Hapoel Nof HaGalil 5, 4 draws.