Hapoel Umm al-Fahm vs Maccabi Nazareth tips and predictions

No guarantees in Leumit League battle; draw in the equation

There's not much between Hapoel Umm al-Fahm and Maccabi Nazareth in the Leumit League. The hosts are in fifth place with 5 points, compared to their opponents who are in first place on 7 points.

All outcomes are possible here so take all the reasonable steps to understand how they match up. The suspicion is that this will be tight. A goalless stalemate is the pick.

Both of these sides have looked strong in defence. Creating something of a fortress at home, Hapoel Umm al-Fahm have conceded only 1 goal in their last 3 matches, while Maccabi Nazareth have conceded only 1 goal in their last 3 matches.

In previous matches between these sides 2 of the last 5 have ended in a draw.

Few could argue with the notion that only one side is likely to score as the match is likely to be tight. The No BTTS bet looks like the best play.

Hapoel Umm al-Fahm have drawn 7 of their last 16 matches on their own soil, most recently when they drew 0-0 with MS Kafr Qasim last week. Maccabi Nazareth have drawn 7 of their last 20 away matches and while any draw will do, a scoreline of 0-0 cannot be written off here. The conclusion is there's nothing to like about the home or away win prices. The draw is the play after what looks likely to be a close encounter.