Hapoel Acre vs Ashdod - Liga Leumit

Hapoel Acre prepare to host Ashdod at the home ground on September 14, 2026, with both sides eager to assert their credentials and claim a result that could define their Liga Leumit season. It has not been a daunting fixture list but there are signs that Mourinho has found a way to get the best from an increasingly stacked Madrid squad.

The standings paint a clear picture: Hapoel Acre in 16th, Ashdod in 4th, and both keen to climb. The hosts have found wins hard to come by, LLLL across their last five telling the story of a win rate of 0%. Ashdod have made a habit of winning on the road, their WWWL run backing up a remarkable season win rate of 75%. Goals could be in short supply or plentiful — Hapoel Acre average 0 per game to Ashdod's 1.75, and that gap may dictate the rhythm of the contest. Sky Sports columnist Laura Hunter analyses the big talking points from the first round of Women's Super League matches, bringing you closer to the key stories at the heart of the women's game.

Set-piece efficiency could prove the difference on the night. Both Hapoel Acre and Ashdod have invested time in dead-ball situations this season, and a single corner or free-kick may settle it. And there are still question marks even in attack, where they have an abundance of supporting forwards including Mbeumo, Cunha and Amad Diallo, but only one out-and-out striker in Sesko.

Individual moments of quality could tip the balance. Both sides possess players capable of producing something out of nothing, and a single flash of brilliance may be all that separates them. Set-piece specialists and aerial threats on both sides mean dead-ball situations could carry outsized importance. The Everton forward would suit Michael Carrick’s plans because he can carry the ball through pressure, create chances from wide areas and operate behind a striker.

The bookmakers make Hapoel Acre the favourites at 16.2500, with the draw priced at 7.1000 and an Ashdod win at 1.1000. The odds tilt towards Ashdod, a notable vote of confidence in the visitors' credentials. The balance of the numbers heavily favours Ashdod, and a decisive 0-2 away win looks the most probable result. With the standings tight and form on the line, this is a fixture neither side will want to lose. It is understood that his next move is most likely to take him abroad - and potentially to the Premier League.