AFULA, Israel (Interstat) — An undefeated Maccabi Ironi Kiryat Ata Bialik squad will look to continue its strong start to the season when it visits MK Hapoel Afula in a State Cup Women fixture on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025.

Maccabi Ironi Kiryat Ata Bialik enters the match with a perfect 2-0 record in the State Cup competition, mirroring its 2-0 record across all competitions this season. The team is coming off a dominant 3-0 road victory over MK Maccabi Umm al-Fahm on Sept. 30, preceded by a 2-0 home win against MS Tira on Aug. 29.

Their opponents, MK Hapoel Afula, have yet to begin their competitive campaign, holding a record of 0-0 in both the State Cup and across all competitions for the 2025 season. The team’s recent form is unclear based on available data.

According to the Interstat game simulator, Maccabi Ironi Kiryat Ata Bialik is projected as a narrow favorite, with a predicted final score of 1-0.

The match will be played at Afula’s home ground. A victory would send the in-form Maccabi Ironi Kiryat Ata Bialik to the next round, while MK Hapoel Afula will aim to start its season with a significant upset.