Hapoel Ra’anana W to Host Macc Kiryat Gat W in State Cup Women’s Clash

RA’ANANA, Israel (Interstat) — A holiday fixture in Israeli women’s football will see Hapoel Ra’anana W host Macc Kiryat Gat W in a State Cup Women’s round of 16 match on Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025.

The Christmas Day matchup pits two sides entering with positive momentum from their most recent cup outings. Both teams recorded shutout victories on Tuesday, Oct. 28, to advance to this stage.

Macc Kiryat Gat W arrives as a formidable cup opponent, boasting a dominant 4-0 road victory over MK Hapoel Yarka in the previous round. Their cup form this season has been strong, with additional wins over MS Kfar Kama (1-0) and Hapoel Marmorek (4-0). Their only cup defeat came in a preseason tournament against Turkish side Fomget (3-1) on Aug. 2.

Hapoel Ra’anana W secured its place with a narrow 1-0 away win against Macc Bnei Jadeidi on the same October date. They will look to leverage home-field advantage to overcome a statistical favorite.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, Macc Kiryat Gat W is projected to advance with a 3-1 victory. The model reflects Kiryat Gat’s potent cup offense, which has produced nine goals in its three official State Cup matches this season.

The match is scheduled for a 7 p.m. local kickoff at Ra’anana’s municipal stadium. The winner will advance to the quarterfinal round of Israel’s premier domestic cup competition.