Preview: State Cup Women’s Match Set for Christmas Day in Israel

TEL AVIV, Israel (Interstat) — A unique Christmas Day football fixture will see MK Bnei Yehuda Tel Aviv host Maccabi Ironi Kiryat Ata Bialik in a State Cup Women’s match on Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025.

The holiday scheduling offers a spotlight for the women’s cup competition, with the visiting side entering in strong form. Maccabi Ironi Kiryat Ata Bialik arrives on a three-match winning streak across all competitions, having conceded only one goal in that span.

Their most recent result was a 2-1 victory on the road against MK Hapoel Afula on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025. Previous results this season include a 3-0 win at MK Maccabi Umm al-Fahm on Sept. 30, and a 2-0 home victory over MS Tira on Aug. 29.

Historical data for the home side, MK Bnei Yehuda Tel Aviv, was not immediately available. The club’s most recent recorded match result listed was dated Thursday, Jan. 1, 1970, indicating a potential discrepancy in the provided data or a lengthy hiatus for the side.

According to the Interstat game simulator, the match is projected to be a low-scoring affair, with a predicted final score of Maccabi Ironi Kiryat Ata Bialik 1, MK Bnei Yehuda Tel Aviv 0. This forecast aligns with the visiting team’s recent defensive solidity.

The matchup presents a contrast between Kiryat Ata Bialik’s current momentum and the unknown quantity of the Bnei Yehuda side. The cup format adds potential for an upset, but the simulator and recent form suggest the visitors are favorites to advance.

Kickoff is scheduled for Thursday at a venue in Tel Aviv. The winner will progress to the next round of the State Cup, Israel’s premier domestic knockout tournament for women’s football clubs.