Preview: State Cup Women’s Match Set for Thursday

KFAR QASIM, Israel (Interstat) — A State Cup Women’s quarterfinal clash is set for Thursday as MS Kafr Qasim hosts MK Hapoel Kfar Saba.

The match, scheduled for Jan. 15, 2026, at Kafr Qasim Stadium, features two sides carrying momentum from decisive victories in late December.

The home squad, MS Kafr Qasim, enters on a high note after a convincing 3-1 home win over Maccabi Holon FC on Dec. 26, 2025. Their attacking form in that match will be tested against a visiting Hapoel Kfar Saba team that also secured a 3-1 away result on the same date, defeating MS Dimona.

According to the Interstat game simulator, the closely contested matchup is projected to end with a 2-1 victory for the hosts.

The State Cup, Israel’s premier domestic knockout tournament, adds significant stakes to the encounter. Both teams will view a deep cup run as a pivotal achievement for the season.

Kafr Qasim will look to leverage its home-field advantage and the confidence from its previous offensive display. Hapoel Kfar Saba, having proven its capability to win on the road, aims to carry that resilience into another away fixture.

The simulator’s narrow margin of victory projection underscores the anticipated competitive balance. Key individual battles in midfield and defensive organization are likely to determine which side advances to the semifinal round.

Weather conditions at kickoff are forecast to be clear and cool, with temperatures near 55 degrees Fahrenheit (13 degrees Celsius).

The winner will move one step closer to claiming the prestigious State Cup trophy.