NAZARETH ILLIT, Israel (Interstat) — In a Liga Bet fixture devoid of offensive finishing, Ironi Tiberias and Ashdod played to a scoreless draw Saturday at Green Stadium.

The match, a bottom-half clash in Israel’s third tier, saw both teams struggle to convert possession into meaningful chances, resulting in a stalemate that did little to improve either side’s precarious standing. The result extended Ashdod’s winless streak in the competition to six matches.

Defensive organization and midfield battles defined the contest, with the most notable statistical contributions ironically coming in the form of assists for goals that never materialized. According to post-match statistics, Ironi Tiberias defender Ondřej Bačo and Ashdod substitute Hayford Adu Boahen were each credited with a key pass that led to a significant chance, but neither play resulted in a breakthrough.

The physical tone of the match was reflected in the booking of both of those players. Adu Boahen received a yellow card in the 38th minute after coming off the bench, while Bačo was cautioned in the 71st minute.

The draw leaves both teams mired near the lower reaches of the Liga Bet table. Ashdod’s record in the competition now stands at one win, five losses and one draw. Ironi Tiberias holds a record of one win, three losses and one draw. The single point did little to boost their overall campaigns; Ashdod’s record across all competitions this season is five wins, 18 losses and 12 draws, while Ironi Tiberias sits at 10 wins, 18 losses and eight draws.

The outcome defied pre-match projections. Interstat’s game simulator had predicted a 1-0 victory for the home side, and its ELO rating system gave Ironi Tiberias a 75.6% probability of winning.

The match continued a trend of closely contested meetings between the two clubs. Their previous encounter on Dec. 8, 2025, also ended in a 1-1 draw.

For Ashdod, the point snaps a three-game losing skid in Liga Bet, though the team has now won just once in its last ten outings across all competitions. Ironi Tiberias, coming off a narrow 3-2 defeat to Beitar Jerusalem last weekend, avoided a second consecutive loss but has managed only one victory in its last five league matches.

The fixture highlighted the offensive challenges both sides have faced throughout the season. With the draw, the teams combined for a third consecutive head-to-head match failing to produce a decisive winner, a stark contrast to the high-scoring affairs that have punctuated their respective seasons elsewhere on the schedule.