Hapoel Tel Aviv are set to face Ashdod MS in an Israel Cup match, with the home side entering as the clear favourite. The recent form and odds provided suggest a high probability of a Hapoel Tel Aviv victory, coupled with a match likely to yield more than 2.5 goals. Analyzing the provided data, Hapoel Tel Aviv's recent performances have been notably strong. They've demonstrated a good scoring ability, with matches often featuring multiple goals. The team has shown consistency in their home games, which provides them with a significant advantage in this encounter. Specifically, their recent home victories against Maccabi Bnei Raina (3-1) and Hapoel Petah Tikva (4-0) illustrate their offensive capabilities and dominance when playing at home. Ashdod MS, on the other hand, has shown more mixed results. Their recent matches include losses and draws, indicating a lack of consistent performance. While they have managed to score in some of their recent games, their defensive vulnerabilities are apparent, especially when playing away from home. Their recent away form includes a loss to Hapoel Bnei Sakhnin FC (3-0), showcasing a significant difference in performance compared to Hapoel Tel Aviv’s home form. The odds further support the prediction of a Hapoel Tel Aviv win. The Asian Handicap of -0.75 for Hapoel Tel Aviv, with odds of 0.83, indicates a strong expectation of a comfortable victory for the home team. Additionally, the over/under market, with over 2.5 goals at odds of 0.80, suggests that the match is likely to be high-scoring. The winDrawLoss odds also back this with Hapoel Tel Aviv at 1.65 to win, suggesting a high probability compared to a draw or an Ashdod MS win. Considering all these factors, the prediction is a win for Hapoel Tel Aviv, with the game likely to go over 2.5 goals. Hapoel Tel Aviv’s strong home form and superior scoring ability, combined with Ashdod MS’s inconsistent away performances and weaker defense, make the home team the clear favourite. Therefore, betting on Hapoel Tel Aviv to win and the match to have over 2.5 goals aligns with the data and the odds provided.