Maccabi Haifa Prepares for Kiryat Shmona Clash with Squad Changes

Maccabi Haifa has finalized its preparations for an away match against Ironi Kiryat Shmona, scheduled for this evening at 8:00 PM. Despite a recent home victory over Hapoel Ramat Gan, coach Barak Bakhar is expected to make several alterations to the starting lineup.

Yileh Betay is slated to start at right-back, while Yair Mordechai, a summer acquisition from Kiryat Shmona, is anticipated to make his league debut for the "Greens" playing in an attacking midfield role. Bruninho will be deployed on the left wing, and Pedro Brazão is also set to start for the first time.

Over 7,000 Maccabi Haifa fans are expected to attend the match at Netanya Stadium to support the team. A Maccabi Haifa player commented, "Kiryat Shmona is a great team, which already proved in the Toto Cup that it is very high quality. They have an excellent young squad, and we will arrive prepared to get the three points."

Pedroso and Guy Melamed are not expected to be included in the squad for the game. The absence of the Brazilian defender might signal another move by the "Greens" before the transfer window closes.