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Bnei Yehuda and Ashdod Lead Tight Race in Israeli National League Season Preview
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First reported by Mako · 36 minutes ago
What happened
The 2026-27 Israeli National League season begins with Bnei Yehuda and M.S. Ashdod as top promotion contenders. Several teams aim for playoff spots while others fight relegation, featuring promising young talents and coaching changes.
- 01Bnei Yehuda and M.S. Ashdod are the main favorites for promotion this season.
- 02Bnei Reineh and several other clubs target playoff positions in a competitive league.
- 03Ashdod invested heavily despite a recent heavy loss to Bnei Yehuda in Toto Cup.
- 04Young players like Uri Hassan and Liam Levi are expected to break through.
- 05Teams like Ahli Nazareth and Ironi Modi'in face relegation battles.
- 06Coaching changes and roster updates mark many clubs ahead of the season start.
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