Hapoel vs Anadolu Efes – prediction, odds & preview
The analyst says
Hapoel are 5-2 (avg 90:85.9) this season and Anadolu Efes 3-4 (avg 83:84.3). Going by both teams' averages, the expected combined score is around 172. Bookmakers favour Hapoel (68% by the odds). In our game the favourite pays 126 pts and the upset 270 pts.
Detailed match preview
Overview
Hapoel (4 in the table, 5–2) host Anadolu Efes (12 in the table, 3–4) in Round 8 of the EuroLeague, Wednesday, 28.10.2026 · 19:00 CET.
Offence vs defence
Hapoel score 90 and allow 85.9 points per game (offence #6, defence #7 in the league). Anadolu Efes score 83 and allow 84.3 (offence #17, defence #6). Crossing each side's offence with the other's defence gives an estimate of how the game may flow from season averages (expected total around 172 points, and Hapoel has the edge). It is a statistical estimate of direction, not a score prediction.
Form
Hapoel are 4–1 in their last 5 and are on a 3-game winning streak. Anadolu Efes are 2–3 in their last 5 and are on a 2-game winning streak.
Home court and road form
Hapoel are 3–1 at home. Anadolu Efes are 1–3 on the road.
Head-to-head
This is the first meeting of these two teams this season in our records.
Odds and chances
By the odds the favourite is Hapoel with a 68% chance (odds 1.26 / 2.70). In our game the favourite pays 126 pts and the upset 270 pts. The scoring averages point the same way, so odds and statistics agree.
Key factors
- Big gap in the table: Hapoel is placed much higher.
- Hapoel come in on a 3-game winning run.
- Both teams often play tight games – this one could be decided late.
The analysis is automatic and based on results and odds in our data – for fun in the game, not advice.
Team comparison
| Hapoel | Anadolu Efes | |
|---|---|---|
| #4 | Table position | #12 |
| 5–2 | Record | 3–4 |
| 90 | Points scored / game | 83 |
| 85.9 | Points allowed / game | 84.3 |
| +4.1 | Point diff / game | -1.3 |
| #6 / #7 | Offence / defence (rank) | #17 / #6 |
| 3–1 home | Home / away | 1–3 away |
| 4–1 | Last 5 | 2–3 |
| 2–1 | Close games (≤ 5) | 0–1 |
Regular-season stats before this game.
Roster and player form
Hapoel
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | PIR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elijah Bryant #3 Guard | 29.5 | 14.9 | 6.6 | 3.6 | 22.4 |
| Zach Leday #16 Forward | 21.2 | 13.7 | 5.3 | 0.7 | 17.1 |
| Dan Oturu #25 Center | 19.7 | 9.3 | 6.1 | 0.7 | 11.4 |
| Antonio Blakeney #2 Guard | 22.7 | 12.7 | 2 | 1.1 | 10.4 |
| Vasilije Micic #22 Guard | 26.1 | 13.1 | 2.4 | 3.9 | 9.3 |
| Jacob Toppin #0 Forward | 14.4 | 4 | 2 | 0.5 | 7.2 |
Top by PIR: Elijah Bryant · leading scorer: Elijah Bryant (14.9 pts).
Anadolu Efes
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | PIR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dario Saric #5 Forward | 25.8 | 12.7 | 6.3 | 1.5 | 16.5 |
| Matthew Strazel #32 Guard | 23.5 | 13.3 | 1.7 | 3.2 | 11.5 |
| Collin Malcolm #17 Forward | 23.1 | 7.7 | 3.2 | 1.7 | 10.7 |
| Jordan Loyd #3 Guard | 22.6 | 8.8 | 2.8 | 2.7 | 9.3 |
| Bruno Fernando #20 Center | 20.7 | 5.7 | 5.2 | 1.2 | 8.3 |
| Kai Jones #88 Center | 14.5 | 2.8 | 3.7 | 0.2 | 7.8 |
Top by PIR: Dario Saric · leading scorer: Matthew Strazel (13.3 pts).
Season per-game averages (EuroLeague stats; PIR = performance index rating).
Odds & predictions
Chance by the odds
Odds: 1.26 / 2.70
Our community's picks
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Points in the game: Hapoel +126 · Anadolu Efes +270
Team form
Head-to-head this season
This is the first meeting of these two teams in our records this season.
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