Hapoel vs Maccabi – prediction, odds & preview
The analyst says
Hapoel are 5-2 (avg 90:85.9) this season and Maccabi 2-5 (avg 86.9:93.3). Going by both teams' averages, the expected combined score is around 178.
Detailed match preview
Overview
Hapoel (4 in the table, 5–2) host Maccabi (15 in the table, 2–5) in Round 20 of the EuroLeague, Tuesday, 29.12.2026 · 19:00 CET.
Offence vs defence
Hapoel score 90 and allow 85.9 points per game (offence #6, defence #7 in the league). Maccabi score 86.9 and allow 93.3 (offence #10, defence #18). 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 178 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. Maccabi are 2–3 in their last 5.
Home court and road form
Hapoel are 3–1 at home. Maccabi 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
Odds for this game have not been published yet.
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 | Maccabi | |
|---|---|---|
| #4 | Table position | #15 |
| 5–2 | Record | 2–5 |
| 90 | Points scored / game | 86.9 |
| 85.9 | Points allowed / game | 93.3 |
| +4.1 | Point diff / game | -6.4 |
| #6 / #7 | Offence / defence (rank) | #10 / #18 |
| 3–1 home | Home / away | 1–3 away |
| 4–1 | Last 5 | 2–3 |
| 2–1 | Close games (≤ 5) | 1–1 |
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).
Maccabi
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | PIR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yam Madar #26 Guard | 22 | 12.2 | 2 | 4.5 | 15.7 |
| O'shae J Brissett #10 Forward | 24.7 | 8.5 | 4.3 | 1.2 | 12 |
| Roman Sorkin #9 Forward | 16.7 | 10.8 | 2.7 | 1.2 | 11.5 |
| Bonzie Colson #50 Forward | 18.7 | 9.2 | 3.7 | 0.5 | 10.8 |
| Daniel Theis #23 Center | 19.1 | 7.8 | 3.4 | 2 | 10.8 |
| Jaylen Hoard #1 Forward | 25.3 | 9 | 3.8 | 1.3 | 10.3 |
Top by PIR: Yam Madar · leading scorer: Yam Madar (12.2 pts).
Season per-game averages (EuroLeague stats; PIR = performance index rating).
Odds & predictions
Odds have not been published yet.
Our community's picks
Community picks are revealed when the game starts – until then they stay hidden so nobody is influenced.
Points in the game: Hapoel +2 · Maccabi +2
Team form
HapoelRecord 5–2 · avg 90:85.9
Head-to-head this season
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