Maccabi vs Žalgiris – prediction, odds & preview
The analyst says
Maccabi are 2-5 (avg 86.9:93.3) this season and Žalgiris 2-4 (avg 81.7:86.2). Going by both teams' averages, the expected combined score is around 174.
Detailed match preview
Overview
Maccabi (15 in the table, 2–5) host Žalgiris (14 in the table, 2–4) in Round 17 of the EuroLeague, Tuesday, 15.12.2026 · 21:00 CET.
Offence vs defence
Maccabi score 86.9 and allow 93.3 points per game (offence #10, defence #18 in the league). Žalgiris score 81.7 and allow 86.2 (offence #18, defence #8). 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 174 points, and Žalgiris has the edge). It is a statistical estimate of direction, not a score prediction.
Form
Maccabi are 2–3 in their last 5. Žalgiris are 1–4 in their last 5 and are on a 2-game losing streak.
Home court and road form
Maccabi are 1–2 at home. Žalgiris are 2–2 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
- 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
| Maccabi | Žalgiris | |
|---|---|---|
| #15 | Table position | #14 |
| 2–5 | Record | 2–4 |
| 86.9 | Points scored / game | 81.7 |
| 93.3 | Points allowed / game | 86.2 |
| -6.4 | Point diff / game | -4.5 |
| #10 / #18 | Offence / defence (rank) | #18 / #8 |
| 1–2 home | Home / away | 2–2 away |
| 2–3 | Last 5 | 1–4 |
| 1–1 | Close games (≤ 5) | 0–2 |
Regular-season stats before this game.
Roster and player form
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).
Žalgiris
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | PIR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Valanciunas #17 Center | 20.5 | 10.2 | 7.7 | 2.7 | 18.3 |
| Azuolas Tubelis #10 Forward | 23.6 | 11.3 | 5.5 | 2 | 14.5 |
| Carsen Edwards #3 Guard | 23.9 | 17.2 | 1.2 | 2.7 | 12.7 |
| Sterling Brown #0 Guard | 19 | 10.8 | 2.5 | 1 | 10.2 |
| Marius Grigonis #40 Guard | 17.6 | 7.2 | 2.3 | 1.7 | 8 |
| Edgaras Ulanovas #92 Forward | 16.2 | 4.8 | 1.8 | 1.3 | 6.3 |
Top by PIR: Jonas Valanciunas · leading scorer: Carsen Edwards (17.2 pts).
Season per-game averages (EuroLeague stats; PIR = performance index rating).
Odds & predictions
Odds have not been published yet.
Our community's picks
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Points in the game: Maccabi +2 · Žalgiris +2
Team form
MaccabiRecord 2–5 · avg 86.9:93.3
Head-to-head this season
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