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Expected score: Maccabi Tel Aviv 88-93 Hapoel Tel Aviv
Hapoel Tel Aviv arrives at this Euroleague encounter as the clear favourite, despite both sides calling the same city home. The visitors sit ninth in the standings with a 6-4 record, while Maccabi Tel Aviv languish in 18th place with just two wins from ten games. This is a clash between momentum and desperation, with Hapoel's recent form suggesting they have found their rhythm at precisely the right moment.
Team form
Maccabi Tel Aviv
Maccabi Tel Aviv have won only two of their last five outings, scoring 90.4 points per game while conceding 94.0. Their sole bright spot came against Olimpia Milano at home, where they posted 97 points in a convincing 97-79 victory. However, losses to Barcelona, Real Madrid and Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet—the latter a particularly heavy 78-100 defeat—reveal a side struggling for consistency. They managed only 78 points in their most recent outing, a troubling sign for an attack that needs to find its footing.
Hapoel Tel Aviv
Hapoel Tel Aviv have built genuine momentum, winning four of their last five matches. They are averaging 96.2 points per game over this stretch while holding opponents to just 85.0 per contest. Their defensive intensity has been the standout feature: they held Anadolu Efes to 88 points, Besiktas to 82, and Panathinaikos to 81. On the road at Panathinaikos they scored 91 points and won comfortably, suggesting their form travels well. Only a loss to Valencia has interrupted an otherwise impressive run.
Head-to-head
No head-to-head history is available between these sides in the available data, so this matchup offers no historical precedent to guide expectations.
Key factors
The gulf in recent form is the decisive factor here. Hapoel's defence has tightened considerably, conceding 85 points per game over five matches compared to Maccabi's 94 per game allowed. Hapoel's offence is also sharper, averaging 96.2 points versus Maccabi's 90.4. Maccabi will need to arrest their slide against a visiting side that has shown they can perform away from home. Hapoel's ability to control the tempo and limit Maccabi's scoring opportunities will likely prove crucial. The visitors' recent defensive discipline suggests they are well-equipped to frustrate a Maccabi attack that has looked brittle in recent weeks.
Prediction
Hapoel Tel Aviv's superior form, stronger defensive record and consistency over the last five games make them the clear favourites. Maccabi's recent struggles—particularly their inability to score reliably and their defensive vulnerabilities—leave them vulnerable to a Hapoel side that has demonstrated both offensive punch and defensive solidity. The bookmakers price Hapoel at 1.5, reflecting their advantage. The evidence points decisively toward the visitors.
Hapoel Tel Aviv should prevail in this Tel Aviv derby. Their recent form, defensive discipline and scoring consistency give them a clear edge over a struggling Maccabi side. Expect a fairly close contest, but Hapoel's momentum and tactical control should prove decisive.
Match info
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Venue
Aleksandar Nikolic Hall
Statistics
Odds Comparison
Recent Form
Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 862 | |
| 2 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 825 | |
| 3 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 951 | |
| 4 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 803 | |
| 5 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 847 | |
| 6 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 880 | |
| 7 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 902 | |
| 8 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 967 | |
| 9 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 921 | |
| 10 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 856 | |
| 11 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 784 | |
| 12 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 842 | |
| 13 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 877 | |
| 14 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 890 | |
| 15 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 856 | |
| 16 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 883 | |
| 17 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 868 | |
| 18 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 847 | |
| 19 | 10 | 1 | 9 | 811 | |
| 20 | 10 | 1 | 9 | 813 |
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