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Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Hapoel Tel Aviv Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 12-11-2026
Nov 1219:05
Match Prediction
Expected score: Maccabi Tel Aviv 88-93 Hapoel Tel Aviv
Maccabi Tel AvivDrawHapoel Tel Aviv
Maccabi Tel Aviv host Hapoel Tel Aviv in a Euroleague clash that pits a struggling side against one hitting form. The visitors arrive as clear favourites despite the local derby setting, and the bookmakers have priced them accordingly at 1.5. From a betting perspective, this matchup offers compelling value on the away side.
Team form
Maccabi Tel Aviv
Maccabi sit 18th in the Euroleague standings with a 2-8 record after ten games, and their recent trajectory tells a worrying story. Over their last five outings, they have won just twice—against Valencia (91-88) and Olimpia Milano (97-79)—but losses to Barcelona, Real Madrid and Crvena Zvezda have exposed defensive vulnerabilities. Averaging 90.4 points per game across this stretch while conceding 94.0 reveals an offence that cannot keep pace with the pace of play at this level. The home court offers little comfort when you are leaking points at this rate.
Hapoel Tel Aviv
Hapoel are the story of this fixture. Sitting ninth with a 6-4 record, they have won four of their last five games and are playing with genuine momentum. Their defence has been the standout: they conceded just 85.0 points per game over their recent five-game sample while scoring 96.2. The 30-point dismantling of Anadolu Efes and the 18-point win over Besiktas show a side that can impose its will. Hapoel's balance—controlled offence paired with disciplined defence—is exactly what beats struggling teams.
Head-to-head
No head-to-head history is available between these sides, so the matchup carries no prior precedent to guide us.
Key factors
The defensive gap is decisive here. Maccabi's 94.0 points conceded per game against Hapoel's 85.0 points allowed is not marginal—it reflects two different defensive philosophies. Hapoel's recent wins have come against quality opposition, whereas Maccabi's victories have been against weaker sides. Possession and pace favour the visitors; Hapoel's ability to run and control tempo will trouble a Maccabi defence already stretched thin. Home court is a factor, but not enough to overcome a 6-point swing in defensive efficiency. The bookmakers have priced Hapoel at 67% implied probability, which feels justified by the underlying form.
Prediction
Hapoel's four-win streak, combined with their superior defensive discipline and higher scoring average, positions them to control this game. Maccabi will compete—they always do at home—but they lack the defensive structure to contain a Hapoel side playing with confidence. The visitors' 96.2 points per game should be sufficient to overcome Maccabi's 90.4-point average. This is not a blowout prediction; expect a close contest, but one Hapoel should win.
Back Hapoel Tel Aviv. The away side are the clear favourites and deserve to be. Their form, defence and scoring efficiency make them the pick. The 1.5 odds reflect a strong favourite, and the evidence supports it.
Match info
Tournaments:
Euroleague(2026)
Venue
Aleksandar Nikolic Hall
Statistics
Odds Comparison
Recent Form
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Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Panathinaikos | 10 | 8 | 2 | 862 |
| 2 |  Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet | 10 | 7 | 3 | 825 |
| 3 |  Valencia | 10 | 7 | 3 | 951 |
| 4 |  Fenerbahce | 10 | 7 | 3 | 803 |
| 5 |  Olympiacos | 10 | 7 | 3 | 847 |
| 6 |  Dubai | 10 | 7 | 3 | 880 |
| 7 |  Barcelona | 10 | 7 | 3 | 902 |
| 8 |  Real Madrid | 10 | 6 | 4 | 967 |
| 9 |  Hapoel Tel Aviv | 10 | 6 | 4 | 921 |
| 10 |  Zalgiris Kaunas | 10 | 6 | 4 | 856 |
| 11 |  Partizan Mozzart Bet | 10 | 5 | 5 | 784 |
| 12 |  Anadolu Efes | 10 | 4 | 6 | 842 |
| 13 |  Besiktas | 10 | 4 | 6 | 877 |
| 14 |  Paris | 10 | 4 | 6 | 890 |
| 15 |  Virtus Bologna | 10 | 4 | 6 | 856 |
| 16 |  Lyon-Villeurbanne | 10 | 4 | 6 | 883 |
| 17 |  Bayern | 10 | 3 | 7 | 868 |
| 18 |  Maccabi Tel Aviv | 10 | 2 | 8 | 847 |
| 19 |  Olimpia Milano | 10 | 1 | 9 | 811 |
| 20 |  Baskonia | 10 | 1 | 9 | 813 |
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