Melbourne Phoenix vs Illawarra Hawks Prediction 8 January 2026
📢What tactical schemes can be used against zone defense? South East Melbourne Phoenix and Illawarra Hawks will show us their offensive options as they clash on 8 January at 08:30 in the "NBL" tournament. The favorite for the match is the South East Melbourne Phoenix team, and the victory of each side is rated as follows: against . We will analyze how accurate the bookmakers' ratings are in our prediction.
Head-to-Head
📊Statistical analysis of previous official games between the teams South East Melbourne Phoenix and Illawarra Hawks:
- played 24 matches;
- wins (including extra time): 13 for today's home team and 11 for the guests;
- the home team averages 95.75 points per match, the guests - 92.88;
- average total match points - 188.63.
The last confrontation took place on 04 December 2025 at the venue of Illawarra Hawks and ended with a score of 113:109.
Head-to-head statistics Melbourne Phoenix - Illawarra Hawks
South East Melbourne Phoenix Team Overview
📊The South East Melbourne Phoenix team went through the last ten-game stretch, leaving behind a trail of splendid games and unforgettable moments. 6 wins and 4 losses are the figures that can be seen in this segment in the post-match protocols.
🏀The athletes demonstrated outstanding offensive qualities, scoring 977 points during this time, and maintaining an average score of 97.7 points per game. This result is not only due to individual skill but also the skillful combination of efforts by the entire team.
🚧The defense also deserves attention, as with 91.6 points conceded, the team confirmed its reliability and cohesion in defensive actions. Every mistake in defense was thoroughly analyzed to improve the game.
❕The successes at the home venue are especially noteworthy, where 94.4 points were scored in the last 10 matches. This speaks to the team's extraordinary ability to interact and dominate when they play at home.
Match Results: South East Melbourne Phoenix
Illawarra Hawks Team Overview
📊Playing away always poses special challenges, but the team Illawarra Hawks managed to overcome them with dignity, achieving 4 victories in a stretch of 10 matches. These achievements were made possible not only by the individual skills of the players but also by their ability to work as a single organism.
🏀The total number of points scored over the same period - 901 points - highlights the efficiency of the team's attack, which does not lose its potential even in the absence of home support.
🚧The defensive play, with the team averaging 94.6 points conceded, deserves special attention. In away matches, where every detail matters, the club demonstrated high concentration and mutual support.
Match Results: Illawarra Hawks
Prediction for the 1st quarter
1st Quarter Statistics: South East Melbourne Phoenix (home) vs Illawarra Hawks (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 15 vs 10;
- wins: 12 (80%) vs 4 (40%);
- losses: 2 (13.33%) vs 6 (60%);
- draws: 1 (6.67%) vs 0 (0%).
- average total points scored: 25.93 vs 21.2;
- average total points conceded: 20.53 vs 23.4.
Last 10 Matches (overall):
- wins: 5 vs 4;
- losses: 5 vs 4;
- draws: 0 vs 2;
- average 1st quarter total: 48 (scored - 23.6, conceded - 24.4) vs 47.4 (scored - 23.4, conceded - 24).
- Over 47.5 points in the 1st quarter in 6 of last 7 South East Melbourne Phoenix games against Illawarra Hawks (NBL).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- Number of encounters - 24;
- Home team wins - 13, away team wins - 11.
- Illawarra Hawks won with a +7.5 points handicap in 10 of last 11 games against South East Melbourne Phoenix (NBL).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H:
- average total points per match for the home team - 95.75, for the away team - 92.88;
- average total points in H2H matches - 188.63.
Statistics: South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Illawarra Hawks
- average total in the tournament: 187.11 vs 185.04;
- average total points scored: 97.79 vs 89.22;
- average total points conceded: 89.32 vs 95.83;
- average total points scored in the 1st half: 48.71 vs 45.3;
- average total points scored in the 2nd half: 48.5 vs 43.04;
- South East Melbourne Phoenix: average total points scored at home in the tournament - 98.27;
- Illawarra Hawks: average total points scored away in the tournament - 85.5;
- last 10 matches (average total points scored): 97.7 (home - 94.4) vs 90.1 (away - 81.33).
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