Hapoel Tel Aviv vs Besiktas Prediction 14 October 2026
🏀 On Wednesday, Hapoel Tel Aviv host Besiktas in Round 5 of the EuroLeague. Both teams come into the game with identical 2-2 records and remain in the hunt for a spot near the top of the standings. The Israeli side have already claimed impressive wins over Real Madrid and Crvena Zvezda, but fell short against Valencia. Besiktas, back in the EuroLeague, are also proving their mettle - especially on the road. This matchup promises to be open and high-scoring.
Head-to-Head
📊Hapoel have maintained a clear edge in head-to-head clashes in recent years. The Israeli side have claimed victory in 4 of the last 5 meetings. Their most recent encounter took place on 18 December 2024 at Hapoel’s home court, where they secured a 109-101 win.
Head-to-head statistics Hapoel Tel Aviv - Besiktas
Hapoel remain a formidable force.
Hapoel opened their EuroLeague campaign with a loss to Bayern, but quickly bounced back by claiming two consecutive road wins - first against Crvena Zvezda, then stunning Real Madrid in the Spanish capital. With these results, Itoudis’ side have firmly established themselves as one of the EuroLeague’s most dangerous teams. The Israeli outfit are built around one of the competition’s highest-paid stars, Micic. While his previous season was inconsistent, the club backed him in the summer, extending his contract through 2028 and betting on his return to the MVP-caliber form that once made him the league’s standout player.
However, Hapoel are dealing with significant personnel issues. Ennis, Coffey, and several other key players are sidelined with long-term injuries. This limits Itoudis’ rotation options, but crucially, the core trio of Micic, Blakeney, and Bryant remain available - and their presence is the main reason bookmakers see Hapoel as clear favorites against Besiktas.
Match Results: Hapoel Tel Aviv
Beşiktaş: Three-point specialist Wilbekin leads the charge
Beşiktaş have returned to the EuroLeague after a 13-year absence, opening their campaign with two defeats before bouncing back with impressive wins over Maccabi and Baskonia in Vitoria (92-84). In that game, Wilbekin knocked down six three-pointers, reminding everyone he’s back at his best. He currently ranks third all-time in EuroLeague history for made threes, and at his current pace (averaging 3.8 per game), he could top the leaderboard this season. His head-to-head matchup with Micic and Blakeney is set to be the focal point of this clash.
Dotson and Uğurlu also play crucial roles within Alimpijević’s system, providing tempo control and perimeter defense for the Istanbul side. However, Beşiktaş face a significant setback: Jeffries is sidelined for several weeks due to injury. As one of the coach’s key perimeter defenders, his absence strips Beşiktaş of much-needed defensive versatility - especially against Hapoel’s three-point threats. With limited options left, Beşiktaş may have no choice but to outscore the Israelis in a high-paced shootout.
Match Results: Besiktas
Total Points Prediction
Head-to-head, the home side are averaging 94.8 points per game, while the visitors post 86 on average. In this tournament, Hapoel are putting up 93 points per game at home, and Besiktas are hitting an impressive 100.5 points on the road. On top of that, the Istanbul club have scored over 80.5 points in six of their last seven outings. Backing the Besiktas individual total over 80.5 at odds of 1.49 looks like a solid pick.
Match Outcome Prediction
Besiktas consistently deliver solid performances on the road and rarely suffer heavy defeats - over their last 16 away games, the Istanbul side have only twice lost by more than a 14-point margin. Given this track record, a well-founded prediction would be to back Besiktas with a +14.5 handicap at odds of 1.26.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Given the attacking firepower on both sides and their tendency to play up-tempo, high-scoring basketball (previous head-to-head clashes have consistently gone over lofty totals), it’s only reasonable to expect another offensive shootout here. Both teams rank in the league’s top four for three-point attempts, with Wilbekin, Micic, and Blakeney among the EuroLeague’s most prolific perimeter threats. In a matchup where both clubs will be firing from deep early and often, the outcome will hinge on who converts their chances more efficiently. Rather than picking a winner, our editorial team recommends a safer approach: back the over 174.5 total points.
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