Olympiacos vs Maccabi Prediction 20 January 2026
🔊 On Tuesday, Olympiacos and Maccabi Tel Aviv clash in Greece, setting the stage for an intriguing encounter. Olympiacos, currently 7th in the standings, are eyeing a spot in the Top 6 for direct playoff qualification, while Maccabi are battling to stay in contention for a top-ten finish. Can the Israeli side handle the high-powered offense of the Piraeus team? Let's delve into how this matchup might unfold and offer an insightful prediction.
Head-to-Head
📊Statistical analysis of previous official games between the teams Olympiacos and Maccabi Tel-Aviv:
- played 30 matches;
- wins (including extra time): 18 for today's home team and 12 for the guests;
- the home team averages 81.47 points per match, the guests - 79.97;
- average total match points - 161.43.
The last confrontation took place on 16 October 2025 at the venue of Maccabi Tel-Aviv and ended with a score of 94:95.
Head-to-head statistics Olympiacos - Maccabi
Olympiakos Piraeus Team Overview
Olympiacos are in excellent form, securing 9 wins in their last 10 games. Their only recent defeat doesn't overshadow their impressive overall performance. The team is known for its solid defense (conceding 83.5 points in the EuroLeague, 6th best) and high average scoring at home, often combining for more than 176 points with their opponents.
However, they need to remain cautious: despite their strong home performances, they score less than 94 points in most head-to-heads with Maccabi. Yet, in the last round, Bartzokas' squad dominated Partizan on the road with a resounding 104-66 victory. Leader Vezenkov is having another stellar season, driving the offense. Dorsey is also performing well. Considering that Olympiacos face several underdogs in the coming month, fans are anticipating further progress up the league standings.
Match Results: Olympiakos Piraeus
Maccabi Tel-Aviv Team Overview
Maccabi Tel Aviv find themselves in a challenging situation, currently sitting 14th in the EuroLeague standings. Despite this, the team has displayed strong performances recently, winning seven of their last ten games. Their average scoring is impressive at 89.4 points per game (4th in the league). It's no surprise that the club's greatest strength lies in their offense and their ability to quickly adapt to their opponent's style.
However, their rise up the table is hindered by a very fragile defense, conceding 92.2 points on average (19th). This issue plagued the franchise last season as well, raising questions about the coaching staff's strategies. Nevertheless, these defensive struggles didn't stop the Israeli club from defeating a solid Zalgiris at home last week (100-97), restoring faith in their chances of breaking into the top ten. As they head to Piraeus, it is critically important whether their star player Walker, one of the tournament's standout performers this season, can recover from his injury in time.
Match Results: Maccabi Tel-Aviv
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of matchups - 30;
- number of wins for the home team - 18, for the away team - 12.
Statistics: Olympiacos vs Maccabi Tel-Aviv
- number of tournament matches played: 21 vs 22;
- number of wins: 13 (61.9%) vs 9 (40.91%);
- number of losses: 8 (38.1%) vs 13 (59.09%);
- number of wins at home for the home team: 7;
- number of away wins for the away team: 4.
Last 10 matches:
- number of wins: 9 vs 7;
- number of losses: 1 vs 3;
- number of home wins for the home team: 4;
- number of away wins for the away team: 4.
- Maccabi Tel-Aviv won with a +10.5 points handicap in 7 of last 8 games against Olympiacos (Euroleague).
- Maccabi Tel-Aviv won with a +10.5 points handicap in 14 of last 16 games.
- Maccabi Tel-Aviv won with a +10.5 points handicap in 12 of last 14 away games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H:
- average total points per match for the home team - 81.47, for the away team - 79.97;
- average total points in H2H matches - 161.43.
Statistics: Olympiacos vs Maccabi Tel-Aviv
- average total in the tournament: 172.57 vs 181.55;
- average total points scored: 89.05 vs 89.36;
- average total points conceded: 83.52 vs 92.18;
- average total points scored in the 1st half: 45 vs 46.68;
- average total points scored in the 2nd half: 44.05 vs 42.18;
- Olympiacos: average total points scored at home in the tournament - 88;
- Maccabi Tel-Aviv: average total points scored away in the tournament - 87.45;
- last 10 matches (average total points scored): 98.9 (home - 101.5) vs 92.8 (away - 92).
- Maccabi Tel-Aviv have scored over 82.5 points in 18 of last 19 games.
- Maccabi Tel-Aviv have scored over 82.5 points in 11 of last 12 games (Euroleague).
- Maccabi Tel-Aviv have scored over 82.5 points in 10 of last 11 away games.
- Maccabi Tel-Aviv have scored over 82.5 points in 6 of last 7 away games (Euroleague).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
The hosts favor a strategic defense and measured attacks, while the visitors rely on a fast-paced game and a high percentage of three-point shots. Olympiacos are justifiably favored by the bookmakers, but we believe that Maccabi's potent offense and intense motivation could pose significant challenges for the Greeks, especially if Walker plays. A streak of success might make the Piraeus side complacent, which the visitors could exploit. We're betting on Maccabi to cover the spread (+13.5).No comments
Betting Tips: Olympiakos Piraeus - Maccabi Tel-Aviv
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