Maccabi vs Panathinaikos Prediction 22 January 2026
🔊 This Thursday, in the upcoming EuroLeague round, Maccabi Tel Aviv host Panathinaikos. Both teams boast prestigious histories in European basketball, but currently, the visitors hold a more favorable spot in the standings, sitting eighth, while the hosts are down at 14th. However, with the fervent support of their home crowd, Maccabi are capable of delivering outstanding performances. Can the Israeli side halt the favored team in this clash? Let's delve into the matchup and offer an insightful prediction.
Head-to-Head
📊Statistical analysis of previous official games between the teams Maccabi Tel-Aviv and Panathinaikos:
- played 36 matches;
- wins (including extra time): 17 for today's home team and 19 for the guests;
- the home team averages 80.44 points per match, the guests - 81.94;
- average total match points - 162.39.
The last confrontation took place on 28 October 2025 at the venue of Panathinaikos and ended with a score of 99:85.
Head-to-head statistics Maccabi - Panathinaikos
Maccabi Tel-Aviv Team Overview
Maccabi Tel Aviv are going through a challenging period. The team have won just 9 out of 23 games this season and currently sit 14th in the EuroLeague standings. Over their last five games, they have managed only one victory, highlighting their poor form. However, their average points scored (89.5, 5th) indicate a strong offensive capability, though their defense continues to drag them down (92.5 points conceded, 19th). It's worth noting that at home, they've won eight of their last nine encounters, proving they resonate well with their passionate fans.
On Tuesday, Kattash's squad faced off against local side Olympiacos in Piraeus and once again showed their offensive prowess, putting up nearly a hundred points against a formidable opponent but conceding slightly more (93:100). Notably, their leader Walker couldn't recover from his injury in time (Lonnie won't play against Panathinaikos either). The high level of team chemistry and the solid skill set of the rest of the roster are factors any opponent of Maccabi should be wary of.
Match Results: Maccabi Tel-Aviv
Panathinaikos Team Overview
Panathinaikos are performing decently, but they haven't yet lived up to their preseason billing as one of the top contenders. The team has secured 14 victories against 9 losses, placing them 8th in the standings. In their last five games, they've only won twice, highlighting some ongoing challenges on the court. Nonetheless, the club consistently holds opponents below their usual scoring levels thanks to a solid defense (allowing 84.5 points per game, ranked 9th), though they occasionally lack aggression in their offense.
In the last round, Ataman's squad delivered a flawless performance, defeating Saski Baskonia at home with a score of 93-74. The absence of their injured leader Nunn was hardly felt. Without the American sharpshooter, reserve player Toliopoulos stepped up unexpectedly, scoring 21 points. It's worth noting that Nunn's participation against Maccabi is also in doubt, meaning Panathinaikos' coach will once again need to rely on the heroics of his bench players.
Match Results: Panathinaikos
Prediction for the 1st quarter
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 36;
- First quarter wins at home for the hosts - 11; for the visitors on the road - 5;
- Average total points in the first quarter: 40.39;
- Today's home team averages 20.42, while the visitors average 19.97.
First Quarter Stats: Maccabi Tel-Aviv (home) vs Panathinaikos (away)
- Tournament matches played: 11 vs 11;
- Number of wins: 5 (45.45%) vs 5 (45.45%);
- Number of losses: 6 (54.55%) vs 6 (54.55%);
- Number of draws: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%).
- Average points scored: 22.55 vs 20.36;
- Average points conceded: 24.64 vs 21.36.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 4 vs 6;
- Number of losses: 5 vs 4;
- Number of draws: 1 vs 0;
- Average first quarter total: 51 (scored - 25, conceded - 26) vs 43 (scored - 23, conceded - 20).
- Maccabi Tel-Aviv won the 1st quarter in 7 of last 8 games against Panathinaikos (Euroleague).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of matchups - 36;
- number of wins for the home team - 17, for the away team - 19.
Statistics: Maccabi Tel-Aviv vs Panathinaikos
- number of tournament matches played: 23 vs 23;
- number of wins: 9 (39.13%) vs 14 (60.87%);
- number of losses: 14 (60.87%) vs 9 (39.13%);
- number of wins at home for the home team: 5;
- number of away wins for the away team: 6.
Last 10 matches:
- number of wins: 6 vs 7;
- number of losses: 4 vs 3;
- number of home wins for the home team: 3;
- number of away wins for the away team: 3.
- Maccabi Tel-Aviv have won in 8 of last 9 home games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H:
- average total points per match for the home team - 80.44, for the away team - 81.94;
- average total points in H2H matches - 162.39.
Statistics: Maccabi Tel-Aviv vs Panathinaikos
- average total in the tournament: 182.04 vs 171.78;
- average total points scored: 89.52 vs 87.3;
- average total points conceded: 92.52 vs 84.48;
- average total points scored in the 1st half: 46.13 vs 43.78;
- average total points scored in the 2nd half: 42.91 vs 43.52;
- Maccabi Tel-Aviv: average total points scored at home in the tournament - 91.27;
- Panathinaikos: average total points scored away in the tournament - 85.09;
- last 10 matches (average total points scored): 93.3 (home - 94.67) vs 86.2 (away - 85.75).
- Under 183.5 points scored in 17 of last 18 Maccabi Tel-Aviv home games against Panathinaikos (Euroleague).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
In the upcoming matchup, we're set to witness a clash of contrasting playing styles: Maccabi's fast-paced approach against Panathinaikos' balanced strategy with a focus on defense. While both teams perform well at home, overall statistics suggest a slight edge for the visitors. However, we believe the fervent support from the home crowd will be the decisive factor. Maccabi's relentless offense is expected to expose the Greek side's defensive vulnerabilities and at least keep the game level. We're backing the home team to win with a spread of (+4.5).No comments
Betting Tips: Maccabi Tel-Aviv - Panathinaikos
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