Asvel vs Maccabi Prediction 24 September 2026
🏀 The final matchup of EuroLeague's opening day takes place in France, where ASVEL host Maccabi Tel Aviv. Both teams enter the new campaign in contrasting form: the home side are undergoing yet another rebuild and face uncertainty about their future, while the visitors enjoy far greater stability, having retained their head coach and most of their core players. It will be intriguing to see how last season's biggest underdog fares against a solid Maccabi outfit.
Head-to-Head
📊 The most recent head-to-head clash between these clubs took place on 20 March 2026 at ASVEL’s home court, where the Israeli side came out on top with an 89-85 victory.
Head-to-head statistics Asvel - Maccabi
ASVEL: Entering the New Season as Underdogs
This summer, ASVEL faced a true financial meltdown: the club’s budget was slashed from around €59 million to €24 million, and then cut even further - player expenses ultimately dropped to just €10 million. Such drastic measures completely derailed the club’s original ambitious plans. As a result, the legendary Parker, who also serves as owner and president, took over as head coach. Star signing Francisco quickly jumped ship to Panathinaikos, while Brooks, Weiler-Babb, and Thijs all departed in different directions. The new arrivals - Washington as the offensive leader, along with Mills, Crowder, and Bolomboy - are still finding their footing, as the club scrambled to assemble a fresh roster with little time for cohesion. Unsurprisingly, ASVEL lost all three preseason friendlies and suffered defeat in the French Super Cup to Roanne, a second-division opponent.
Match Results: ASVEL Lyon Villeurbanne
The Israeli giants are ready to battle for a spot in the play-in.
Maccabi Tel Aviv have already claimed their first piece of silverware this season, defeating city rivals Hapoel 101-83 in the Israeli Super Cup final. That triumph is sure to provide a morale boost for a squad that remains largely intact over the summer, with only Walker and Blatt among the notable departures. Meanwhile, the club’s new arrivals add intrigue - Colson, Theis, Madar, and Wallace (who joins from the Atlanta Hawks) all bolster the roster. Most importantly, head coach Kattash has extended his contract through 2029, ensuring continuity and stability at the helm. The franchise continues to follow its well-established blueprint and looks ready to push for a play-in spot. The only real setback is that Maccabi will once again play their home games in Belgrade, but that’s irrelevant for this away clash in Villeurbanne. Fans are expecting a win here, as the Israeli powerhouse hold all the aces going into this contest.
Match Results: Maccabi Tel-Aviv
Total Points Prediction
In their head-to-head matchups, the hosts are averaging 80 points per game, while the visitors put up 89.6. That brings the average combined total in these clashes to 169.6 points. Looking at the last 10 meetings between ASVEL and Maccabi Tel Aviv, ASVEL have averaged 79.3 points, compared to 95 for their rivals. Notably, the French side have failed to score more than 85.5 points in 7 of their previous 8 EuroLeague outings. Given these numbers, a well-founded prediction is to back ASVEL’s individual total under 85.5 at odds of 1.75.
Match Outcome Prediction
These sides have faced off 13 times in their head-to-head history. The hosts have managed just 2 wins, while the visitors have come out on top in 11 encounters. ASVEL have covered the +8.5 spread in six consecutive EuroLeague meetings between these teams. They’ve also beaten this handicap at home in six of their last seven games in the competition. Back the hosts with a +8.5 point spread at odds of 1.37.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
The contrast here is hard to ignore: one side heads into the season amid managerial upheaval and a string of preseason defeats, while the other have retained their coach, core roster, and overall stability. Even factoring in ASVEL’s home-court advantage and the usual season-opening energy, the gap in readiness is simply too wide. There isn’t a single area of the game where the hosts outshine their Israeli opponents, making a Maccabi victory the logical pick.
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