Zalgiris vs Olympiacos Prediction 25 February 2026
🔊 This Wednesday in Kaunas, an exciting EuroLeague clash is set to unfold between Žalgiris and Olympiacos. This matchup promises to be pivotal for both teams in the tournament, as the hosts are battling for a playoff spot, while the visitors aim to solidify their position among the leaders. Both squads are known for their dynamic offensive play, so it's reasonable to expect a thrilling spectacle. Who will emerge victorious from this battle? Let's delve into the matchup and make an insightful prediction.
Head-to-Head
📊 These teams have faced each other on the court 35 times. The Greek club currently leads the series with 22 victories compared to the Lithuanians' 13. In their most recent matchup, the Greeks showcased their dominance with a resounding 95-78 win.
Head-to-head statistics Zalgiris - Olympiacos
Zalgiris Kaunas Team Overview
Zalgiris are showing inconsistent form, having won three out of their last five EuroLeague games. The team has been scoring over 86 points at home across their last 10 games, highlighting a potent offense (averaging 88.7 points per game, ranked 6th). However, the Lithuanian powerhouse's main strength lies in their defense (conceding 83.2 points, ranked 2nd), which can neutralize the attack of any top opponent.
In the previous round, Masiulis' squad defeated the recent tournament leaders Hapoel at home (93-82), with Wright delivering an outstanding performance by scoring 25 points. Francisco also impressed with 15 points. Overall, with such a deep roster (featuring standouts like Tubelis, Lo, and Williams-Goss), the Kaunas side should be in the hunt for a Top-6 finish until the final round.
Match Results: Zalgiris Kaunas
Olympiacos Team Overview
Olympiacos are sitting second in the standings, consistently delivering top-tier performances: with four wins and just one loss in their last five outings, their form speaks volumes. The team favors a fast-paced style of play, focusing on mid-range shots, boasting the best percentage in the EuroLeague at 59.4%. They also excel on the road, averaging over 86 points per game. Notably, the Greeks have won all nine of their previous head-to-head encounters against Žalgiris.
The latest victim of Bartzokas' in-form squad was Crvena Zvezda (92-86). The Serbians put up a fight, but in the crucial moments, the impressive skills of Piraeus' leaders Vezenkov and Dorsey came to the fore. With their current roster, Olympiacos are among the contenders for ultimate triumph.
Match Results: Olympiacos
Prediction for the 1st quarter
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 35;
- First quarter wins at home for the hosts - 10; for the visitors on the road - 7;
- Average total points in the first quarter: 37.46;
- Today's home team averages 18.31, while the visitors average 19.14.
First Quarter Stats: Zalgiris Kaunas (home) vs Olympiacos (away)
- Tournament matches played: 13 vs 13;
- Number of wins: 10 (76.92%) vs 8 (61.54%);
- Number of losses: 3 (23.08%) vs 5 (38.46%);
- Number of draws: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%).
- Average points scored: 23.77 vs 22.62;
- Average points conceded: 18 vs 19.92.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 8 vs 7;
- Number of losses: 2 vs 2;
- Number of draws: 0 vs 1;
- Average first quarter total: 44.9 (scored - 24.8, conceded - 20.1) vs 41.7 (scored - 24, conceded - 17.7).
- Zalgiris Kaunas scored under 22.5 points in the 1st quarter in last 8 games against Olympiacos (Euroleague).
- Zalgiris Kaunas scored under 22.5 points in the 1st quarter in 6 of last 7 home games against Olympiacos (Euroleague).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of matchups - 35;
- number of wins for the home team - 13, for the away team - 22.
Statistics: Zalgiris Kaunas vs Olympiacos
- number of tournament matches played: 28 vs 27;
- number of wins: 16 (57.14%) vs 18 (66.67%);
- number of losses: 12 (42.86%) vs 9 (33.33%);
- number of wins at home for the home team: 9;
- number of away wins for the away team: 7.
Last 10 matches:
- number of wins: 8 vs 8;
- number of losses: 2 vs 2;
- number of home wins for the home team: 6;
- number of away wins for the away team: 2.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H:
- average total points per match for the home team - 74.91, for the away team - 78.4;
- average total points in H2H matches - 153.31.
Statistics: Zalgiris Kaunas vs Olympiacos
- average total in the tournament: 171.89 vs 173.74;
- average total points scored: 88.68 vs 90;
- average total points conceded: 83.21 vs 83.74;
- average total points scored in the 1st half: 43.46 vs 46.19;
- average total points scored in the 2nd half: 45.21 vs 43.7;
- Zalgiris Kaunas: average total points scored at home in the tournament - 87;
- Olympiacos: average total points scored away in the tournament - 89.38;
- last 10 matches (average total points scored): 94.1 (home - 101.33) vs 91.7 (away - 94.67).
- Zalgiris Kaunas have scored under 85.5 points in last 11 games against Olympiacos (Euroleague).
- Zalgiris Kaunas have scored under 85.5 points in last 5 home games against Olympiacos (Euroleague).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
In the upcoming match, we anticipate an intense battle between two evenly matched teams. Both sides favor a fast-paced game, with Olympiacos focusing on mid-range attempts and Zalgiris aiming from beyond the arc. Considering the current form of both teams and the scoring statistics from Zalgiris' home games and Olympiacos' away fixtures, an open game with high scoring from both teams is expected. Based on this analysis, we recommend considering a bet on over 167.5 total points.No comments
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