Brisbane Bullets vs Illawarra Hawks Prediction 26 January 2026
🔈Which players can take on leadership in defense? The names of the best defenders will become known after the showdown between the teams Brisbane Bullets and Illawarra Hawks, which will take place on 26 January at 08:30 in the "NBL" tournament. After a thorough analysis of the match, we are ready to share our predictions regarding its possible outcome.
Head-to-Head
📊Statistical analysis of previous official games between the teams Brisbane Bullets and Illawarra Hawks:
- played 35 matches;
- wins (including extra time): 16 for today's home team and 19 for the guests;
- the home team averages 88.49 points per match, the guests - 91.49;
- average total match points - 179.97.
The last confrontation took place on 11 December 2025 at the venue of Illawarra Hawks and ended with a score of 100:85.
Head-to-head statistics Brisbane Bullets - Illawarra Hawks

Brisbane Bullets Team Overview
📊The Brisbane Bullets team went through the last ten-game stretch, leaving behind a trail of splendid games and unforgettable moments. 1 wins and 9 losses are the figures that can be seen in this segment in the post-match protocols.
🏀The athletes demonstrated outstanding offensive qualities, scoring 786 points during this time, and maintaining an average score of 78.6 points per game. This result is not only due to individual skill but also the skillful combination of efforts by the entire team.
🚧The defense also deserves attention, as with 93.8 points conceded, the team confirmed its reliability and cohesion in defensive actions. Every mistake in defense was thoroughly analyzed to improve the game.
❕The successes at the home venue are especially noteworthy, where 81.8 points were scored in the last 10 matches. This speaks to the team's extraordinary ability to interact and dominate when they play at home.
Match Results: Brisbane Bullets

Illawarra Hawks Team Overview
📊Playing away always poses special challenges, but the team Illawarra Hawks managed to overcome them with dignity, achieving 3 victories in a stretch of 10 matches. These achievements were made possible not only by the individual skills of the players but also by their ability to work as a single organism.
🏀The total number of points scored over the same period - 897 points - highlights the efficiency of the team's attack, which does not lose its potential even in the absence of home support.
🚧The defensive play, with the team averaging 95.2 points conceded, deserves special attention. In away matches, where every detail matters, the club demonstrated high concentration and mutual support.
Match Results: Illawarra Hawks
Prediction for the 1st quarter
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 35;
- First quarter wins at home for the hosts - 9; for the visitors on the road - 5;
- Average total points in the first quarter: 48.37;
- Today's home team averages 24.4, while the visitors average 23.97.
First Quarter Stats: Brisbane Bullets (home) vs Illawarra Hawks (away)
- Tournament matches played: 14 vs 12;
- Number of wins: 2 (14.29%) vs 5 (41.67%);
- Number of losses: 12 (85.71%) vs 7 (58.33%);
- Number of draws: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%).
- Average points scored: 19.21 vs 20.83;
- Average points conceded: 25.93 vs 22.92.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 2 vs 3;
- Number of losses: 8 vs 5;
- Number of draws: 0 vs 2;
- Average first quarter total: 43.3 (scored - 19.1, conceded - 24.2) vs 44.8 (scored - 21.1, conceded - 23.7).
- Brisbane Bullets scored over 21.5 points in the 1st quarter in 13 of last 14 home games against Illawarra Hawks (NBL).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- Number of encounters - 35;
- Home team wins - 16, away team wins - 19.
- Brisbane Bullets have lost in 14 of last 15 games (NBL).
- Brisbane Bullets have lost in 7 of last 8 home games (NBL).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H:
- average total points per match for the home team - 88.49, for the away team - 91.49;
- average total points in H2H matches - 179.97.
Statistics: Brisbane Bullets vs Illawarra Hawks
- average total in the tournament: 179.39 vs 187.27;
- average total points scored: 84.16 vs 90.31;
- average total points conceded: 95.23 vs 96.96;
- average total points scored in the 1st half: 42.13 vs 45.08;
- average total points scored in the 2nd half: 42.03 vs 44.19;
- Brisbane Bullets: average total points scored at home in the tournament - 86.07;
- Illawarra Hawks: average total points scored away in the tournament - 87.92;
- last 10 matches (average total points scored): 78.6 (home - 81.8) vs 89.7 (away - 89.75).
- Illawarra Hawks have scored over 98.5 points in last 5 games against Brisbane Bullets (NBL).