Real Madrid vs Hapoel Tel Aviv Prediction 1 May 2026
🔊 Real Madrid are set to host Hapoel Tel Aviv in the second game of their playoff opening round series. The first matchup delivered the anticipated victory for the home side, who have been nearly unbeatable on their own court in this season's EuroLeague. Can the Israeli team make the necessary adjustments against a more skilled and experienced opponent? Coach Itoudis has his work cut out for him, needing to refine his squad's performance both defensively and offensively. Let's break down the matchup and offer an insightful prediction.
Head-to-Head
📊Teams Real Madrid and Hapoel Tel-Aviv have only had three official encounters so far, and here is the statistics:
- for today's hosts 3 wins (including extra time), for the guests - 0;
- average total points in the 1st half - 78.67, in the 2nd - 85.33;
- average total match points - 164.
Head-to-head statistics Real Madrid - Hapoel Tel Aviv
Real Madrid Team Overview
Real Madrid are in fine form, having won four of their last five games. Over their past 10 outings, they have secured seven victories and suffered three losses, showcasing consistent play. The team is highly productive, averaging 91.9 points per game while conceding 87.1 points during this period. The Spanish giants have hit peak form at just the right time, as the fate of their season hangs in the balance.
In the first playoff game against Hapoel (86-82), Real dominated in all facets, maintaining a lead of 15+ points throughout (at times stretching to nearly twenty points). Only when the outcome was beyond doubt did Madrid ease off, conceding the final quarter 16-27. However, they face a setback with the injury to one of their key players, Tavares, who will definitely miss the upcoming clash. Coach Scariolo must quickly devise a plan to patch up the paint, as Real's entire defensive scheme relies heavily on rim protection.
Match Results: Real Madrid
Hapoel Tel-Aviv Team Overview
Hapoel Tel Aviv have been delivering inconsistent performances, with four wins and six losses in their last ten games. They average around 91.4 points per game but concede almost as much, roughly 91.7 points in this stretch. Defensive issues have often led to setbacks in the EuroLeague regular season, ultimately dropping the club from a Top-3 position to a sixth-place finish. Nonetheless, for an Israeli team to qualify for the playoffs in their debut season in Europe's premier club competition is already a success. However, the owners' ambitions extend to reaching the Final Four.
At the moment, Hapoel seem quite far from that goal, as evidenced by their clear loss in the first game against Real Madrid (82-86). The final score is misleading since, with just four minutes remaining, Itoudis' team trailed by 18 points. Additionally, they lost one of their key players, Bryant, to injury early in the match. Bryant had been providing significant impact both in scoring and assists. Without Elijah, the duo of Blakeney and Oturu stepped up, combining for 45 points (the latter also grabbed 17 rebounds). In Game 2, the coach may rely heavily on Oturu and his skills under the basket to score points, especially since Real Madrid will be without Tavares.
Match Results: Hapoel Tel-Aviv
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of matchups - 3;
- number of wins for the home team - 3, for the away team - 0.
Statistics: Real Madrid vs Hapoel Tel-Aviv
- number of tournament matches played: 38 vs 38;
- number of wins: 25 (64.1%) vs 23 (58.97%);
- number of losses: 14 (35.9%) vs 16 (41.03%);
- number of wins at home for the home team: 19;
- number of away wins for the away team: 10.
Last 10 matches:
- number of wins: 7 vs 4;
- number of losses: 3 vs 6;
- number of home wins for the home team: 3;
- number of away wins for the away team: 2.
- Real Madrid have won in last 14 home games (Euroleague).
- Real Madrid have won in 9 of last 10 home games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H:
- average total points per match for the home team - 84.33, for the away team - 79.67;
- average total points in H2H matches - 164.
Statistics: Real Madrid vs Hapoel Tel-Aviv
- average total in the tournament: 170.92 vs 173.44;
- average total points scored: 87.9 vs 88.08;
- average total points conceded: 83.03 vs 85.36;
- average total points scored in the 1st half: 45.74 vs 44.46;
- average total points scored in the 2nd half: 42.15 vs 43;
- Real Madrid: average total points scored at home in the tournament - 92.1;
- Hapoel Tel-Aviv: average total points scored away in the tournament - 86.8;
- last 10 matches (average total points scored): 91.9 (home - 94) vs 91.4 (away - 91.71).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
The match is expected to be high-paced, given the attacking prowess of both teams. Real Madrid's form appears more convincing compared to their visitors from Tel Aviv. However, we believe that a coach as elite as Itoudis will find a way to elevate Hapoel's game in the upcoming clash. The absence of Tavares should considerably weaken Madrid's defense, which the well-coordinated Israeli club's offensive leaders can fully exploit (incidentally, Bryant, who was injured, is likely to play). Therefore, we anticipate a more competitive encounter than last time and are backing the visitors to cover the spread (+8.5).No comments
Betting Tips: Real Madrid - Hapoel Tel-Aviv
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