Maccabi vs Besiktas Prediction 30 September 2026
🏀 In the second round of the EuroLeague, Maccabi Tel Aviv take on Besiktas. The Israeli side boast solid offensive potential, but their early-season form has been inconsistent. Up against the Turkish visitors, who often favour a pragmatic approach, it's unlikely that we'll see a high-scoring contest here.
Head-to-Head
📊 These teams have never faced each other before.
Maccabi Tel Aviv: shooters are far from their best form
Maccabi opened their EuroLeague campaign with a 74-84 defeat to Alba. The Tel Aviv side struggled massively with their shooting throughout the game, squandering numerous open looks and failing to capitalize on key opportunities. Another factor at play is the neutral venue - Maccabi are missing the full backing of their home crowd. Their opponents are no pushovers either, making it unlikely that offense alone will be enough to see them through. The squad is still far from peak form, so the coaching staff may look to slow things down and place greater emphasis on defense.
Match Results: Maccabi Tel-Aviv
Beşiktaş: a tough adjustment to life in the EuroLeague
Beşiktaş have endured a dismal start to the season. They suffered a heavy defeat to Fenerbahçe in the Turkish Super Cup (59-72), then fell short against Valencia (94-96) and Anadolu Efes (81-95). While Beşiktaş are capable of putting up strong offensive performances at home - thanks in part to their sharpshooters and the team’s ability to ride momentum - the recent clash with Efes exposed their struggles to score efficiently on the road. It’s likely they’ll face similar issues in this matchup, particularly when it comes to shot conversion. Additionally, the Turkish side often opt for a moderate or even slow tempo, which could also shape the flow of the game.
Match Results: Besiktas
Total Points Prediction
In this matchup, Maccabi Tel Aviv and Besiktas display a stark contrast in their stats. Maccabi average a tournament total of 158 points per game, while Besiktas are involved in much higher-scoring affairs, averaging 190. When it comes to points scored, the gap is significant as well: Maccabi put up an average of 74 points, compared to Besiktas’ 94. Defensively, Maccabi concede 84 points per game, with Besiktas allowing 96. It’s also worth noting a trend: in 8 of their last 9 games, the Turkish side have failed to score more than 88.5 points. Let’s back Besiktas under 88.5 points at odds of 1.54.⭐ Editorial Prediction
Both teams have had a shaky start to their EuroLeague campaigns. Maccabi typically thrive in fast-paced, offense-driven games, but given their current form, they can't rely solely on their attacking prowess. Expect a much greater emphasis on defense this time. Besiktas, playing on the road, are also unlikely to adopt an all-out attacking approach. Our editorial team anticipates a low-scoring affair, with all the implications that follow. Given the current odds, our pick is under 179 total points.
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