Greek Cup Basketball, Ta Dyo Aorakia Heraklion Arena (Heraklion) on Thursday,
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The upcoming Greek Cup Basketball clash between Iraklis Thessaloniki BC and Panathinaikos BC on February 19, 2026, promises to be an intriguing encounter. Iraklis, playing at home, enters this match with a modest form, having won 3 of their last 5 games. This recent uptick in performance highlights their growing confidence and resilience, which could serve them well against a formidable opponent.
On the other hand, Panathinaikos, one of Greece’s storied basketball clubs, has experienced a bit of inconsistency, securing victory in only 2 of their last 5 outings. The pressure will be on them to find their rhythm quickly, particularly in a knockout format where every possession counts.
In terms of tactical strengths, Iraklis may leverage their home-court advantage and crowd support, while Panathinaikos will likely rely on their experience and depth to overwhelm their opponents. Bookmakers have set the odds significantly in favor of the away side at 1.01, suggesting confidence in their ability to prevail.
While Panathinaikos appears to be the favorite going into this match, Iraklis’ recent form cannot be overlooked. Both teams will need to execute their game plans effectively to secure a place in the next round, making this matchup unpredictable and exciting for fans.
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| Iraklis 6.3% |
Panathinaikos 93.7% |
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 1.01 |
Latest Results
| 18.02.26 Iraklis Thessaloniki BC – AO Mykonos Basketball – 93:65 14.02.26 Iraklis Thessaloniki BC – Olympiacos Piraeus BC – 70:95 07.02.26 Peristeri BC – Iraklis Thessaloniki BC – 92:74 04.02.26 BK Olomoucko – Iraklis Thessaloniki BC – 82:109 31.01.26 Iraklis Thessaloniki BC – AS Karditsas – 93:73 |
18.02.26 Panathinaikos BC – PAOK Thessaloniki BC – 101:71 15.02.26 Panathinaikos BC – Kolossos Rodou BC – 97:102 13.02.26 Panathinaikos BC – Fenerbahçe Basketball – 83:85 08.02.26 AS Karditsas – Panathinaikos BC – 53:78 05.02.26 Partizan Belgrade Basketball – Panathinaikos BC – 78:62 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 20.12.25 Panathinaikos BC – Iraklis Thessaloniki BC – 97:82 14.05.22 Iraklis Thessaloniki BC – Panathinaikos BC – 59:81 14.02.22 Panathinaikos BC – Iraklis Thessaloniki BC – 70:58 20.04.21 Iraklis Thessaloniki BC – Panathinaikos BC – 66:100 27.12.20 Panathinaikos BC – Iraklis Thessaloniki BC – 106:74 |
Standings
Draw
2025/26
1/8-finals
| 1 | Promitheas | Maroussi | 92 : 100 |
| 2 | Aris | Peristeri | 93 : 75 |
| 3 | Olympiacos | Bye | |
| 4 | Bye | AEK Athens | |
| 5 | Iraklis | Kolossos Rhodes | 80 : 76 |
| 6 | Mykonos | AS Karditsas | 76 : 75 |
| 7 | Panathinaikos | Bye | |
| 8 | Bye | PAOK |
Quarter-finals
| 1 | Maroussi | Aris | 87 : 80 |
| 2 | Olympiacos | AEK Athens | 81 : 67 |
| 3 | Iraklis | Mykonos | 93 : 65 |
| 4 | Panathinaikos | PAOK | 101 : 71 |
Semi-finals
| 1 | Maroussi | Olympiacos | |
| 2 | Iraklis | Panathinaikos |
Final
| 1 | TBD #1 | TBD #2 |
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