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As BC Maccabi Tel Aviv prepares to host Žalgiris Kaunas in a highly anticipated Euroleague matchup on January 15, 2026, both teams come into the game with solid recent performances, having each secured victories in three of their last five outings. Maccabi Tel Aviv, playing at home, holds a slight edge according to bookmakers, with odds favoring a home win at 1.59 compared to 2.33 for an away victory.
Maccabi’s recent form indicates a strong offensive strategy, capitalizing on their home court advantage, where they tend to elevate their performance levels significantly. Their ability to exploit defensive weaknesses will be crucial against a resilient Žalgiris side, which has also shown notable competitive spirit and tactical awareness in their recent matches.
Both teams possess the capability to adapt their plays, making it critical for Maccabi to leverage their home environment while Žalgiris will look to implement a disciplined defense with quick transition opportunities. With Maccabi’s estimated 55.6% chance of winning, the contest is poised to be closely fought, leaving room for possible surprises. As always in basketball, past performances can only inform, not guarantee, the final outcome.
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| Maccabi Tel Aviv 59.9% |
Žalgiris 40.1% |
Outrights of Euroleague Zalgiris Kaunas: 1.74% Maccabi Tel Aviv: 0.9%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.58 | 2.38 | |||
| 1.62 | 2.4 |
Latest Results
| 06.01.26 FC Barcelona Basketball – BC Maccabi Tel Aviv – 93:83 04.01.26 BC Maccabi Tel Aviv – Hapoel HaEmek BC – 89:64 02.01.26 Bayern München Basketball – BC Maccabi Tel Aviv – 95:71 29.12.25 Ironi Kiryat Ata – BC Maccabi Tel Aviv – 82:116 26.12.25 Partizan Belgrade Basketball – BC Maccabi Tel Aviv – 87:112 |
06.01.26 Virtus Bologna – Žalgiris Kaunas – 83:79 04.01.26 Žalgiris Kaunas – BC Neptūnas Klaipeda – 112:77 30.12.25 Hapoel Tel Aviv BC – Žalgiris Kaunas – 80:93 27.12.25 BC Rytas – Žalgiris Kaunas – 81:90 23.12.25 Žalgiris Kaunas – Panathinaikos BC – 85:92 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 04.12.25 Žalgiris Kaunas – BC Maccabi Tel Aviv – 65:83 26.12.24 BC Maccabi Tel Aviv – Žalgiris Kaunas – 95:78 24.10.24 Žalgiris Kaunas – BC Maccabi Tel Aviv – 78:63 07.03.24 BC Maccabi Tel Aviv – Žalgiris Kaunas – 83:76 28.12.23 Žalgiris Kaunas – BC Maccabi Tel Aviv – 70:78 |
Standings
2025/26
| Pl | W | L | |||
| 1 | Hapoel Tel-Aviv | 20 | 14 | 6 | 1758:1643 |
| 2 | Valencia | 20 | 14 | 6 | 1804:1696 |
| 3 | Monaco | 20 | 13 | 7 | 1808:1660 |
| 4 | Fenerbahce | 20 | 13 | 7 | 1640:1596 |
| 5 | Barcelona | 20 | 13 | 7 | 1716:1674 |
| 6 | Real Madrid | 20 | 12 | 8 | 1732:1683 |
| 7 | Panathinaikos | 20 | 12 | 8 | 1753:1713 |
| 8 | Olympiacos | 19 | 11 | 8 | 1671:1608 |
| 9 | Zalgiris Kaunas | 20 | 11 | 9 | 1735:1641 |
| 10 | Crvena zvezda | 20 | 11 | 9 | 1720:1672 |
| 11 | Virtus Bologna | 20 | 10 | 10 | 1662:1659 |
| 12 | Olimpia Milano | 20 | 10 | 10 | 1674:1681 |
| 13 | Dubai | 21 | 10 | 11 | 1807:1850 |
| 14 | Maccabi Tel Aviv | 20 | 8 | 12 | 1769:1817 |
| 15 | Paris | 20 | 7 | 13 | 1804:1843 |
| 16 | Bayern | 20 | 7 | 13 | 1586:1682 |
| 17 | Baskonia | 20 | 6 | 14 | 1732:1807 |
| 18 | Anadolu Efes | 20 | 6 | 14 | 1570:1665 |
| 19 | Lyon-Villeurbanne | 20 | 6 | 14 | 1552:1724 |
| 20 | Partizan Mozzart Bet | 20 | 6 | 14 | 1612:1791 |
Euroleague Outrights
1. Panathinaikos: 4.08 (20.57%)
2. Olympiacos Piraeus: 4.27 (19.68%)
3. Hapoel Tel-Aviv: 9.08 (9.25%)
4. AS Monaco: 9.4 (8.93%)
5. Real Madrid: 9.77 (8.6%)
6. Fenerbahce: 10.75 (7.81%)
7. Barcelona: 13.5 (6.22%)
8. Valencia: 19.33 (4.34%)
9. Crvena zvezda: 29.17 (2.88%)
10. Milano: 39.83 (2.11%)
11. Zalgiris Kaunas: 48.2 (1.74%)
12. Dubai: 65.67 (1.28%)
13. Virtus Bologna: 88.2 (0.95%)
14. Maccabi Tel Aviv: 93.4 (0.9%)
15. Bayern: 100.33 (0.84%)
16. Paris: 104.5 (0.8%)
17. Anadolu Efes: 105.33 (0.8%)
18. Saski Baskonia: 105.33 (0.8%)
19. Partizan Mozzart Bet: 108.67 (0.77%)
20. Lyon-Villeurbanne: 117 (0.72%)
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