Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv vs Zalgiris Kaunas, EuroLeague Basketball, Today Match Prediction
Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv
Zalgiris Kaunas
Will Zalgiris Kaunas make a winning statement?
- Maccabi Tel Aviv has a 71.4% win rate against Zalgiris Kaunas.
- Maccabi Tel Aviv averages 81.2 points at home, while playing against Zalgiris Kaunas.
- Maccabi Tel Aviv has a performance index rating of 99.2, while Zalgiris Kaunas has 98.8.
Zalgiris Kaunas to win and cover the spread (-2.5).
| Tournament: | EuroLeague Basketball |
| Live Streaming: | Courtside 1891 |
| Venue: | Menora Mivtachim Arena |
| Tip Off: | 00:35:00 |
Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv vs Zalgiris Kaunas Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.62 | 2.25 |
Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv vs Zalgiris Kaunas Match Prediction & Analysis
Maccabi Tel Aviv host Zalgiris Kaunas on 16 January 2026 in a key EuroLeague clash. Maccabi will look to use home-court energy, pace, and rebounding to bounce back and regain momentum after their recent setbacks, while Zalgiris arrive in strong form after a dominant win over Crvena Zvezda. Expect a physical, fast-tempo battle with playoff implications.
Zalgiris Kaunas is currently 9th in the EuroLeague standings with a 12-9 record, while Maccabi Tel Aviv is 14th in the standings with an 8-13 record. Maccabi has a 4-6 record at home, while Zalgiris Kaunas is 5-5 on the road.
In the last five head-to-head matchups, Zalgiris Kaunas has only won one match, while Maccabi Tel Aviv has won four matches and is currently riding a two game winning streak against Zalgiris.
Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv vs Zalgiris Kaunas Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TJ Leaf | 9.4 | 4.8 | 1.1 | 0.4/0.5 |
| Azuolas Tubelis | 11.0 | 5.1 | 0.8 | 0.5/0.7 |
Teams Preview
Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv Preview
Maccabi Tel Aviv fell 98-86 to Real Madrid in their recent EuroLeague clash, struggling to contain Madrid’s efficiency and depth.
Maccabi received contributions from John Dibartolomeo (14 points), TJ Leaf (13), Iffe Lundberg (12), Jimmy Clark III (11) and Jaylen Hoard (10), but couldn’t sustain offensive rhythm against a balanced Madrid attack.
Offensively, Maccabi just shot 45% from the two point range and 35.7% from the perimeter, compared to Madrid’s 60% and 48.3% respectively. Defensively, they got outrebounded 36-32 on the boards and made crucial 12 turnovers, causing momentum swings and points off turnovers.
This loss extended their losing streak to three matches, as Maccabi continues to chase consistency in a tough EuroLeague slate. Overall, the team averages 88.9 points per game, while dishing 19.8 assists. Defensively, they manage to grab 35.3 rebounds, 6.8 steals and make 2.6 blocks per game.
Zalgiris Kaunas Preview
Zalgiris Kaunas dominated Crvena Zvezda 99-67 in their EuroLeague Round 21 matchup, producing one of their most complete performances of the season. The Lithuanians jumped to an early lead, outscoring Zvezda 26-12 in the first quarter and never looked back, finishing with balanced scoring and high efficiency.
Azuolas Tubelis led Zalgiris with 17 points, while Sylvain Francisco added 15 points, six assists and six rebounds, pacing the home offence.
Offensively, Zalgiris shot efficiently, converting 60% from the two point range, 50% from the perimeter and 85.7% from the free throw line, supported by their impressive ball movement (27 assists). Defensively, they got outrebounded 32-36 on the boards but made key defensive stops and forced Crvena Zvezda to commit 16 turnovers, turning defense into quick offense.
Overall, the team has been averaging 87.3 points per game, while dishing out 19.5 assists. Defensively, they do well on the boards, collecting 35.8 rebounds, 2.7 blocks and record 5.9 steals per game in this EuroLeague season.
Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv vs Zalgiris Kaunas Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Jimmy Clark III |
| SG | Iffe Lundberg |
| SF | Jaylen Hoard |
| PF | TJ Leaf |
| C | Zachary Hankins |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Sylvain Francisco |
| SG | Maodo Lo |
| SF | Arnas Butkevicius |
| PF | Azuolas Tubelis |
| C | Moses Wright |
MACCABI RAPYD TEL AVIV vs ZALGIRIS KAUNAS
Winning PredictionZalgiris Kaunas to edge Maccabi Tel Aviv in a tight, physical contest. Despite Maccabi’s home court advantage, Zalgiris recent defensive form, ball movement, and ability to control tempo give them a slight advantage, especially if they slow the game and limit Maccabi’s transition scoring. We are backing Zalgiris Kaunas to win this matchup.
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