Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Olimpia Milan. Euroleague match prediction
On January 9, a match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Olimpia Milan will take place. For both teams, this match will be an important stage in the current Euroleague season, as each of them is fighting to improve its position in the standings. The Israeli club is trying to get out of the crisis and rehabilitate itself for a series of failures, and the Italian team is trying to stay in the race for a place in the top ten. Who will be stronger in this meeting? - find out in our betting tip

Command Analysis

Maccabi Tel Aviv

Current form
The Israeli club is going through hard times. After a series of disastrous matches, the team dropped to the last but one place in the Euroleague standings, which puts a lot of pressure on the players and coaching staff. The recent victory over Zalgiris (95:78) was a breath of fresh air for the team, but not for long. In the next round, Maccabi suffered a big defeat to Partizan (75:98).
Oded Kattash's men are struggling against strong opponents. Problems in defense and an unstable attack prevent the Israeli club from showing decent results. The team is trying to find its optimal game, but so far this has not happened. The upcoming match against Olimpia Milan will be an important test for Maccabi, especially given their position and motivation.
Disqualifications and injuries
Hasel Rivero will not be able to help his team due to health problems.
Interesting facts for betting
In the last five matches, the Israeli club has won only one victory.
Tentative cast: Hord - Randolph, Sorkin - Blatt, Yokubaitis.

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Current form
The Italian team is also going through a period that is not the most stable. The team is outside the top ten and is trying to get back into the fight for high positions. The latest results are not encouraging, because three defeats in a row have seriously affected the team's mood.
However, in the recent match against ASVEL (75:66), Olimpia managed to gain an important victory. This success became a salvation for the club, which almost found itself in a deep crisis. Key players such as Nikola Mirotic and Zach LeDay showed their best side. Ettore Messina's charges leave with a clear goal - to build on their success and continue their journey to the top ten.
Disqualifications and injuries
Fabien Causeur and Joshua Nebo will not play in the next match due to injuries.
Interesting facts for betting
Since the start of the current Euroleague, the Milan club has won four away games.
Tentative lineup: Shields - Mirotic, Gillespie - Bolmaro, Mannion.
Trends
Bet 1st quarter. Win Maccabi Tel Aviv
In 3 of the last 5 head-to-head matches, the Israeli club won in the first quarter.
2.08Bet 1st quarter: total over 43.5 points
In 3 of the last 5 head-to-head games, more than 43 points were scored in the first quarter.
1.80Tip and bets
Both teams approach the match with different goals and motivations. Maccabi is looking to redeem itself in front of its fans and find some stability in this difficult season. However, problems in defense and attack make them a weak link.
Olimpia Milan, on the other hand, tasted victory after a losing streak. The Italian club is aiming to return to the top ten and has the necessary experience to take advantage of the opponent's mistakes. Given the current form and standings, the Italian team looks like the more likely winner in this match.
Our prediction is Olimpia Milan victory with overtime at 1.91
Bet on total
In this game we should expect productive basketball. Both teams are in a situation where every victory is extremely important. Maccabi will try to show itself at home, and Olimpia will try to build on its success. We believe that the overall total of the match will be broken, since both teams are forced to act aggressively.
Betting Tip - total over 169.5 points for 1.65
Bet on statistics
The Italian club understands the weaknesses of the Israeli team, especially in defense. After the victory over ASVEL, Olimpia gained confidence that will help them to act actively in attack. We believe that the guests will beat their individual total and show high-quality, productive basketball.
Betting Tip - Olimpia Milan individual total over 86 points for 1.78