Can Valencia Extend Its Winning Run at Home? | Valencia Basket vs Hapoel Tel Aviv Prediction | October 8, 2026
Valencia Basket
Hapoel Tel-Aviv
Valencia Basket will host Hapoel Tel Aviv at Roig Arena on October 8 in the fourth round of the EuroLeague. Both teams enter the matchup in strong form, with Valencia still unbeaten in Europe and Hapoel recovering from an opening-round defeat with two consecutive victories. Their recent results and head-to-head history also point towards another competitive and high-scoring game.
Valencia Basket
Valencia have won their last three games in all competitions. Their latest outing ended with a convincing 97-82 victory over Basket Zaragoza in the ACB, although the team has split its opening two domestic games. Valencia also lost to Barcelona in the ACB Super Cup at the start of the season.
Their EuroLeague campaign, however, has been perfect so far. Valencia opened with a narrow 96-94 victory over Besiktas, followed that with a dominant 111-88 home win against Baskonia, and then defeated ASVEL 105-92 on the road. The Spanish side is therefore 3-0 in the competition and has already established itself as one of the EuroLeague's most productive offenses. Valencia have also won their only home EuroLeague game this season.
Valencia lead the EuroLeague in scoring with 104.0 points per game and also rank first in PIR at 122.7. Their three-point shooting is the best in the competition at 45.5%, while they rank third in assists with 22.0 and second in total rebounds with 40.7 per game. The team also ranks third in offensive rebounds at 14.0. TJ Shorts leads Valencia with a 20.7 PIR, 18.3 points and 6.0 assists per game, while Kyle Taylor is shooting an outstanding 75% from three-point range.
Defensively, Valencia have allowed 91.3 points per game, which ranks 14th in the EuroLeague. Their defense has been more effective in limiting offensive rebounds, with just 11.0 allowed per game ranking sixth, while their 71.7% opponent free-throw percentage ranks third.
Hapoel Tel Aviv
Hapoel Tel Aviv also enter the game in excellent form, having won four consecutive matches in all competitions. Their latest victory came in the Israeli League Cup semifinal, which sent them through to the final against Maccabi Tel Aviv. Hapoel had previously lost to Maccabi in the Israeli Super Cup at the start of the season.
The Israeli side began its EuroLeague campaign with a narrow 86-84 home defeat against Bayern Munich but responded with two impressive victories. Hapoel beat Crvena Zvezda 81-80 on the road before producing a 102-98 home win against Real Madrid. They now sit at 2-1 and seventh in the EuroLeague standings.
Hapoel are averaging 89.0 points per game, ranking seventh in the competition, while their 101.0 PIR ranks sixth. They are also fourth in blocks at 3.3 per game and have been particularly careful with the ball, committing just 9.7 turnovers per game, the best mark in the EuroLeague. Elijah Bryant leads the team with a 28.0 PIR, 16.7 points, 8.3 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game, while David Oturu is averaging 3.0 offensive rebounds and 2.0 blocks.
Hapoel have also shown slightly better defensive efficiency so far, allowing 88.0 points per game, which ranks 12th in the EuroLeague. Opponents are shooting 54.2% from two-point range and 34.1% from three, both better defensive marks than Valencia's current numbers.
The head-to-head record is closely contested. The teams have split their two EuroLeague meetings, while Hapoel also won their EuroCup playoff series 2-1 in 2025. Overall, Hapoel lead the official head-to-head record 3-2. The last two EuroLeague meetings were both high-scoring, producing at least 193 total points, while four of the last five overall meetings finished above 185 points.
Key Trends
- Valencia are 3-0 in the EuroLeague this season.
- Valencia lead the EuroLeague in scoring at 104.0 points per game.
- Valencia rank first in three-point shooting at 45.5%.
- Hapoel rank seventh in scoring with 89.0 points per game.
- Hapoel have the best turnover rate in the EuroLeague at 9.7 per game.
- 4 of the last 5 H2H meetings finished over 185 total points.
Prediction
Both teams have enough offensive quality to make this a difficult matchup to control defensively. Valencia have been the EuroLeague's most productive team so far, leading the competition in both scoring and PIR while shooting a league-best from three. Hapoel have also shown that they can keep pace against strong opposition, scoring 102 points against Real Madrid. Valencia's home advantage gives them an additional edge, especially after their perfect start in the EuroLeague. However, Hapoel have won four games in a row overall and possess the league's best ball-security numbers, making them capable of maintaining their offensive efficiency for long stretches. The recent head-to-head record strengthens the case for another open game. With four of the last five meetings finishing above 185 points and both teams already producing several 90-plus-point performances this season, another high-scoring contest at Roig Arena looks likely. Recommended Bet: Over 178 Total Points
