Fenerbahce vs Maccabi Tel Aviv prediction and H2H — November 11, 2025
Fenerbahce
Maccabi Tel Aviv
As part of the tenth round of the EuroLeague basketball season, Fenerbahce will clash with Israel’s Maccabi. The game will take place in Istanbul on Tuesday, November 11, with tip-off scheduled for 20:00 Central European Time. I’m offering a pick for the winner of this match.
Match preview
The Istanbul side enters the 2025/26 season with a high level of play and clearly defined ambitions. In last year's EuroLeague, Fenerbahce made it to the playoffs and proved they can compete at the highest level.
Their EuroLeague triumph marked the club’s second in history after their debut title in 2017. The Turkish powerhouse also confidently secured another championship in the Super League, continuing their domestic dominance.
At the start of the season, Fener have been impressive offensively, though their defensive numbers still raise some questions. In the Super League, the team lost their opening game to Tofas but then rattled off six consecutive wins.
The key factor for the team is their dominance on home court and the experience of playing many high-stakes games. However, Fenerbahce still needs to find consistency, as they have already suffered five defeats in their first nine EuroLeague matches.
The Israeli team began the 2025/26 campaign with some difficulties, recording just two wins in nine games in Europe’s premier competition. After last season’s disappointing run, Maccabi needed to draw conclusions, strengthen the roster, and try to fight for a playoff spot.
Based on that, fans expected positive changes, but in reality, not much has improved. The team still can’t host opponents at home in Israel and looks like one of the weakest sides at the start of the tournament.
Offensively, Maccabi puts up good numbers, but they often lose the battle on the boards or simply struggle to respond to opponents’ fast breaks. In their last three international outings, the team scored at least 85 points each time, but it was never enough to win.
Despite the rough start, Maccabi has offensive potential and EuroLeague experience, making them a dangerous opponent even in their current form. Their relatively high scoring output gives them hope for a breakthrough.
Match facts
- Fenerbahce are on a three-game winning streak.
- The Turkish side have won their last four home games.
- Maccabi have lost three consecutive EuroLeague matches.
- On the road, the Israeli team have won four of their last five games.
- Fenerbahce averages 86 points per home game, while Maccabi averages 88 points per away game.
Players to watch
Lonnie Walker, after his transfer from the Philadelphia 76ers, has become one of the brightest stars in the Maccabi lineup. The American guard has been impressive in EuroLeague action, averaging 15 points per game.
H2H
- In the last four head-to-head meetings between these teams, the home side has always won.
- Maccabi have beaten Fenerbahce in Istanbul just once in the past five years.
Prediction
Bookmakers don’t believe the visitors can challenge the reigning EuroLeague champions. That seems fair, even considering Fenerbahce’s shaky start to the season. My pick: Fenerbahce to win with a -4 point handicap.
