Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Olympia Milan prediction & H2H – January 9, 2025
Maccabi Tel Aviv
Olympia Milan
In the 20th round of the EuroLeague regular season, Maccabi Tel Aviv will face Milan. The game is scheduled for Thursday, January 9, at 20:05 CET. I suggest betting on the winner of this game.
Match Preview
Maccabi is traditionally strong at home; however, due to the political situation in Israel, they will play their opponents in Belgrade. This season, the Israelis have not been performing well and are not contenders for the playoffs.
On the other hand, most of Maccabi's wins have come in home games. However, the team has struggled defensively and is currently only ahead of Berlin’s Alba in the standings.
Olimpia Milano is having a tough season. The Italians often face difficulties with scoring, especially in away games. Despite this, the team has a deep roster and significant experience, which allows them to fight for a playoff spot.
Milan, however, is facing serious issues in the national league. They are defending their title but are not performing as strongly in the new campaign, currently sitting in fifth place.
Key Facts
- Maccabi has won only one of their last seven EuroLeague games.
- Milan has won three consecutive away games.
- Maccabi averages 94 points per game at home, while Milan averages 93 points per game on the road.
Players to Watch
Nikola Mirotić is having an excellent season and has managed to improve on his performance from last year. In the EuroLeague, the Spaniard is performing better than in domestic competition and is Olimpia’s main weapon.
Head-to-Head
In the last six meetings between the teams, Milan has only beaten Maccabi once.
Prediction
Milan is considered a slight favorite, but Maccabi is certainly capable of putting up a strong fight. I recommend betting on Maccabi to win with a +5.5 point handicap.
