Real Madrid vs Hapoel Tel Aviv prediction and H2H — March 24, 2026
Real Madrid
Hapoel Tel Aviv
As part of Round 33 of the EuroLeague regular season, Real Madrid will face off against Hapoel. The matchup is set to take place in Madrid on Tuesday, March 24. Tip-off is scheduled for 21:00 Central European Time. I'm offering my pick for the winner of this clash.
Match preview
Real Madrid is having a powerhouse 2025/26 season, firmly establishing themselves among the EuroLeague frontrunners with consistent, high-level basketball all campaign long. The Madrid side sits near the top of the standings and is viewed as one of the main contenders for the title, thanks to their balanced roster and deep rotation.
In recent games, the team has displayed remarkable consistency, regularly dispatching opponents both at home and on the road. Real knows how to control the tempo, skillfully managing workloads and capitalizing on the strengths of their key players.
Their defensive game has been especially impressive: Madrid ranks among the tournament's best in this department, limiting opponents’ scoring and forcing mistakes. This gives Real a sense of security, even when facing high-powered offensive teams.
On home court, Real Madrid traditionally looks even stronger, rarely slipping up. The support of the home crowd and the experience of the roster make them an extremely tough opponent—especially as the regular season nears its end.
Hapoel is enjoying a fantastic season and is in the hunt for the very top spots, showing steady results throughout the regular season. No one expected this kind of surge from a EuroLeague newcomer, but the Israeli club has forced everyone to take notice.
The team currently sits third in the standings and still has a shot at advancing to the next stage, but to do so, they need wins down the stretch. Seven games remain, and Hapoel must win at least half to stay in the top six.
Recently, the Israeli side has alternated strong performances with losses. Hapoel can put on a dazzling offensive display and take down tough opponents, but then drop points in less predictable matchups, making it hard to build momentum.
The team’s main issue remains defense: Hapoel often concedes too much, especially against well-organized opposition. Nevertheless, their offensive potential is high. If their leaders are on target and the shooting percentage is up, Hapoel can push even the favorites. However, to succeed in Madrid, they’ll need to play an almost flawless game.
Match facts
- Real Madrid has won their last four home games across all competitions.
- Hapoel is riding a seven-game winning streak.
- Real Madrid averages 88 points per game, while Hapoel averages 86 points per game.
Players to watch
Walter Tavares remains the leader of the Madrid club and continues to anchor the center position. The towering big man dominates the paint and consistently delivers around 10 points per game.
H2H
In the first-round meeting, Real Madrid edged out a narrow 75–74 victory.
Prediction
Real Madrid comes into this one as the clear favorite, thanks to their more stable play and home-court advantage. The Spanish side can dictate the pace and impose their style. My pick: home win with a -3 point spread.
