Euroleague – Match Preview 26/12/2025
Partizan — Maccabi Tel Aviv · Friday · 26 Dec 2025 · 19:00
This matchup in Belgrade comes at a time when the two teams show completely different trends, yet without offering a clear betting direction. Partizan are in a phase of instability, with low offensive output in recent games (84 points avg., and only 78 over their last 10). They also start games very poorly: 5/5 first halves lost and 6/7 first quarters lost, constantly putting themselves under pressure and disrupting their rhythm.
Maccabi, meanwhile, arrive with seven straight wins and a far more stable profile, both offensively and in their early‑game performance. They often win the first quarter and first half, impose tempo and play with confidence. However, over their last 10 games their scoring has dropped to 79 points, while the combined recent average of both teams is just 157 points, far below typical Euroleague standards.
Even though Maccabi appear to be in better form, Partizan have won the last three head‑to‑head meetings, adding further uncertainty to how this matchup might unfold. With such low offensive numbers and such conflicting trends, no clear betting value emerges. No Bet
Monaco — Real Madrid · Friday · 26 Dec 2025 · 20:30
This matchup in the Principality brings together two teams with completely different recent patterns, yet with enough conflicting trends to prevent a clear direction on the winner. Monaco start games extremely strong: 9 of their last 10 first halves won and 9 of their last 10 first quarters, imposing tempo early and building leads. However, over their last 10 games their offensive output has dropped to 83 points, well below their season profile.
Real Madrid, meanwhile, show a more stable early‑game identity, with 5 of their last 6 first quarters won, and an impressive head‑to‑head trend: 8 of the last 9 first halves against Monaco. Over their last 10 games they score 87 points, while their match tempo has slowed (175 avg.). The combined recent average of both teams is just 170 points, clearly indicating a drop in pace and efficiency.
Even though Monaco have a strong home court and start with intensity, Real hold the matchup advantage in first halves and show greater stability in managing tight games. With both teams showing reduced offensive production recently, the 171.5 total sits slightly above what the data suggests. Real Madrid +5.5 @1.87, Under 171.5 @2.02
Virtus Bologna — Olympiakos · Friday · 26 Dec 2025 · 21:30
This matchup in Bologna brings together two teams showing a clear decline in pace and offensive efficiency. Virtus have low production in recent games, averaging 82 points, and dropping even further to 72 points over their last 10. Their games sit at very low totals (160 avg.), indicating a team struggling to increase tempo and find consistent scoring solutions.
Olympiakos, meanwhile, look better overall, scoring 95 points avg. recently, though they also show a decline in their last 10, falling to 86 points. Their games run at a higher pace than Virtus’, but not enough to significantly raise the total. The combined average of both teams over their last 10 games is just 158 points, well below the 164.5 line.
In head‑to‑head meetings, Olympiakos hold the advantage with four straight wins, but the overall pattern remains the same: tight, defensive‑minded, low‑tempo games. Virtus may start well in first halves, but lack duration, while Olympiakos typically impose their defense in the second half.
Based on recent production, pace and trends, this matchup clearly leans toward a low‑scoring game. Under 164.5 @1.95