Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Bayern Prediction, Tips & Odds – Feb. 23, 2023
Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Bayern Prediction 23.02.2023. The first game of the Euroleague round 25 will be played between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Bayern in the “Menora Mivtachim Arena”.
We found the best odds for this game at the popular Ivibet sportsbook. You will get an attractive Welcome Bonus for all newly registered customers if you register today. Read our article if you wonder how to claim this Ivibet Welcome Bonus.
Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Bayern Odds
Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Bayern 1×2: 1.25 / 3.70
Asian Handicap (-8.5 / +8.5): 1.93 / 1.81
Total Over/Under (160.5): 1.90 / 1.84
Odds via Ivibet Sportsbook
Maccabi Tel Aviv Team News
With a loss to Red Star in the last round, Maccabi Tel Aviv significantly complicated their chances in the hunt for the Euroleague top 8. Their schedule is a bit awkward in the next few weeks and this game against Bayern is a “must win” for Oded Kattash’s team.
Lorenzo Brown is back from injury and that’s great news for Maccabi. Wade Baldwin played very well in the period while Brown was out and the two will once again form a lethal tandem in backcourt. In the Israel Cup, Maccabi lost to Hapoel Jerusalem in the final which dampened the mood a bit. However, with a convincing win in the domestic championship against Bnei Herzliya, they made a good prelude to this clash in the Euroleague.
It will be very important for Maccabi to establish dominance in the paint. Throughout this season, Bayern had problems to score easy points under the basket, and now they are without Augustine Rubit. If Bonzie Colson and Josh Nebo catch a good rhythm, Maccabi’s chances will be greater.
Bayern Team News
With three consecutive defeats in the Euroleague, Bayern were left with no real chances to play in the quarterfinals of this competition for the third year in a row. After that, they managed to win the German Cup which was very important because they didn’t have much success in domestic competitions in previous seasons.
Head coach Andrea Trinchieri was really unlucky with injuries in the last two years. Just when captain Vladimir Lucic returned after a three-month absence, Euroleague MVP from January Augustine Rubit injured his Achilles tendon and his season is over. Winning the German Cup certainly affected team confidence and they will arrive in Tel Aviv in a good mood.
It’s clear that Bayern’s primary focus will now be on the Bundesliga. They want to win another trophy in Germany, but this doesn’t mean that they will play the Euroleague games with a white flag. They will try to achieve as many wins as possible and finish the season on best possible position.
Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Bayern H2H
Bayern won five of the last six games they played against Maccabi, including this season’s triumph in Munich when the final score was 98:89.
Injuries and Suspensions
Augustine Rubit, Elias Harris and Zan Mark Sisko won’t play for Bayern. Alex Poythress and Austin Hollins are out for Maccabi.
Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Bayern Prediction
This game has more significance for Maccabi as they are still in the race for the Euroleague top 8. On the other hand, this does not mean that Bayern will allow them to walk away and achieve an easy triumph. In the past, the Bavarians knew how to outplay Maccabi and will surely approach this clash with a lot of faith.
Tip-off Time: Thursday, 23.02.2023. 9:05 PM Local Time (GMT +2)
Prediction: Bayern +9.5
Odds: 1.70
Sportsbook: Ivibet
