EuroLeague Predictions & Betting tips

Find our free EuroLeague prediction on the overall standings, as well as our expert predictions on all the EuroLeague Basketball matches (2026-27). Plenty of information for your sports betting!

EuroLeague presentation and predictions

European basketball is in the spotlight with the EuroLeague! It's a competition that pits the best teams on the Old Continent against each other. This season sees the league expanded to 20 teams, meaning there's going to be even more competition for the coveted trophy!

In a single pool, the 20 teams will play each other twice (home and away) with the regular season tipping off on the end of September 2026 and running until mid April 2027. After the regular season is complete, the playoffs begin to crown Europe’s best team! The playoffs and run until a champion is decided on May 30 2027. Our experts will be at your service every step of the way to help you predict all the fixtures in this continental competition.

Winner prediction: who will win the EuroLeague?

Once again, we were treated to some truly thrilling action last year during the 2025–2026 EuroLeague season. And it was Olympiacos that defeated Real Madrid in the final. This year, we’re obviously hoping for another season just like it, with wild games and top-notch play on the court.

For this year, bookmakers—even before the season tips off—are naming the two Greek teams, Olympiacos and Panathinaikos, as the top favorites to win the title. They’re followed very closely by Real Madrid, among others, and that was already the case last year.

Our experts agree that the odds offered by online sports betting sites make sense, and believe that one of the two Greek clubs has what it takes to go all the way, just as Olympiacos did last year when they claimed the title. Our prediction for the 2026–2027 EuroLeague champion: Olympiacos or Panathinaikos will be crowned champion!

EuroLeague 2026 / 2027 winner prediction - bookmakers odds :

• Panathinaikos - 3.80
• Olympiakos - 4.05
• Real Madrid - 7.20
• Fenerbahçe Istanbul - 7.20
• Hapoël Tel Aviv - 10.50
• Dubai Basketball - 12.50
• FC Barcelone - 12.50
• Zalgiris Kaunas - 17.00
• ASVEL - 21.50
• Anadolu Efes - 24.50
• Étoile Rouge Belgrade - 24.50
• Maccabi Tel Aviv - 29.00
• Olimpia Milan - 29.00
• Partizan Belgrade - 29.00
• Valence Basket - 29.00
• Besiktas JK - 35.50
• Baskonia - 72.00
• Bayern Munich - 89.00
• Paris Basketball - 89.00
• Virtus Bologne - 89.00

Odds taken from Bet365.com

Beginner bettors - how does EuroLeague Basketball work?

The EuroLeague remains the most popular competition for European basketball clubs. The 2026-27 edition will feature 20 teams, up from last year's total of 18 teams. The increase in league size means in increase in overall matches played, as each team will now play 38 games each in the regular season. This involves playing each club twice: once at home and once away. When the regular season is over, it's time for the playoffs! And how do you qualify? 

At the end of the regular season, here are the positions in which you can dream of the coveted title:

• Clubs ranked 1st to 6th qualify directly for the playoffs
• Clubs ranked 7th to 10th must compete in the play-in tournament
• The 7th and 8th-placed teams play each other in the play-in. The winner is deemed to have finished as the 7th seed in the regular season.
• 9th and 10th place face each other in another play-in round. The winner plays the loser of the match between 7th and 8th. Whoever comes out on top is considered to be the 8th seed.

The clubs can then get into the thick of things as the playoffs are ready to begin. Here's how the playoffs work:

• The 1st seed plays the 8th seed, 2nd plays 7th, 3rd plays 6th and 4th plays 5th. The quarter-finals are played as a best-of-five series, meaning you need 3 wins to progress to the next round.
• The last 4 survivors play in the Final Four, at a predefined venue over a weekend. The semi-finals and final are played over a single match.

Now you know why the EuroLeague attracts so many punters! Now find out the best tips for betting on Europe's basketball elite.

How to make good predictions on a EuroLeague match?

You have to do everything you can to prepare your EuroLeague bet! There are a number of factors you should take into account before finalising your bet slip. SportyTrader has been following this competition for a number of years and has some advice for you when it comes to betting:

• The EuroLeague regular season is different from the playoffs
• Know what's at stake in a European match
• Clubs shine at home thanks to familiarity and the fans
• Go head-to-head in the EuroLeague
• Widen your horizons for the Final Four

Here are a few tips to help you get the most out of the basketball competition. We'll explain them in more detail below. 

The EuroLeague regular season is different from the playoffs

Let's face it! The regular season and the playoffs are completely different. In the regular season, it's consistency that counts. Clubs that are particularly strong at home will also be able to enjoy some success thanks to their fans. The playoffs, however, are a different story. The proof? Since the introduction of this single pool, whoever finished top of the regular season has never been able to claim the trophy. 

So when the playoffs come around, don't just rely on the regular season standings to make your predictions. Instead, you need to look at the form of the players, the style of play of the two teams and their current form. This is how you should prepare your bets following the regular season.

Know what's at stake in the European match

This is another detail to bear in mind. The EuroLeague takes place over several months. As a result, there may be matches that are left out of the regular season. Let's imagine that a club has already qualified for the playoffs in the top 6 and is taking on a team that is still battling for qualification. On paper, the team in the top 6 should be the favourite. However, the stakes will be much higher for their opponents, who will have plenty to play for. There are also matches between two teams from the same country. 

Olympiakos and Panathinaikos, Real Madrid and FC Barcelona, Red Star Belgrade and Partizan Belgrade... A host of teams will be reunited with another club from their own league. And it's not always the best team that wins in these situations! After all, they are used to playing each other on the domestic stage. The outsider therefore has a much better chance than another team of knocking off the favourite, as they know their strengths and weaknesses better.

Clubs shine at home thanks to electrifying venues

While the Final Four is played on neutral courts, this is not the case in the regular season or in the quarter-finals of the playoffs. In those cases, you need to find out which teams are playing at home. In some countries, the atmosphere can be intimidating for opposing players! Serbia, Greece and Turkey spring to mind. And that's a detail that can make all the difference.

Even when Red Star Belgrade or Fenerbahçe are the underdogs in their matches, they can still pull off an upset at home. They have an entire crowd behind them, who will put pressure on their opponents. The players also benefit from the familiarity of playing on their home court, sleeping in their own beds and being able to spend time with their families.

Head-to-head in the EuroLeague

It's a reflex you should adopt for all basketball matches! It's important to understand the difference between betting on the result and head-to-head. When you bet on the result, the score at the end of normal time is taken into account. If you bet on a club to win and they come out on top after extra time, the bet is lost, as the draw will be taken into account. This is a complicated situation, as matches can sometimes go beyond regulation time. 

And it's different for the head-to-head bet. With this bet, you are betting on the winner of the match, regardless of whether or not it goes to extra time. Admittedly, the odds are still lower than when betting on the result. However, the difference is not big enough to take the risk of playing on the result alone. We therefore advise you to play head-to-head all the time. This could save you a few surprises and, above all, earn you a lot of extra euros in the long run.

Widen your horizon for the Final Four

For the Final Four, it's sometimes a bit of a toss-up as to who will win the match. In fact, it is often only fine margins that separate two teams before the start of the games. Why not turn to other betting markets for these important matches? In particular, you can play the points total.

When two clubs have a habit of shining offensively, it’s easy to envision a high-scoring kind of game, white the opposite will also be true for two strong defensive teams. You can also bet on the winner at half-time! An interesting bet for those teams that have a knack for starting strongly. 

Of course, all the tips we've just mentioned are used by our editors for each EuroLeague prediction. They also take into account a wealth of statistical data, to give you the most comprehensive analysis possible.

So you've probably figured it out by now! It's still very interesting to follow our basketball predictions on EuroLeague matches. In addition to our tips, you'll have access to all the information you need about the match.

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What not to do for your EuroLeague predictions

You've had some valuable advice above! However, you should also be aware that there are some things you shouldn't do when betting on the EuroLeague. Here's what you shouldn't do when betting on this competition:

• Bet on a EuroLeague match where nothing is at stake
• Bet more than 5% of your bankroll on a game
• Bet live without analysing a European fixture
• Betting bigger in an attempt to make up for losses
• Rely solely on the odds offered on EL
• Choose very low odds to round off your total
• Only use the standings to analyse your bet

Many people don't follow these EuroLeague tips! So don't make the same mistake... By avoiding these errors, you'll be able to increase your winnings in the long run.

In a nutshell: how to make the right EuroLeague predictions?

You now know everything you need to know about betting on the EuroLeague. You'll need to analyse the fixture in question carefully and follow all the advice given earlier on this page. You must get used to carrying out all these tasks if you want to win your EuroLeague bets as often as possible.

Granted, it's not always easy to find the time to analyse a sporting event. In these situations, SportyTrader is there for you. Every European matchday, you can find all our free and open-access predictions on EuroLeague fixtures. Our experts take all the most important information into account when making their predictions. You can count on them.

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EuroLeague Basketball: Best odds

To bet on the EuroLeague, do not hesitate to use our EuroLeague odds comparator. It is available free of charge, so you can always take advantage of the best odds. Our EuroLeague Livescore resource is also available, so you can make the most of the European competition!