Euroleague simulator reveals: what are the chances for Maccabi and Hapoel Tel Aviv for the rest of the season?

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According to Walla, the simulator of the GNBasketIntel account, which published its first projections for the 2026/27 season after the ninth Euroleague round, estimates that Maccabi Tel Aviv has only a 2% chance of finishing in the top 10 and reaching the play-in. The simulation is based on 10,000 runs and on Elo ratings and efficiency data.

According to Maariv, the model projects Maccabi with 13 wins for the season. In addition, according to Maariv, Hapoel Tel Aviv has a real chance of reaching the playoffs directly.

According to Sport5, the projection for Maccabi and Hapoel Tel Aviv is pessimistic for the Yellows, and the article's headline asks where Hapoel Tel Aviv is ranked.