Olimpia Milano vs. Real Madrid prediction for October 13, 2026
Euroleague
On October 13, Olimpia Milano and Real Madrid will face each other in the EuroLeague regular season. Here is my well-reasoned prediction for the upcoming showdown.
Olimpia Milano
Last season, Olimpia missed out on the EuroLeague playoffs, finishing four wins behind the top 10. One of the key factors behind their failure was a poor finish, with four consecutive defeats. Their start to the current regular season has not been particularly encouraging either: just one win in four games, with every defeat coming by at least 10 points.
In their most recent game, they lost to Maccabi Tel Aviv at a neutral venue, 79-97. Their only win came at home against Virtus Bologna, 87-85. Things are going better in the Italian league, where they have managed to win two of their three games.
Olimpia can still turn their EuroLeague campaign around, but they must act immediately or risk becoming stuck among the competition's underdogs.
Real Madrid
The Spanish club has made an unexpectedly poor start to the regular season, losing three games in a row. It was only in their most recent match that they defeated Partizan at home, 86-76, ending their losing streak. Although their position is far from ideal, there is strong confidence that Real Madrid will recover and reach the playoffs.
In the Spanish league, the club has yet to suffer a setback, winning all three of its games. At the start of the season, Madrid lifted the EuroLeague Super Cup, and the euphoria surrounding that success may have had a negative impact on their league campaign.
Head-to-head record
Although Madrid hold a significant advantage in their head-to-head meetings, the teams traded home wins last season: Olimpia prevailed 89-82, while Real Madrid claimed a convincing revenge victory, 106-77.
Match prediction
Both teams made a poor start to the regular season and need to make amends. Real Madrid are the favorites for the upcoming game, which looks logical given their status and roster. I expect an entertaining contest in which the visitors should hold the edge. My pick is Real Madrid to win with a -4.5-point handicap.
