ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne are likely to be slight favorites at home against Hapoel Tel Aviv based on their strong record at the new LDLC Arena in Villeurbanne and Euroleague experience, with early market lines for similar matchups in January pricing ASVEL around 1.75 and Hapoel around 2.05 on the moneyline. Home-court advantage and ASVEL’s deeper rotation give them a marginal edge, making them the projected front-runner with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The match between ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne and Hapoel Tel Aviv in the Euroleague is scheduled to start on 16 January 2026 at 7:00 PM local time in France, which corresponds to 6:00 PM UTC. Fans should confirm closer to tip-off in case of minor broadcast-related adjustments to the official start time.

The game will be played in Villeurbanne, part of the Lyon metropolitan area in France, at the modern LDLC Arena, ASVEL’s primary Euroleague venue with a basketball capacity of around 12,000–16,000 spectators depending on configuration. The arena features top-tier hospitality areas and steep stands that create a loud, compact atmosphere, traditionally boosting ASVEL’s home performance.

Given recent form where Hapoel Tel Aviv have been strong offensively but less consistent on the road, while ASVEL have tightened their defense at home, a realistic prediction is ASVEL to win in a close game, by a margin of 5–8 points. Odds in the region of 1.70–1.80 for ASVEL and 2.00–2.20 for Hapoel would fairly reflect ASVEL’s home edge but still respect Hapoel’s upset potential in Euroleague play.

Historically, ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne and Hapoel Tel Aviv have met only a limited number of times in recent Euroleague-era competitions, with most encounters being tightly contested and often decided in the final minutes. The head-to-head record is relatively balanced, with neither side dominating, which is why bookmakers are expected to price this as a competitive matchup rather than a one-sided contest.