Round
31
Dates
11–13 March 2026
With eight rounds left after this one, EuroLeague Round 31 (11–13 March 2026) spreads across three days and could reshape the top four and the play-in zone. Fenerbahce hold a two-game cushion at 22–7; Valencia sit second at 20–10 with the league’s best offence (91.0 ppg). From third to twelfth, ten teams are packed within three wins—every result this round will move the needle. Here’s a game-by-game breakdown and where the momentum points.
Tuesday 11 March: Tip-off in Bologna
Virtus Bologna–Partizan (19:45)
Virtus (13–17, 9–5 at home) host Partizan (9–20, −227 point diff, 2–12 away). Partizan’s Carlik Jones (22.0 PIR last five) and Bruno Fernando (21.25 last five) can explode, but the Serbs have bled points all season. Virtus lean on Carsen Edwards and need this for any late play-in push. Prediction: Virtus by 6–10.
Thursday 12 March: Title race and survival battles
Dubai–Baskonia (16:00)
Dubai (15–14, 11–4 at home) open Thursday against Baskonia (9–21), who have the worst point differential in the league (−168) and a 1–11 road record. Dubai’s balance and home form give them a clear edge; Baskonia can score (86.8 ppg) but can’t get stops. Prediction: Dubai by 10–14.
Monaco–Olympiacos (18:00)
The round’s first heavyweight clash: Monaco (16–14, ninth) host Olympiacos (19–10, third). Monaco average 90.1 ppg and have Mike James (20.6 PIR last five, 17.8 ppg) and Nikola Mirotic; Olympiacos counter with the league’s top performer, Sasha Vezenkov (23.44 PIR season, 22.67 last five, 18.3 ppg), and Nikola Milutinov in the paint. The Reds own a +170 point differential and are 7–7 on the road. In a shootout, home court and James’ creation give Monaco a slim edge. Prediction: Monaco by 2–6.
Panathinaikos–Zalgiris (19:15)
Panathinaikos (16–14) welcome Zalgiris (17–13) in a battle for top-six positioning. PAO have Nigel Hayes-Davis (20.5 PIR last five, 19.5 ppg) and Kendrick Nunn; Zalgiris run through Sylvain Francisco and Moses Wright (22.0 PIR last five). Both score around 86 ppg; Zalgiris have a +154 margin and are 7–7 away. In OAKA, PAO’s crowd and depth tip it. Prediction: Panathinaikos by 4–8.
Bayern Munich–Anadolu Efes (19:30)
Bayern (13–17, 10–5 at home) face Efes (9–21), who sit 18th and have won only three times on the road. Bayern’s Andreas Obst is on a tear (19.75 PIR last five, 23.5 ppg); Efes rely on Saben Lee and Shane Larkin. At home, Bayern’s defence (80.6 ppg allowed) should contain Efes’ inconsistent attack. Prediction: Bayern by 8–12.
Paris Basketball–ASVEL (19:45)
The French derby: Paris (11–18) host ASVEL (8–22), who are last in the table with a −222 differential and 2–14 on the road. Paris score 89.8 ppg and have Nadir Hifi (20.4 PIR last five); ASVEL’s Nando de Colo (17.77 PIR season) can’t carry the load alone. Prediction: Paris by 12–16.
Real Madrid–Valencia (19:45)
The marquee tie of the round: Real Madrid (19–11, 14–2 at home) take on Valencia (20–10), who lead the league in scoring (91.0 ppg) and have a +153 margin. Madrid’s Walter Tavares (16.4 PIR last five, 2.0 bpg) and Mario Hezonja anchor a defence that allows 82.8 ppg; Jean Montero and Valencia’s depth will test them. At WiZink, Madrid’s home record and rim protection give them the nod in a tight one. Prediction: Real Madrid by 3–7.
Friday 13 March: Leaders under pressure and play-in stakes
Crvena Zvezda–Fenerbahce (19:00)
Crvena Zvezda (17–13, 11–4 at home) get a shot at the leaders Fenerbahce (22–7) in a hostile Belgrade atmosphere. Zvezda’s Chima Moneke and Jordan Nwora (18.2 PIR last five, 20.2 ppg) can score in bunches; Fener bring Wade Baldwin IV (18.4 PIR last five), Talen Horton-Tucker, and the league’s best defence (82.7 ppg allowed). Fener are 9–6 on the road and know how to close. Prediction: Fenerbahce by 4–8.
Milan–Maccabi (19:30)
EA7 Milan (15–15, −25 diff) host Maccabi (14–15) in a play-in six-pointer. Milan have Josh Nebo (18.5 PIR last five) and Zach LeDay; Maccabi counter with Jaylen Hoard and Lonnie Walker IV. Maccabi score more (89.6 ppg) but allow more (91.7); at Mediolanum Forum, Milan’s need and home form edge it. Prediction: Milan by 2–6.
Barcelona–Hapoel Tel Aviv (19:30)
FC Barcelona (17–13, eighth) close the round at home to Hapoel (17–11, fifth). Hapoel’s Elijah Bryant is the form player of the moment—27.0 PIR and 21.0 ppg over his last five—and Dan Oturu anchors the paint. Barça have Kevin Punter and Tornike Shengelia but have been inconsistent. In Palau, Barça’s talent and home court are enough to hold off a red-hot Hapoel—but only just. Prediction: Barcelona by 2–6.
Standings and form: the numbers that matter
Fenerbahce’s +111 differential is the mark of a team that wins without blowing opponents out; Valencia (+153) and Olympiacos (+170) are the only top sides with margins above +110. At the wrong end, Partizan (−227), Baskonia (−168), and ASVEL (−222) have struggled to get stops. The hottest individual form belongs to Elijah Bryant (27.0 PIR last five), Moses Wright (22.0), Carlik Jones (22.0), and Sasha Vezenkov (22.67)—each could swing a result this round.
Bottom line
Round 31 runs 11–13 March: Tuesday’s lone game in Bologna (Virtus–Partizan), Thursday’s six-pack including Madrid–Valencia and the French derby, and Friday’s triple header with Fenerbahce in Belgrade and Barça–Hapoel. The data favours home sides in most fixtures—Virtus, Madrid, Paris, Bayern, Panathinaikos, Dubai—with Fenerbahce as the main road pick in Serbia. The swing games are Monaco–Olympiacos (form vs structure) and Barça–Hapoel (Bryant’s hot hand vs Palau). Expect at least one upset; the standings are too tight for a quiet round.
