Murcia vs Real Madrid – Preview & Prediction (Dec. 30, 2025)
Match Preview
Murcia host Real Madrid in Round 13 of the Liga Endesa on Tuesday, and both teams arrive in strong form. Murcia have been flying this season — after 12 games they sit 10–2 and are on an eight-game winning streak. Their attack is productive (around 118 points per 100 possessions) and, perhaps more importantly, their defense has been outstanding, allowing roughly 104 points per 100 possessions.
Key contributors for Murcia include David DeJulius, who has been their leading scorer, Dylan Ennis with steady playmaking and rebounding, and Michael Forrest, who provides efficient scoring in limited minutes. The collective defensive effort has been the backbone of their surge up the table.
Real Madrid have had a strong season too, sitting at 11–1. After a slightly sluggish start and a couple of surprise setbacks, they’ve rattled off a long winning run in the league and look determined to stay on top. Their offense ranks among the league’s best at about 119.5 points per 100 possessions, and their defense is elite as well, conceding close to 106 points per 100 possessions.
The roster depth is one of Real Madrid’s biggest advantages — they have several high-level players who can change a game on any night. One area where they’ve been less sharp this year is three-point accuracy, which has dipped compared with previous seasons.
Prediction & Team News
Recent history favors Real Madrid: Murcia have lost the last six meetings between the clubs. Still, current form suggests this will be competitive. Murcia have no reported injuries, while Real Madrid list Trey Lyles as questionable.
Given both teams’ defensive strength and the way Murcia like to control tempo at home, this looks more likely to be a tight, lower-scoring contest than an offensive shootout. Real Madrid’s ability to grind out results and fight back from deficits is proven, but repeating a big comeback on the road isn’t guaranteed against a sturdy home side.
Tip-off: Tuesday, 30.12.2025 — 21:00 CET
Prediction: Total points under 175.5
Suggested stake: 2 units (odds offered at publication time)
Summary: Expect a physical game focused on defense and control of possessions. If Murcia keep the tempo low and defend as they have been, the matchup should stay close and under the projected total.
