LiontipsPanathinaikos vs Maccabi Tel Aviv. Euroleague match prediction and bets
Command Analysis
Current form
The current champion of the tournament has not yet managed to rise to the top. Serdzhin Ataman charges lost too much at the start, so now they occupy the sixth line in the tournament table. They have only five victories.
In the previous round, Panathinaikos suffered another setback. Despite the fact that the team played at home, they were unable to beat Olympiakos (89:94).
Disqualifications and injuries
Will not play: Kostas Antetokounmpo, Marius Grigonis.
Interesting facts for betting
In Athens, Panathinaikos have lost to Maccabi in 3 of their last 5 matches. Despite their status as favourites, it will be difficult for the Greeks to count on success.
Probable lineup : Lessort - Nunn, Grant - Hernangomez, Brown.
Current form
Maccabi has no away wins this season. Outside Belgrade, the Israelis are losing everything they can. They have four away losses in total, making them one of the worst in this regard.
In the previous round, Maccabi suffered another setback. This time, the Tel Aviv team lost to the Italian Virtus. In Bologna, the score was 77:84, not in favor of the Israelis.
Disqualifications and injuries
Maccabi has no personnel problems.
Interesting facts for betting
In 3 of the last 4 matches, Maccabi has not scored more than 79 points. The Israelis are not very convincing in attack right now.
Estimated lineup : Rivero - Yokubaitis, Randolph - Hoard, Reiman.
Trends
Bet 1st quarter: Maccabi win
In the last three head-to-head meetings, the Israelis won the opening segment
2.58Bet 1st quarter: total over 40.5 points
In the last three head-to-head meetings, more than 40 points were scored in the opening quarter.
1.77Tip and bets
Maccabi plays without much of a fight in away matches. The Israelis lost to Virtus by seven points. Panathinaikos is much stronger and the gap could be more impressive. We believe that the visitors will not be able to hold out in Athens.
Our prediction is Panathinaikos with a handicap of (-9.5) points at 1.75
Bet on total
Panathinaikos is very aggressive in attack and often scores more than 90 points. Maccabi does not have such a strong defense, so probably nothing will change. The meeting should be high-flying.
Forecast - total over 164.5 points for 1.72
Bet on statistics
In most of the recent matches, the Israelis have not scored more than 80 points. It is unlikely that they will be able to do this in Athens.
Prediction - Maccabi: total under 80.5 points for 1.78
