LiontipsRed Star - Partizan. Forecast and bets on the Euroleague match
Command Analysis
Current form
The Serbian club is fighting for a place in the top 10 of the Euroleague, but stability remains the main problem. In the last round, Crvena Zvezda lost to the French ASVEL (74:77), although if not for the failure at the start of the match, the result could have been different.
Ioannis Sferopoulos' men must regain their morale and try to use the home advantage. The key task is to strengthen the attack and plug the holes in the defense. The home arena and the support of the fans can be a decisive factor for success in the derby.
Disqualifications and injuries
Joel Bolomboy and Nemanja Nedovic continue to recover from injuries.
Interesting facts for betting
Crvena Zvezda have not lost at home for three matches.
Probable lineup: Daum - Kalinic, Plavsic - Kanaan, Miller-McIntyre.
Current form
The Belgrade club is in deep crisis. Six defeats in a row is a result that speaks for itself, although Partizan players still have time to fix the situation.
The team continues to show weak attack and lack of confidence in defense. Despite this, the derby with Crvena Zvezda is a unique chance to end the bad streak and regain the fans' trust. The players need to pull themselves together and show their best form. Success in this match could be the key to getting out of the crisis.
Disqualifications and injuries
Mario Nakic will not play in the derby due to injury.
Interesting facts for betting
Partizan has won 3 of its last 5 away matches.
Probable line-up: Bosnakovic – Bonga, Davis – Ntilkina, Lundberg.
Trends
Bet 1st quarter. Crvena Zvezda win
In 3 of the last 5 matches, the Serbian club won in the first quarter.
1.71Bet 1st quarter: total under 41.5 points
Only in one of the last five games have opponents scored more than 41 points in the first quarter.
1.83Tip and bets
Partizan continues to disappoint with its play. Six defeats in a row clearly indicate problems both in attack and defense. In addition, the team does not show stable results in personal meetings, which makes it an obvious outsider in the upcoming derby.
Crvena Zvezda have a good chance of success. The home court factor, the motivation to secure a place in the Euroleague top 10 and the support of the fans should help the hosts show their strength. However, the visitors’ attitude towards the derby should not be underestimated, which could make the game more tense.
Our prediction is a victory for Crvena Zvezda with a handicap of (-4) points for 1.71
Bet on total
The match is expected to be high-scoring. The Serbian derby is traditionally characterized by a high tempo and attacking actions from both sides. Given the need for both teams to win and the pressure of the spectators, the teams are unlikely to sit back in defense. The overall total of the match has a high chance of being broken.
Forecast - total over 161.5 points for 1.71
Bet on statistics
Crvena Zvezda plays confidently at home and demonstrates an attacking style. The team has no serious problems with the lineup, and the support of the home crowd should add confidence to the players. There is every reason to expect that the hosts will pull themselves together and show a productive game.
Forecast - individual total of "Crvena Zvezda" over 84.5 points for 1.90
