LiontipsPanathinaikos vs Barcelona. Euroleague match prediction and bets
Command Analysis
Current form
Panathinaikos slowed down and made a mistake in the last two matches. First, Serjin Ataman team lost to Zalgiris (77:84), and then suffered a defeat to Monaco (88:91).
The recent setbacks have cost the Greeks several places in the standings. They have dropped to sixth place and have seven wins and five losses. According to additional indicators, Panathinaikos is ahead of Barcelona.
Disqualifications and injuries
Will not play: Marius Grigonis, Kostas Antetokounmpo.
Interesting facts for betting
Panathinaikos have beaten Barcelona in only one of their last five matches. The Greeks have been very unsuccessful against this opponent lately.
Estimated line-up: Lessort – Nunn, Grant – Osman, Mitroglou.
Current form
Barcelona also has many failures. The Catalans have lost their last three matches in the Euroleague and have not won for three weeks. In the two previous rounds, they lost to Bayern (78:100) and Real Madrid (90:97).
It is worth adding that there is some progress in Barcelona actions. In the confrontation with Real, the Blaugranas acted quite successfully and finished the regular time in a draw. However, in overtime, luck was not on their side.
Disqualifications and injuries
Out: Chimetzu Metu, Nicholas Laprovitolla
Interesting facts for betting
Barcelona have been terrible away from home lately, losing 4 of their last 5 away games.
Probable lineup: Vesely - Panter, Satoransky - Parker, Abrines
Trends
Bet 1st quarter. Barcelona win
In 2 of the last 3 head-to-head meetings, the Catalans won the opening period
1.92Bet 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.
1.80Tip and bets
Don't underestimate Barcelona. The Catalans are very successful in Athens and regularly win here. Panathinaikos are not in the right form to easily beat the Spanish team. Given the recent results of their opponents, we assume that the visitors will give the favorite a fight.
Our prediction is Barcelona with a handicap of (+7.5) points at 1.75
Bet on total
The 170.5 point mark looks somewhat fantastic. The teams are in a bit of a crisis now, having lost their last matches. It unlikely that they'll put on a spectacular show.
Forecast - total under 170.5 points for 1.70
Bet on statistics
Sloukas is acting with enviable stability. In 3 of the last 5 matches Kostas scored 10 or more points. We expect him to please with a similar result.
Forecast - Kostas Sloukas: total over 9.5 points for 1.78
