LiontipsJoventut - Ratiopharm. Forecast and bets on the Eurocup match
Command Analysis
Current form
The team from Badalona has been showing an extremely unstable game this season. Occupying the penultimate place in the table, the Spaniards cannot cope with the competition, losing important points. In the last round, Joventut suffered a big defeat to Hapoel Tel Aviv (70:95), which only emphasized the difference in the level of play.
The main problem remains the weak defense, which cannot cope with the pressure of the opponents. In the upcoming match, the team will try to improve the situation, but the tasks are complicated by a strong opponent.
Disqualifications and injuries
The team approaches the confrontation with an optimal line-up.
Interesting facts for betting
Since the start of the season, the team has won two victories at home in the Eurocup.
Tentative line-up: Dekker – Kraag, Tomic – Dotson, Robertson.
Current form
The German club is in fifth place and has shown good results in recent rounds. Ty Garrelson team won two victories in a row, first over Hapoel Tel Aviv (82:80), and then over Trefl Sopot (83:69).
The team is confident in attack and demonstrates team basketball, which makes it a dangerous opponent for anyone. Ratiofarm has a chance to rise higher, and the match with the outsider can be a good opportunity to strengthen its position.
Disqualifications and injuries
The team will take to the court without any major losses.
Interesting facts for betting
The German club has three away wins in the European Cup.
Probable lineup: Roby - Jallow, Essenge - Jessup, Weidemann.
Trends
Bet 1st quarter: total under 41 points
Only in 2 of the last 5 head-to-head games have the opponents scored more than 41 points in the first quarter.
1.94Bet 1st quarter. Ratiopharm win
In 4 of the last 5 head-to-head matches, the German club won in the first quarter.
2.24Tip and bets
Joventut is in crisis and cannot effectively use the home advantage. Of course, the next game is extremely important and the hosts will try to rehabilitate themselves in front of the fans, but the opponent is well prepared.
Ratiopharm is showing a confident game and is striving for new victories. The Germans have a better chance of success due to their stable form and competent strategy. In our opinion, the guests will achieve their goal.
Our prediction is a victory for Ratiopharm with a handicap of (+6.5) points for 1.82
Bet on total
Both teams are inclined to a productive game. Joventut will actively attack, trying to impose a fight, and Ratiopharm will respond with its speed and accuracy. Most likely, the match will be open-ended, and the total will be broken.
Forecast - total over 163.5 points for 1.67
Bet on statistics
Despite their weak defense, the Spaniards maintain their focus on attacking play. Their matches often end with a high number of points, so in this game, Joventut is able to overcome its individual total.
Forecast - individual total of "Joventud" over 85 points for 1.69
