LiontipsZaragoza vs Barcelona. Prediction and bets on the match of the Spanish championship
Command Analysis
Current form
At the moment, the club from Zaragoza is closing the leading eight of the Spanish championship. The team played three matches at a high level, which helped to improve the tournament position.
Zaragoza managed to beat Baskonia (86:85), Bilbao (82:71) and Morabanc Andorra (86:79), thus the team came closer to Barcelona. The next game will be held at home, against the Catalans, so it is extremely important for Porfirio Fisac charges not to lose points.
Disqualifications and injuries
The club approaches the meeting in full fighting spirit.
Interesting facts for betting
Zaragoza are unbeaten at home for 11 matches.
Estimated line-up: Mencia - Yusta, Bango - Bell-Haines, Slawter.
Current form
The Catalans alternate defeats with victories, however, such tactics led to the club ending up in seventh place. Recently, the team has looked squeezed, because it participates in the Euroleague, which also affects the overall condition of the team.
In the previous round of the Spanish championship, Barcelona beat Murcia (86:79). Jan Vesely and Kevin Panter played as usefully for the team as possible, as they scored 38 points together. In the next meeting, the club will face a battle with its neighbor, so now is not the time to give up.
Disqualifications and injuries
The team will take to the court without losses.
Interesting facts for betting
The team has lost its last three away matches in the Spanish championship.
Probable lineup: Anderson – Parker, Vesely – Panter, Satoransky.
Trends
Bet 1st quarter. Zaragoza win
In 3 of the last 5 head-to-head matches, the club from Zaragoza won in the first quarter.
2.24Bet 1st quarter: total under 42 points
In none of the last five games have opponents scored more than 42 points in the first quarter.
1.93Tip and bets
Barcelona will take to the court as favourites, although the match will be away. Of course, it is hard to argue with such a status, but we must not forget that the Catalans are acting on two fronts and are gradually losing strength.
Zaragoza is in good shape, having won three times in a row. It is noticeable that the team is striving for more and it seems that in the next round the hosts will give battle to their neighbor in the tournament table, especially at home, the club is unstoppable now.
Our prediction is a victory for Zaragoza with a handicap of (+6.5) points at 1.70
Bet on total
Most likely, the battle of neighbors will be held at a dynamic pace and with an emphasis on attack. The hosts are in excellent shape, and the guests always strive for the best result, so we expect a spectacular game from both sides of the court.
Forecast - total over 172.5 points for 1.81
Bet on statistics
The support of the home crowd, the desire to extend the winning streak and the motivation to beat one of the league favourites will drive the Zaragoza players. We assume that they will have the opportunity to prove themselves in attack.
Forecast - Zaragoza individual total over 83.5 points for 1.74
