Bayern vs. Panathinaikos. Euroleague match prediction
Bayern and Panathinaikos will meet in Munich on December 27. Who will be stronger in this important encounter and be able to strengthen their position in the standings? - find out in our forecast

Command Analysis

FC Bayern Munchen

Current form
The German club is confidently conducting the current season, being in the group of leaders of the Euroleague. The team continues to fight for the top positions, but periodic misfires prevent it from reaching the first place.
In the last round, Bayern won a tense victory over Olimpia Milan (79:78). The end of the match was extremely dramatic, but the players under the leadership of Gordon Herbert showed character. Carsen Edwards was a key figure, scoring 25 points.
Disqualifications and injuries
Vladimir Lucic will not take to the court in the next match due to injury.
Interesting facts for betting
The German club have not lost at home in four matches.
Tentative lineup: Booker - Giffey, Voigtmann - Weiler-Babb, Edwards.

Panathinaikos

Current form
The Greek club are sixth in the league table but are feeling the pressure from rivals Anadolu Efes and Zalgiris. Despite their recent slump, Ergin Attaman side are finding form again.
In the last two matches, Panathinaikos demonstrated a confident game, beating Olimpia Milan (103:74) and crushing Baskonia (104:69). These successes gave the team confidence, but the upcoming trip to Munich promises to be a difficult test. The guests will have to show their best to put up a fight with the ambitious German club.
Disqualifications and injuries
Marius Grigonis will not play in the next match due to injury.
Interesting facts for betting
The Greek club has won all five of its last matches.
Probable lineup: Hernangomez - Kalaitsakis, Lesso - Grant, Nunn.
Trends
Bet 1st quarter. Panathinaikos win
In 4 of the last 5 head-to-head matches, the Greek club won in the first quarter
1.87Bet 1st quarter: total under 42.5 points
None of the last five head-to-head games have seen more than 42 points scored in the first quarter.
1.90Tip and bets
Panathinaikos is trying to stabilize its results, but away games have not been easy for them lately. Two wins in a row are only an intermediate success, and it is too early to talk about full combat readiness.
Bayern are in a better position. The home arena and the support of the fans should be important factors that will help the Munich club achieve their goal. The team knows how to act against the Greek opponent, which gives them additional confidence. In our opinion, the victory will go to the hosts this time.
Our prediction is a victory for Bayern, taking into account overtime, at 2.05
Bet on total
Both teams tend to play aggressively in attack, especially in important matches. Bayern will strive to win, relying on their attack, and Panathinaikos is unlikely to abandon their attacking style of play. In such a situation, betting on the total looks more logical choice.
Forecast - total over 169.5 points for 1.72
Bet on statistics
The home factor and the desire to improve their position in the standings should be key motivators for Bayern. Given the opponent less than reliable defense, the hosts can show a bright attacking game and break the individual total.
Prediction - individual total of "Bayern" over 85.5 points for 1.90