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Barcelona - Bilbao. Betting Tip for the match of the Spanish championship
On January 19, the Palau Blaugrana arena in Barcelona will host a regular Spanish championship match, in which local Barcelona will host Bilbao. The Catalans are trying to secure a place in the playoff zone, because any slip-up could cost them a place in the top 8. For the visitors, this is also a fundamental game, given their desire to rehabilitate themselves for their last two defeats. Who will be able to pull themselves together after the failures and show their best game? - read our betting tip
Command Analysis
Barcelona
SpainCurrent form
The Catalan club continues to fight for a place in the playoffs, occupying the eighth line in the standings. After three defeats in a row, Joan Peñarroya charges managed to pull themselves together and beat Gran Canaria in a tough fight (77:74). In this game, Kevin Panter became a key figure, scoring 20 points.
However, Barcelona are still far from their best form. The team is unstable in defense, and the attack often depends on the individual actions of the leaders. The upcoming match will be a test of strength, as a mistake can seriously affect the chances of reaching the playoffs.
The home arena remains the strong point of the Catalans. Barcelona traditionally shows confident basketball at home, and this could be their main trump card in the game against Bilbao.
Disqualifications and injuries
The team approaches the confrontation without losses.
Interesting facts for betting
Barcelona have won 4 of the last 5 head-to-head matches.
Probable lineup: Parker - Anderson, Metu - Satoransky, Panter.
Bilbao Basket
SpainCurrent form
Jaume Ponsarnau team, after a successful series of three victories, began to lose ground. The last two matches ended in defeats, first to Tenerife (86:75), and then to Unicaja (81:86). Despite these failures, Bilbao remains a competitive team that can cause problems for any opponent.
The main weakness of the visitors is their away game. The team often loses concentration in defense and does not always cope with the high-tempo basketball of the opponents. Nevertheless, Bilbao retains a chance to fight for the playoffs and will try to show its best in the upcoming match.
Disqualifications and injuries
The team will take to the court with its optimal lineup.
Interesting facts for betting
Bilbao have recorded two away wins since the start of the season.
Probable line-up: De Ridder - Abdur-Rahman, Hlinason - Frey, Dragic.
Trends
Bet 1st quarter. Barcelona win
In 4 of the last 5 head-to-head matches, the Catalans won in the first quarter.
1.53Bet 1st quarter: total under 40.5 points
None of the last five head-to-head games have seen more than 40 points scored in the first quarter.
1.90Tip and bets
Bilbao are not in the best shape heading into the match, having suffered two defeats in a row. The team has been showing inconsistent play away from home, which could be a serious problem against Barcelona. The Catalans, in turn, are determined to rehabilitate themselves for their weak start to the season and secure a place in the top 8.
Barcelona traditionally plays confidently at home, and the support of the stands will be an important factor. The visitors will try to impose a fight, but the current form and level of the opponents speak in favor of a victory for the hosts.
Our prediction is Barcelona victory with a handicap of (-9) points at 1.70
Bet on total
Face-to-face meetings between these teams often take place in an attacking vein. Given the importance of the match for both sides, we can expect active actions from both Barcelona and Bilbao. In our opinion, the total will be broken, since no one will play defensively.
Betting Tip - total over 165 points for 1.70
Bet on statistics
In home matches, Barcelona tries to act as aggressively as possible in attack. Given the current form of the opponent and the need to win, the Catalans will try to dominate from the first minutes. We believe that the hosts will turn on maximum speed and break their individual total.
Prediction - Barcelona individual total over 88 points for 1.74
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