LiontipsBarcelona — Maccabi Tel Aviv. Forecast and bets for the Euroleague match
Command Analysis
Current form
Catalans are having serious difficulties gaining points in the Euroleague. In recent rounds, Joan Peñarroi's team suffered two defeats in a row, losing to ASVEL (94:100) and Baskonia (86:88). Barcelona's main problem is instability at the end of matches – the team often loses control and allows opponents to impose their game. Despite this, the Catalans remain in the top 8, but the density in the table is too high, and any further defeat can seriously complicate the task of reaching the playoffs.
In the next match, the team will play at home, which gives an additional advantage. Barcelona understands perfectly well that it is necessary to win, because there is an intense struggle ahead for places at the top of the table.
Disqualifications and injuries
Nicolas Laprovittola will not play in the next match due to injury.
Interesting facts for betting
The last five face-to-face matches ended in favor of Barcelona.
Approximate line-up: Parker - Parra, Fall - Satoransky, Panter.
Current form
The Israeli club is disappointing its fans this season. Maccabi does not stand up to competition and has firmly established itself among the outsiders of the Euroleague. In the last round, Oded Kattash's team was defeated by Alba (87:93), which further complicated their standings. The team makes too many mistakes in defense and has problems building attacking combinations.
There is practically no chance of reaching the playoffs, so Maccabi only has to finish the season. However, in matches against strong opponents, the team tries to demonstrate decent basketball. Ahead is a difficult trip to Barcelona, where the Israelis will have to try very hard to avoid another defeat.
Disqualifications and injuries
Gyalen Gord will not play in the next match due to health problems.
Interesting facts for betting
In the current Euroleague draw, Maccabi has won only once on the road.
Approximate line-up: Rivero - Randolph, Sorkin - Blatt, Yokubaitis.
Trends
The rate is the 1st quarter. Barcelona's victory
In 3 of the last 5 face-to-face matches, the Catalans won in the first quarter.
1.481st quarterbet: total less than 43.5 points
In only 2 of the last 5 face-to-face matches in the first quarter, more than 43 points were scored.
1.87Tip and bets
Despite two consecutive failures, Barcelona looks much stronger compared to their opponents. The team is still fighting for high places in the standings, and therefore cannot afford to lose points.
Maccabi is performing extremely poorly this season. The team has problems with the structure of the game, and also performs poorly in matches against strong opponents. It's hard to imagine that an Israeli club will be able to compete on equal terms with the Catalans, especially on their court. In our opinion, Barcelona will confidently take advantage of the opponent's weaknesses and achieve victory.
Our prediction is that Barcelona will win, taking into account the handicap (-9.5) points in 1.71
Bet on the total
The Catalans are aiming to play attacking basketball, especially after two failures. The support of the home stands will push them to take action from the very first minutes. Maccabi, despite the weak results, is still trying to play effectively, so we expect to break through the overall total in this match.
Forecast - total more than 170.5 points in 1.67
Betting on statistics
Barcelona needs to win, and for that they will have to prove themselves in attack. The Catalans have a powerful offensive line, and their opponent is having serious problems defending. We assume that the individual total of the hosts will be broken, as Barcelona has all the opportunities for a productive match.
Prediction – Barcelona's individual total is over 91.5 points in 1.90 minutes
