Baskonia vs. Alba. Euroleague match forecast
In the fifth round of the Euroleague on October 24, Baskonia and Alba will meet in a battle for victory. The hosts are in a slightly better situation after the previous matches, but the visitors are clearly not ready to give up. Who will have the advantage? - find out in our forecast

Command Analysis

Saski Baskonia

Current form
So far, the club from Vitoria-Gasteiz has recorded two victories. Juan Rodriguez guys beat Partizan (88:82) and also played well against Real Madrid (76:72), but it should not be forgotten that these matches took place at home.
There is another side to the coin, as Baskonia has been unsuccessful on the road, and the last match against ASVEL is proof of this (69:76). Chima Moneke and Donta Hall scored 33 points, but this was not enough. The team is behind the top ten, so the next match is extremely important.
Disqualifications and injuries
The hosts are approaching the match with an optimal line-up.
Interesting facts for betting
Baskonia have won four of their last five home games.
Probable lineup : Hall – Baldwin, Howard – Ndiaye, Cederskis.

Alba Berlin

Current form
The German team is not in the best shape. Of course, a number of injuries are to blame for this, because of which they have not yet been able to cling to a stable result. After four rounds, Alba is among the outsiders, since they have only one victory.
Israel Gonzalez guys managed to beat only Lyon (84:79), but the matches against Panathinaikos (77:87), Barcelona (73:88) and Fenerbahce (71:78) ended unsuccessfully. Not all is lost yet, but the next match will be away against a serious opponent.
Disqualifications and injuries
Malte Delov, Elias Rapicke, Ziga Samara and Matt Thomas are all questionable for the match.
Interesting facts for betting
In their last five games, Alba has only scored more than 80 points in a game twice.
Probable lineup : Bin - Olinde, Wetsel - Hermansson, Matthiesek.
Trends
Bet 1st quarter. Baskonia win
In the last three head-to-head meetings, Baskonia won the opening segment
1.65Bet 1st quarter: total over 40 points
In 3 of the last 5 head-to-head meetings between the teams, more than 40 points were scored in the opening quarter
1.72Tip and bets
"Alba" can't improve its game due to injuries. It will be hard for the team to face the opponent in the next meeting, especially as guests, so there are not many chances to put up a fight. "Baskonia" now looks much stronger and has not lost once in four rounds at home, so Juan Rodriguez guys have a much better chance of winning.
Our prediction is "Baskonia" with a handicap of (-8.5) points for 1.73
Bet on total
The German club can only go forward and take risks, as the result is not the best now. The guests understand that it is unlikely that they will be able to beat the opponent with a defensive game, so we expect an open and productive confrontation.
Forecast - total over 162.5 points for 1.70
Bet on statistics
Baskonia recent home games at the Fernando Buesa Arena have been truly impressive. The team often plays first and scores well. We expect the Basques to be on fire again.
Forecast - Baskonia individual total over 86 points for 1.74