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Virtus Bologna vs Alba. Euroleague match prediction
On December 4, in the 13th round of the Euroleague, Virtus Bologna will meet Alba. Both teams are at the bottom of the table and are trying to escape the outsider zone. Who will be able to use their chances and break the losing streak? - read our forecast
Command Analysis
Virtus Segafredo Bologna
ItalyCurrent form
The Italian team continues to experience serious difficulties in the current season. The team is in the penultimate place in the Euroleague, which is due to a series of four defeats in a row. Luca Banchi charges are unsuccessful in both defense and attack, which prevents them from consistently scoring points.
Despite all the difficulties, the team has the potential to overcome the crisis. Leaders such as William Clyburn and Isaiah Cordinier are capable of taking the initiative. The upcoming meeting with their table neighbors will be a key opportunity for Virtus to regain confidence.
Disqualifications and injuries
The team approaches the match in full fighting spirit.
Interesting facts for betting
Since the start of the Euroleague season, the team has won one victory at home.
Estimated line-up: Clyburn – Shenegia, Zizic – Payola, Cordinier.
Alba Berlin
GermanyCurrent form
The German team is in last place in the Euroleague, with only two wins to its credit. The last match against Maccabi ended in a crushing defeat (85:103), where Alba defense simply could not cope with the opponent fast attack. Israel Gonzalez team has been showing a weak game on the road, which makes the upcoming match especially difficult.
On the positive side, some players like Spagnolo and Prosida are playing reliably and can add to their scoring potential. However, to improve the situation, a radical change in tactics and discipline is needed.
Disqualifications and injuries
Justin Bean, William McDowell-White, Louis Olinde and Matthew Thomas are all out of the next game due to injury.
Interesting facts for betting
The German club has lost its last five away games in the Euroleague.
Probable line-up: Wetzel - Williams, Matthyssek - Procida, Spagnolo.
Trends
Bet 1st quarter. Virtus win
In all five of their last head-to-head matches, the Italian club has won in the first quarter.
1.49Bet 1st quarter: total under 40.5 points
Only in 1 of the last 5 head-to-head games have the opponents scored more than 40 points in the first quarter.
2.25Tip and bets
The meeting between the two Euroleague outsiders promises to be tense. Virtus, having the home court advantage, looks like the favorite, but Alba is also capable of putting up a fight.
The Italians will likely try to take advantage of their opponent defensive problems, while the visitors will try to play aggressive and fast basketball. Given the current form of both teams, the game will likely be played without one side gaining a major advantage.
Our prediction is a victory for Alba with a handicap of (+11) points for 1.77
Bet on total
Since the teams have nothing to lose, it is unlikely that they will act cautiously and defensively. Rather, on the contrary, we will see a fast pace of play and effective actions from both sides.
Forecast - total over 165.5 points for 1.71
Bet on statistics
Home walls, support from the stands and unwillingness to fall to the last line of the Euroleague will force the Italian club to move forward. We assume that the hosts will play well in attack, considering the problems of the German opponent defense.
Forecast - Virtus individual total over 88.5 points for 1.90
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