Hamburg - Hapoel Jerusalem. Eurocup match forecast
On December 17, the German Hamburg will host Hapoel Jerusalem at its arena. The hosts are in last place in the table and are trying to improve their results, while the Israeli club is fighting for first place. Will the visitors be able to live up to expectations and get a much-needed victory? - find out in our forecast

Command Analysis

Hamburg Towers

Current form
The German team continues to struggle with the crisis. Hamburg is in the last place in the Eurocup table, having won only two games since the start of the season. In the last match, Benka Barloska team lost at home to Valencia (78:86), where, despite a decent attack, they were noticeably weaker in defense and organization of the game.
The team problems are related to poor teamwork and weak defense. The match against Hapoel will be, to some extent, a test of their own strength, in which the hosts will try to please their fans.
Disqualifications and injuries
The team approaches the confrontation without losses.
Interesting facts for betting
The German club has won three of its last five home games.
Probable lineup: Ogbe - Wimberg, Kuat - Ivy, Stowe.

Hapoel Jerusalem

Current form
The Israeli club continues to pursue the leader, but the last two matches have been unsuccessful. Yonatan Alon charges suffered defeats from Valencia (83:96) and Lietkabelis (87:93). The loss in the match with the Lithuanian club was especially unpleasant, where Hapoel was not focused enough in defense.
However, the team remains competitive, thanks to the consistent play of its leaders. The match against the tournament outsider provides an excellent opportunity for rehabilitation, and the Israelis will try to make the most of this chance.
Disqualifications and injuries
The team approaches the meeting with an optimal line-up.
Interesting facts for betting
In this Eurocup competition, the Israeli club has lost away from home only once.
Probable lineup: Zusman - Johnson, Chachashvili - Harper, Carrington.
Trends
Bet 1st quarter. Hapoel win
In 3 of the last 5 matches, the Israeli club won in the first quarter.
1.57IT Hamburg bet over 78.5 points
In 4 of the last 5 matches, the German team scored more than 78 points per game
1.68Tip and bets
Hamburg will enter the court as an underdog. The team is demonstrating a weak defensive game, which makes its chances of winning minimal even at home. Hapoel Jerusalem is determined to break the losing streak and return to winning. The visitors have the necessary potential to demonstrate a confident game and take away points. In our opinion, the Israeli club will rehabilitate itself in this match.
Our prediction is a victory for Hapoel Jerusalem with a handicap of (-6.5) points for 1.72
Bet on total
Both teams are likely to be looking for an open game. Hamburg have nothing to lose and will try to play effectively for their fans. Hapoel, in turn, are looking to end their losing streak, which will force them to also be aggressive in attack.
Forecast - total over 165.5 points for 1.75
Bet on statistics
The visitors have the motivation and potential for a productive game. Given Hamburg weak defense and Hapoel need to regain confidence, we expect the Israeli club to beat the individual total.
Forecast - Hapoel Jerusalem individual total over 86.5 points for 1.75