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Real Madrid vs Barcelona. Forecast for the Spanish Championship match
On December 29, two Spanish basketball giants will take to the court – Real Madrid and Barcelona. Will Barca be able to improve its away match statistics, or will Real confirm its status as the favorite at home? – read our forecast
Command Analysis
Real Madrid
SpainCurrent form
The Madrid team has not yet been able to find stability, both in the domestic championship and in the Euroleague. Chus Mateo charges have been showing an uncertain game in recent matches, which has an impact on their standings.
In the previous round, Real lost to the leader of the table, Valencia (84:85). The outcome of the match was decided by one accurate throw, which was an unpleasant blow for the Madrid team. Nevertheless, the team has a good chance to rehabilitate itself in the upcoming home match. The support of the stands and motivation for the main rival should help the hosts show their best game.
Disqualifications and injuries
The team approaches the meeting with an optimal composition.
Interesting facts for betting
Real Madrid have won the last five head-to-head matches.
Probable line-up: Ndiaye - Musa, Rafa - Deck, Feliz.
Barcelona
SpainCurrent form
The Catalan club is in a similar situation. Victories alternate with defeats, which does not allow the team to consolidate at the top of the tournament table. Problems with teamwork and accumulated fatigue affect the results.
In the last game, Joan Peñarroya team crushed Morabanc Andorra (105:79). Tomáš Satoranský showed an excellent game, scoring 20 points. However, Barça plays much weaker away from home - only two wins in 12 rounds. This makes the upcoming match in Madrid a difficult test for the Catalans.
Disqualifications and injuries
The club approaches the meeting with a fighting squad.
Interesting facts for betting
Barcelona have lost their last four away games.
Probable lineup: Anderson - Parker, Vesely - Satoransky, Panter.
Trends
Bet 1st quarter. Real Madrid win
In 4 of the last 5 head-to-head matches, Madrid won in the first quarter
1.68Bet 1st quarter: total under 41.5 points
Only 2 of the 5 head-to-head games saw more than 41 points scored in the first quarter
1.88Tip and bets
Away games remain Barcelona weak point this season. Successful performances at home are offset by failures on the away court. In turn, Real Madrid demonstrates a more stable game and has the advantage of a home arena.
The importance of this match is hard to overestimate, because both teams are motivated to improve their positions in the tournament table. In our opinion, the home team will do everything to achieve victory and rehabilitate themselves in front of their fans.
Our prediction is Real Madrid to win with a handicap of (-4.5) points at 1.71
Bet on total
It is unlikely that in such a fundamental confrontation the teams will choose a defensive tactic. Having known each other for many years, both opponents will most likely rely on an attacking game. As a result, the probability of a productive match is high.
Forecast - total over 169 points for 1.71
Bet on statistics
The hosts will have the support of their fans and their traditionally aggressive play at home. All this indicates that Real is capable of breaking their individual total and finishing the match with good attacking indicators.
Forecast - Real Madrid individual total over 87.5 points for 1.72
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