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Besiktas vs Anadolu Efes. Turkish Championship Match Forecast
On January 5, Istanbul will host an interesting confrontation between Besiktas and Anadolu Efes. The home team will try to rehabilitate themselves for their recent defeat, but their opponent is showing impressive form. Anadolu Efes is approaching the match with a series of three wins and high ambitions. Will Besiktas be able to take advantage of the home court factor and stop the favorite? - find out in our forecast
Command Analysis
Besiktas
TurkeyCurrent form
Dusan Alimpijevic charges are showing inconsistent results. The team is in the middle of the tournament table and is trying to secure a place among the playoff contenders. In the last round, Besiktas suffered an unfortunate defeat from Manisa (88:94), although before that they managed to win two victories in a row.
The team focuses on attacking play, but often suffers from shortcomings in defense. The home arena remains Besiktas main asset, as the team has lost only once at home this season. The game against Anadolu Efes will be a serious test for the hosts. To succeed, Besiktas needs not only to show its best in attack, but also to play reliably in defense, which is often lacking in matches with strong opponents.
Disqualifications and injuries
The team approaches the meeting with an optimal line-up.
Interesting facts for betting
The team has one home defeat this season.
Probable line-up: Arslan - Terry, Left - Nedham, Matthews.
Anadolu Efes
TurkeyCurrent form
The guests from Istanbul are in excellent shape. Tomislav Mijatovic charges are confidently performing both in the national championship and in the Euroleague. Anadolu Efes won the last three matches, beating Bahcesehir (93:80), Merkezefendi (96:63) and Karsiyaka (99:96).
The team attacking play is particularly impressive. Shane Larkin and Rodrigue Beaubois continue to set the tone, demonstrating excellent scoring and leadership qualities. Efes focuses on fast and dynamic basketball, which allows them to effectively act against any opponents. The team has a difficult away game ahead, but given the current form and depth of the roster, the visitors are counting on continuing their winning streak. The match against Besiktas will be another step in their fight for the championship lead.
Disqualifications and injuries
The team will take to the court without losses.
Interesting facts for betting
In 4 of the last 5 head-to-head matches the team has won against Besiktas.
Probable line-up: Osmani - Nwora, Poirier - Larkin, Thompson.
Trends
Bet 1st quarter. Anadolu Efes win
In 3 of the last 5 head-to-head matches, the team won in the first quarter.
1.84Bet 1st quarter: total over 42.5 points
In 3 of the last 5 head-to-head games, more than 42 points were scored in the first quarter.
1.79Tip and bets
Besiktas will try to use their home advantage to put up a fight against one of the league leaders. The team is doing well on their home court and has only lost once at home this season. However, they are up against the powerful Anadolu Efes, who are in great shape and are on a winning streak.
The visitors have a deeper squad and have demonstrated stability in recent matches. Their experience and performance give them a serious advantage in the upcoming match. In our opinion, Anadolu Efes will win, but the game promises to be tough.
Our prediction is Anadolu Efes victory with overtime at 1.60
Bet on total
The game promises to be productive. Besiktas will rely on an aggressive style to compensate for the difference in class. In turn, Anadolu Efes, thanks to its powerful attack, is capable of breaking through any defense. We assume that the total will be broken.
Forecast - total over 169 points for 1.68
Bet on statistics
Anadolu Efes shows a high level of efficiency, especially in recent matches. The team has a strong attacking line, which will not leave Besiktas' defense without work. We believe that the guests will beat their individual total.
Forecast - Anadolu Efes individual total over 86 points for 1.73
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