Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the EuroLeague basketball match.
Anadolu Efes
Anadolu Efes are so low in the table because they have only played 9 home games out of the 21 they had this season. They have performed on their usual level in Istanbul, with 6 wins and 3 defeats. Playing against the top teams, Anadolu Efes still proves that they should be taken into account. They had a perfect game in Madrid against Real, although losing (126:130), making the Spanish team to play 4 overtimes.
Barcelona
Barcelona had 4 consecutive home games in the beginning of 2024. They used this chance, winning all these games. However, it’s enough to remember their game against Monaco (71:91) to understand how vulnerable Barcelona are in their away games. They had only 8 three-point shots, with 14 turnovers and 13 assists.
Anadolu Efes – Barcelona prediction
Barcelona have performed poorly in the away games this season. They have a negative balance of wins and defeats (4-5). They have only beaten Žalgiris (16th team in the EuroLeague) in an away game in the last month and a half (85:80). Anadolu Efes are able to beat any opponent in Istanbul. They beat Virtus 99:75 in the previous round.
Barcelona have played poorly against Anadolu Efes in Istanbul in recent years, losing 5 out of the last 8 games. The Turkish team was on fire in the last game and they’ll try to keep on this way.
