Adam Williams presents his prediction for the EuroLeague match.
Barcelona Bàsquet return home after suffering two heavy defeats in Monaco and now face the prospect of early elimination from the competition. AS Monaco Basket delivered dominant performances on their home court, excelling on both ends of the floor, and are now just one win away from securing a place in the Final Four.
Barcelona Bàsquet
The squad has struggled significantly in the opening two games of the series, losing by margins of 17 and 13 points respectively. Offensively, FC Barcelona Bàsquet managed only 80 and 79 points while committing a total of 31 turnovers, compounded by poor shooting efficiency. Their situation is further complicated by the absences of Nicolás Laprovíttola, Chimezie Metu, Juan Nunez, and Dame Sarr. Even in their recent domestic league win over Unicaja Málaga (83:81), the team looked uninspired and committed 18 turnovers.
AS Monaco Basket
AS Monaco Basket have delivered outstanding performances at home. The team have showcased excellent ball movement, recording 21 and 28 assists across the two fixtures. Overall, they have been the most efficient offensive team in the playoffs, averaging 94.5 points per game. On the road, their form remains solid, having claimed 10 wins in 17 regular season outings. The visitors are expected to take to the court with a full-strength lineup, with Mouhammadou Jaite and Elie Okobo both in excellent form — each averaging 15 points per game against FC Barcelona Bàsquet in this series.
Barcelona Bàsquet vs AS Monaco Basket Prediction
Barcelona Bàsquet are dealing with serious personnel issues, while AS Monaco Basket continue to perform with confidence and superiority across all key statistics. Despite being considered favourites by many, Barcelona Bàsquet face a tough challenge. We’re backing the visitors to cover the spread.
