Bayern Munich and Partizan are in opposite halves of the standings after the opening two rounds. Bayern sit 13th, outside the play-off places, while Partizan trail EuroLeague leaders Dubai Basketball only on points difference.
Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich are also among the worst defensive teams, ranking 18th with an average of 92.0 points conceded. That figure was pushed up by their heavy 76:100 defeat to Fenerbahce at the start of this week. The EuroLeague schedule across the two seasons has meant Bayern have now played five consecutive matches away from home. They won three of those games but conceded at least 80 points in each. Looking back to 1 April, when they last played a EuroLeague home game, and the matches before it, Bayern won two and lost two of their four spring fixtures, conceding at least 81 points in three of them.
Partizan
Partizan have scored consistently at the start of the EuroLeague season, putting up 92 points both at home to Olimpia Milano and away to Paris Basketball. Those results gave them two wins and second place in the standings. They also scored at least 83 points in each of their four pre-season games. Their scoring has risen by at least 15% compared with the middle of last season. Bayern Munich's defence also raises questions, so the visitors should have a good chance of scoring at least as many points as they have usually managed this season.
Bayern Munich vs Partizan Prediction
Partizan have averaged 80.6 points in their last five away games against Bayern Munich, but we expect that figure to rise given the opening two rounds. Our prediction is that the visitors will score at least 82 points.
