Adam Williams presents his prediction for the EuroLeague match.
The eighth round of the EuroLeague presents a thrilling fixture as Athens hosts the giants of Greek basketball. These fierce rivals recently clashed in the domestic league, with Panathinaikos celebrating a 78:71 victory. Could we see revenge?
Panathinaikos
The hosts have started the tournament in a manner befitting the reigning champions, securing five wins in their first seven games. Moreover, Panathinaikos are riding a six-game winning streak across all competitions, showcasing their superb form. Their success is largely due to their excellent offensive play, averaging 85.9 points per game in the EuroLeague, placing them third in scoring. Their leader, Kendrick Nunn, is averaging 16.3 points and dishing out 3.4 assists per game.
Olympiacos Piraeus
The visitors are on a commendable three-game winning run, including two significant EuroLeague victories against Real Madrid (79:69) and Barcelona (95:74). Olympiacos average 82.4 points per game this season, having demonstrated their ability to attack effectively against elite opponents. The team’s standout star is Sasha Vezenkov, who is averaging 17.6 points per game.
Panathinaikos vs Olympiacos Piraeus Prediction
This encounter pits two teams of equal strength against each other, making it difficult to predict a winner. Thus, we suggest focusing on the total points for the match. While Olympiacos have recently shown they can grind games down, with their last meeting producing just 149 points, the previous seven clashes between these sides saw a minimum of 159 combined points.
