Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the EuroLeague match.
Paris Basketball will be making their debut in the EuroLeague, and their first opponent is a relatively manageable one, but can the hosts still compete for a victory even against them?
Paris Basketball
Thanks to their EuroCup victory last season, Paris have earned a spot in Europe's premier basketball tournament. They began this season with two away fixtures in the French Championship, clinching a win in one of them. However, that victory came against one of last season's underdogs, and now they face a much more skilled and experienced opponent. It is worth noting that Paris are encountering certain issues at the start, averaging 15.5 turnovers per game, which inevitably impacts their attack. Additionally, the team commits a significant number of fouls, averaging 21.5 per game. It's important to mention that these statistics come from matches at a level considerably below that of the EuroLeague.
Crvena Zvezda
Compared to their French opponents, the visitors appear to be a more balanced and experienced team. The Serbian side have also competed in two matches since the start of the season, securing one win. Notably, Crvena Zvezda boast a solid field goal percentage (48.5%) and an impressive free throw success rate (82.5%). Defensively, they face few challenges, averaging 7.5 steals per game and effectively converting subsequent fast breaks.
Paris Basketball vs Crvena Zvezda Prediction
In this match, the experience of the teams will play a pivotal role alongside the class of the players, and this advantage lies clearly with the Serbian side. Despite the support from the stands, Paris may become overly anxious, exacerbating their problems and allowing Crvena Zvezda to score even more points. There seems to be no alternative outcome but a victory for the visitors.
