Adam Williams presents his prediction for the EuroLeague match.
The final EuroLeague Play-In match will be held on Friday, deciding which team will claim the eighth seed and face Olympiacos in the play-offs. Real Madrid are considered favourites, but Bayern Munich have already beaten them once this season (98:89).
Real Madrid Baloncesto
The experienced stars of Real Madrid struggled in their recent defeat to Paris Basketball (73:81). The team’s leading scorers, Mario Hezonja and Džanan Musa, combined for just 11 points, while Edy Tavares was thoroughly outplayed on the boards by Kevarrius Hayes, managing only one rebound compared to his opponent’s six. Head coach Mateo Chus continues to place his faith in three-point shooting, a strategy that has yielded poor results given the current personnel. Once again, the squad’s perimeter players failed to deliver, converting just 7 of 27 attempts from long range.
Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich are currently in excellent form. The returning Devin Booker made a major impact, scoring 21 points to lead the team. Veteran Vladimir Lučić came through in overtime, hitting key baskets that clinched the win. The contribution of Nick Weiler-Babb has been immense. Recently named the best defender of the regular season, his absence was a crucial factor in Bayern Munich’s earlier defeat to Real Madrid in their second encounter of the campaign.
Real Madrid Baloncesto vs Bayern Munich Prediction
Despite Real Madrid being widely tipped to win, this might be the moment to take a chance on Bayern Munich. Bayern Munich have all the assets to pull off a victory: a dependable scorer, an elite defender capable of neutralising Real Madrid’s main offensive threats, and a centre who can battle Edy Tavares on the boards.
