Adam Williams presents his prediction for the EuroLeague match.
When the top seed meets the eighth in a EuroLeague quarter-final, the expectation is typically a straightforward path for the favourites. So far, the series between Olympiacos Piraeus and Real Madrid has largely followed that pattern, but Real Madrid will be aiming to shift the momentum.
Real Madrid
Real Madrid only advanced through the play-in on their second try, having to expend additional energy in a match against Bayern Munich (93:71). That route is unlikely to prove effective against Olympiacos. Olympiacos have reached the Final Four in each of the last three seasons and were runners-up once, so they are unlikely to let their guard down against Real Madrid.
Olympiacos Piraeus
At home, Olympiacos registered victories by no fewer than six points. In both games, their top performer was Alexander Vezenkov. The Bulgarian power forward delivered consistent displays, scoring 23 and 22 points respectively, along with 7 rebounds in each outing. Olympiacos Piraeus are enjoying a six-game winning streak, while Real Madrid have dropped three of their last six games.
Real Madrid vs Olympiacos Piraeus Prediction
During the regular season, Real Madrid even suffered a home defeat (86:96), so we anticipate the visitors will look to close out the series in the shortest time possible. We're backing them to do just that, despite the scepticism from some quarters.
