Virtus vs Bayern: Analysis and Prediction – Virtus will host Bayern from Munich in the EuroLeague Round 18.
Virtus vs Bayern Odds
Virtus Team News
Virtus launched a very ambitious project this season, headed by Sergio Scariolo. However, the Italian expert did not get the opportunity to lead the team, considering that there were disagreements with the leading people in the club regarding the composition of the team.
Luca Banchi, the best coach of the last FIBA World Cup, came to his place, which made Virtus aware that in the coming period, he will be as serious as possible. The results exceeded all expectations. Virtus gives the impression of a dominant team both with the game and the state of the table. Many see the team from Bologna as an extremely offensive team. That’s somewhat true, given that the lineup features one Marco Belinelli, who has a big hand in Virtus’ 12-5 EuroLeague record, and that Banchi is an offensive-minded coach, which could can also be seen with Latvia at the FIBA World Cup. However, Virtus showed another side in the win against Partizan by 77:75. One of the best offense in the league could not score more than 20 points against the team from Bologna in one quarter, which is the best evidence of a quality defense. Isaia Cordinier and Daniel Hackett took turns on Kevin Punter and made things difficult for him.
This variety and balance in the game is what brought Virtus to the top of the EuroLeague, in which Iffe Lundberg had a big contribution with 16 points and key points against Partizan, as well as the aforementioned Belinelli, who added 14 points.
Bayern Team News
Bayern turned a new chapter. A few years ago, this club launched a new project with the desire to become a stable EuroLeague system, and that they want something more this season was confirmed by the construction of a new arena.
Not only that, such ambitions of the club were accompanied by high-quality transfers. Until just a few years ago, it was unthinkable that Pablo Laso, then coach of Real Madrid, would strengthen the German squad in the future. That’s exactly what happened this summer and Bayern started a new chapter with the Spanish strategist, with big plans. Two top players came for them – Leandro Bolmaro, as well as Serge Ibaka, whose transfer raised the story surrounding Bayern to an even higher level. It looked like this team could have an extremely important role this season, but injuries prevented them from showing their full potential. That they are still struggling with their form was proven by the duel against Valencia in the introduction to this match.
Even though the Spanish team came to Germany significantly weakened, in the end, Bayern won only after a close ending by 85:84. Bolmaro and Devin Booker were the best in the team with 13 points each. The German team reached a score of 8-9 in the Euroleague, but the impression is that they can provide even better games.
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Virtus vs Bayern H2H
Absences and Injuries
Virtus vs Bayern Prediction
Although the two teams are in a winning mood, the way they did it is very important. While Virtus beat Partizan in a very difficult away game in a game that can serve to increase their self-confidence, Bayern barely overcame Valencia crippled by injuries. Another thing is that the home team will be motivated to prove that it was just a bad day after the weaker game in Munich, so we expect Virtus to win by a margin higher than the offered handicap.
Tip-off Time: Wednesday, 03.01.2024, 20:30 CET
Prediction: Virtus -4.5
Odds: 1.71
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