Benfica vs TSU: Analysis and Prediction – Benfica and TSU will play match in the first qualification round for FIBA Champions league.
Benfica vs TSU Odds
Benfica vs TSU (1/2): 1.04 / 9.00
Asian Handicap (-16.5 / +16.5): 1.84 / 1.84
Total Over/Under (159.5): 1.84 / 1.84
*Odds are active at the time the article is published
Benfica Team News
We can say that the team from Portugal is in quite good form, in the last two matches they defeated a member of the Endesa League, Breogan. In their last match, they won the Super Cup of Portugal with a victory over the Imortal by 93-75
The most important thing for Benfica is that they have retained the core from the previous season. All the key players from the previous season have stayed with the team for this one. This includes Aaron Broussard, veteran Toney Douglas, and Ivan Almeida, who represented Cape Verde at the recently concluded FIBA World Cup. The American center Terrell Carter II has also remained in the team. Mike Zirbes has left the team, but the German player did not have a significant role in the previous season. The new addition to the Portuguese champions is Trey Drechsel, who comes from the German league, where he averaged over 13 points per game.
Last season, Benfica started their FIBA Champions League campaign from the qualifiers and successfully navigated through them. They then progressed through the group stage to reach the play-in phase. However, Darussafaka was more successful and advanced to the top 16 phase. We believe that Benfica has similar expectations and hopes for this season. We also believe that they will secure a victory in this first match without major difficulties.
TSU Team News
The TSU (Tbilisi State University) team achieved their greatest success in their history last season. They won the title of champions in Georgia, securing victory in the decisive game of the final series against the Rustavi team. This win marks the club’s second trophy in its 32-year history.
Unlike their rival, the TSU team had to make quite a few changes in their player roster. During the break between the seasons, there were certain changes in the player lineup. The two top scorers of the team in the previous season have left. Djimon Henson moved to the Finnish league, while Beka Bekauri joined the competition in the Georgian league. In their place, new players have arrived. However, as in most weaker leagues, these players are untested and it’s uncertain how much quality they possess, as well as how well they will adapt to the style of play in Europe. The most notable name in this team is the veteran George Tsintsadze, who has played for a large number of clubs in his career.
The fact that the best player from the Georgian champions has joined a team in the Finnish league reflects the lack of quality in the Georgian league and club basketball in Georgia. We believe they don’t have much of a chance in the duel against the opponent, who has been playing European matches for years. However, since it’s just one match, we leave open the possibility for them to surprise the Portuguese and secure a victory in this encounter.
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Benfica vs TSU H2H
As expected, these two teams have not had the opportunity to meet before.
Absences and Injuries
There is no available information regarding player absences at the moment.
Benfica vs TSU Prediction
As we mentioned earlier, Benfica is the clear favorite in this match, and anything other than a convincing victory for them would be a big surprise. Most of the players from TSU have no experience playing basketball outside of Georgia, and that could be an insurmountable obstacle. Benfica has been competing in European competitions in previous seasons, and this could be an important factor, along with the higher quality they possess.
Tip-off Time: Monday, 25.09.2023, 18:00 CET
Prediction: Benfica -15.5
Odds: 1.73
Sportsbook: 22Bet