Anadolu Efes vs Real Madrid: Analysis and Prediction – Anadolu Efes and Real Madrid will play a match in the second round round of EuroLeague.
Anadolu Efes vs Real Madrid Odds
Anadolu Efes Team News
Anadolu Efes enters this game after a win over Bodrum in a very unpleasant away game in the domestic championship. Everyone is uncomfortable when, after a EuroLeague trip, another one follows, but this time the rival really tries to make the multiple European champions suffer.
It was only in the fourth quarter that the Erdem Can team broke the duel. Up until that moment, it was an even game, although Anadolu Efes kept threatening to break away to a bigger margin. When that did not happen, he had to find a way to win only in the finale. He did that first of all with superb defensiveness and aggressiveness, as he only conceded 11 points in the last 10 minutes. On the other side, he scored 23, so it’s clear what broke the game. The most outstanding was Rodrigue Beaubois with 21 points, Derek Willis added 17, and Darius Thompson 14. In the end, it was enough for the second triumvirate in the Turkish championship.
After visiting Barcelona, Can’s team does not have a good schedule again, because the European champions are visiting them. Compared to the first duel against the Catalans, Anadolu Efes will have to improve the jump this time, if they want to win. It will be easier for them, since Walter Tavares will probably miss the match.
Real Madrid Team News
Behind Real Madrid is the game against Girona in which they looked very dominant. Perhaps even more dominant compared to what was expected and compared to last season’s meeting between the two teams and the visit of Madrid. Chus Mateo’s team defeated the rival with 93:74 and remained the maximum even after four rounds in the Liga Endesa.
Although the host held on in the first part, a completely different story followed already in the sequel. The champion of Europe won the second part in his favor with 22:11, in the third he was even more inspired with 33:24, after which it was clear what the epilogue would be. Dzanan Musa with 14 and Guerschon Yabusele with 13 points led the guests, who had a very good distribution of minutes, so Mateo rested all the holders before another important European match. The biggest opportunity was given to Ismaila Diagne, a 16-year-old basketball player who threatens to become Real’s new weapon in the campaign to defend the title. The Senegalese played 27 minutes, which was the most for Madrid.
Real expects a more demanding game compared to the first round, when against Baskonia they could have looked a bit worse, in order to win. This time, they will have to be at a high level, because the motivated Anadolu Efes will do their best to get the first European victory of the season in front of their fans.
Every day, “Basketball Sphere” provides all its readers with the best predictions for today’s games.
If you are reading our analysis for the first time, then it is important to mention that every day we also offer to our readers a “Acca of the Day” completely free.
Anadolu Efes vs Real Madrid H2H
In the last 10 head-to-head meetings, the score is 6-4 for Anadolu Efes.
Absences and Injuries
Dogus Ozdemiroglu is seriously injured and will be out for a long time, when it comes to Ephesus. Madrid will perform without Carlos Alocen and Gabriel Deck, while Walter Tavares is unlikely to run on the floor.
Anadolu Efes vs Real Madrid Prediction
In the last five home games against Real, Anadolu Efes did not go below 88 points. With the attacking arsenal at his disposal, it is expected to be similar this time around. On the other hand, Real has the quality to respond in the same way, so we suggest that in this game the total number of points will be higher than the offered limit.
Tip-off Time: Thursday, 12.10.2023, 19:30 CET
Prediction: Over 163 points
Odds: 1.72
Sportsbook: 22Bet
*Odds are active at the time the article is published
We found the best odds for this game at the popular 22Bet sportsbook. You will get an attractive Welcome Bonus for all newly registered customers if you register today.