Partizan vs Barcelona: Analysis and Prediction – Partizan will play at home against Barcelona in the EuroLeague round 3.
Partizan vs Barcelona Odds
Partizan Team News
After a weak performance in Tel Aviv in the opening of the EuroLeague, Partizan presented themselves in a completely different light in their away game against Asvel. They demolished their opponent by 62:88 and approach their first home game in the elite European competition this season in excellent spirits.
Partizan has sold more than 16 thousand season tickets, and the “Stark Arena” will be filled to capacity. Kevin Punter is gradually finding his recognizable rhythm, and Zach LeDay was more than good in Villeurbanne. It is expected that Mateusz Ponitka and Frank Kaminsky reach the level of play predicted as soon as possible, while for PJ Dozier, it can already be said that he is an enhancement. Due to a virus, Alen Smailagic lost a certain amount of mass during the summer, so he will improve as time passes.
In the previous season, Partizan failed to defeat Barcelona even once, and this will be a great motivation for Zeljko Obradovic team. The starting five of the black and whites is more than excellent, and with more than 20,000 fans, they will be the favorite against almost any opponent in the EuroLeague.
Barcelona Team News
Barcelona started the new EuroLeague season with a 2-0 record. They outplayed Anadolu Efes and Olympiacos, with the win in Piraeus on Friday night being particularly impressive. It was in their favor that the opponent was without three significant players, but despite that, they showed an excellent performance.
Above all, Barcelona’s players stood out in three-point shooting. They had an outstanding 57.7% (15/26), led by Alex Abrines with five three-pointers. Nicolas Laprovittola had a great night as well, while only Willy Hernangomez underperformed. Nevertheless, even without the contribution of the Spanish national team player, Barcelona was better than Olympiacos. It’s clear that head coach Roger Grimau is still trying to instill his ideas into the team, but the Catalans look better and better with each game.
The schedule was not favorable to Barcelona at the start of the season. After playing at the “Peace and Friendship” hall, they now have to play in another one of the loudest European arenas. The Catalans have an advantage under the basket compared to Partizan, but this time too, they will have to hit from a distance at high percentages to triumph.
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Partizan vs Barcelona H2H
As already mentioned, Barcelona won both duels against Partizan last season. That was the only time they played each other in the past decade.
Absences and Injuries
All players are available for both teams.
Partizan vs Barcelona Prediction
Barcelona showed weaknesses in almost all their road games in the Liga Endesa so far, and even against Olympiacos, they secured the win in the final moments thanks to difficult three-point shots in the fourth quarter. Partizan’s offense is one of the best in Europe, and the black and whites will certainly find a way to score over 80 points. Against Barcelona, which is still seeking their offense, this should be enough for a win.
Tip-off Time: Tuesday, 17.10.2023, 18:30 CET
Prediction: Partizan to win
Odds: 1.78
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