Virtus vs Brescia: Analysis and Prediction – Virtus and Brescia will play match for the trophy of Italian Supercup.
Virtus vs Brescia Odds
Virtus vs Brescia (1/2): 1.53 / 2.50
Asian Handicap (-4.5 / +4.5): 1.94 / 1.86
Total Over/Under (156.5): 1.90 / 1.90
*Odds are active at the time the article is published
Virtus Team News
In the preparation period, Virtus played five games. While they were still incomplete, they were outplayed by Pesaro. Then, they recorded two wins. They also took part in the Magenta Cup in Munich, where they had a 50% success rate. They were defeated by the host team, Bayern, but then they triumphed over Berlin’s Alba. This was followed by a win against their main Italian rival.
In the duel against Milano, Virtus led for most of the match and deservedly secured the win. Marco Belinelli showed that he can still deliver a good performance, especially when he has limited minutes and a clear role. In the semifinal, he scored 15 points in 21 minutes and was the top scorer of the winning team. Alongside him was Jordan Mickey, who contributed with 13 points. Tornike Shengelia and Awudu Abass also reached double digits.
Following the win against their main competitor, Virtus will be brimming with confidence as they aim for their first trophy of the season. Their opponent in the final will be the tournament’s host, Brescia, who convincingly defeated Tortona in the semifinals. It’s clear that Virtus will be the favorites, given their higher-quality roster. With added motivation, they’ll likely do everything they can to bring home the trophy for their new coach, Luchi Banci, after just two official matches.
Brescia Team News
Brescia played five games during the preparation period and secured wins in four of them. They suffered their only defeat against Cremona. However, they managed to beat them in a match immediately following that loss. In the semifinals of the Supercup, they smoothly defeated Tortona, entering this final with a lot of confidence.
On paper, Tortona has a stronger roster than the Supercup hosts, but Brescia took control right from the start and comfortably sealed the game. Although the previous season wasn’t particularly successful, they didn’t make many changes to the team, which can be very beneficial in terms of team cohesion at the beginning of the season. In the match against Tortona, standout performers were Amedeo Della Valle and Miro Bilan. While the excellent guard scored 20 points, the Croatian center recorded 10 points and nine rebounds. Alongside them, C.J. Massinburg stood out with 15 points and six rebounds.
In the final against Virtus, the host will have the opportunity to secure only their second trophy in the club’s history. The first trophy was won in February of this year when they clinched the Italian national cup. We believe that the players won’t need any additional motivation, except to once again etch their names in the history of the Brescia basketball club.
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Virtus vs Brescia H2H
In the last ten matches, Virtus has been more successful, winning six times. However, Brescia emerged wins in the final of the Italian Cup in the previous season.
Absences and Injuries
Regarding Virtus team, Ognjen Dobric did not play in the semifinals due to an injury he sustained in the FIBA World Cup final. Brescia is expected to field their strongest lineup.
Virtus vs Brescia Prediction
In the battle for the trophy, these two teams unexpectedly found themselves. Virtus was certainly the underdog in the duel with Milan, while Brescia had equal chances against Tortona. In the fight for the first trophy, we would still give the advantage to Virtus, because we believe that their motivation is equally high as that of the hosts. In cases where motivation is at the same or similar level, it usually comes down to quality, and that is undoubtedly in favor of Virtus.
Tip-off Time: Sunday, 24.09.2023, 18:00 CET
Prediction: Virtus – 3
Odds: 1.73
Sportsbook: 22Bet