Euroleague 2024/25 Predictions: Round 26: 06/02 - 07/02
Real Madrid and Fenerbahce, two of the best basketball teams in the Euroleague, incurred losses in round 25 of the competition. They are scheduled to compete against one another in round 26, which is one of the most anticipated games of the week. Anadolu Efes, another Turkish team, will be the opponent for Panathinaikos on Thursday, following their victory over Fenerbahce.
When they play Olimpia Milano at home, Zalgiris Kaunas hopes to keep their winning streak going after they defeated Alba Berlin by 20 points on Tuesday. The Alba Berlin team is looking to win their fifth game of the season against Crvena Zvezda, a team that they have defeated once in their previous four matches.
This week’s Euroleague gameweek 26 predictions were made based on current form, expert knowledge, and data
Euroleague 2024/25 Predictions and Odds: Round 26: 06/02 - 07/02
Fenerbahce will use their home court to overcome an unstable Real Madrid team: Fenerbahce vs Real Madrid
- Date: 06/02/2025
- Tip Off: 17:30 UTC
- Second-placed Fenerbahce with a 16-8 W/L record will host Real Madrid, who are ninth with a 13-12 record. The last three H2H meetings were won by Fenerbahce.
Fenerbahce enter this game on the back of a dramatic 91-90 loss to Panathinaikos in the previous round. Although the Turkish team played well, their 12 turnovers ultimately proved costly. Fenerbahce made 44.1% of their shots, including 12 of 32 three-pointers. Real Madrid continued to let down their supporters as they were defeated by Anadolu Efes by a score of 79-73 on Tuesday. This was Real Madrid's second consecutive loss in the Euroleague. The Merengues made 16 turnovers in the game, which is three more than their season’s average of 13. This was the second consecutive game in which Real Madrid scored 73 points and the third time in 15 outings.
Fenerbahce vs Real Madrid Prediction: Fenerbahce to win
Alba Berlin and Crvena Zvezda go head-to-head as the visitors are the favorites to win: Alba Berlin vs Crvena Zvezda
- Date: 06/02/2025
- Tip Off: 18:00 UTC
- Bottom of the table, Alba Berlin with a 4-21 W/L record, will take on Crvena Zvezda, who are sixth with a 15-10 record. Crvena won three of the last four H2H meetings.
With the 73-53 away loss at the hands of Zalgiris Kaunas in round 25, Alba Berlin had one of the lowest points scored games in the Euroleague. The German team had a field goal percentage of only 30.8%, which is significantly lower than the average of 45.91% that they have had this season. They attempted twenty-four three-point shots, and only two of them were successful each time. On the other hand, Crvena Zvezda comes into this game having won their last two matches in the Euroleague and their last four matches across all competitions. The Serbian side made 37.7% of their shots and 40.9% of their three-pointers (9 of 22).
Alba Berlin vs Crvena Zvezda Prediction: Zrvena Zvezda to win by -3.5 handicap.
Zalgiris Kaunas and Olimpia Milano meet in a low-scoring encounter: Zalgiris Kaunas vs Olimpia Milano
- Date: 06/02/2025
- Tip Off: 18:00 UTC
- Zalgiris Kaunas, who are 13th with a 12-13 record, will square off against tenth-placed Olimpia Milano with a 13-12 record. The last five H2H meetings ended with under 167 points.
Zalgiris Kaunas resumed their winning ways after defeating Alba Berlin 73-53 in gameweek 25. The Lithuanian side are the Euroleague’s weakest shooting team with 43.41% as they made 36.5% of their shots against Alba Berlin. Zalgiris are currently in a dominant home form, having earned victories in five of their most recent six matches across all competitions. In the Euroleague, Olimpia Milan was defeated by Bayern 87-70 on Tuesday, marking their second consecutive loss away from home within the competition. That was the second game in which Milano scored below their season’s average points of 85.40. The Italians also committed 18 turnovers, which is six more than the average number of turnovers they have committed throughout the season.
Zalgiris Kaunas vs Olimpia Milano Prediction: Under 165.5 Points
Panathinaikos, with the best home record, take on Anadolu Efes: Panathinaikos vs Anadolu Efes
- Date: 06/02/2025
- Kick Off: 19:15 UTC
- Panathinaikos, who are fifth with a 15-10 record, will entertain 12th-placed Anadolu Efes with a 12-13 record. Panathinaikos won the last three H2H meetings at home.
Panathinaikos maintained their status as the best home team in the Euroleague after beating Fenerbahce 91-90 in round 25. In a total of twelve matches across all competitions, the Greek team has not suffered a single loss at the OACA Olympic Indoor Hall. Panathinaikos had a great shooting game against Fenerbahce, making 48.5% of their field shots and 45.5% from the arc. Anadolu Efes also enter this match on a winning note after beating Real Madrid 79-73 in a very defensive game from both teams. The Turkish team has come out on the losing end of seven of the last eight matches that have been played away from their home stadium across all competitions.
