Zalgiris vs Partizan Prediction 3 April 2025
🔊 On Thursday, Kaunas will host an EuroLeague clash between Žalgiris and Partizan. Both teams have been struggling, currently sitting in 13th and 11th place respectively. However, while the Serbian club still holds some hope of reaching the play-in, the Lithuanian side is already out of contention. Nevertheless, in their final home game of the tournament, they aim to delight their loyal fans with a victory. A hard-fought battle between these evenly matched teams is anticipated.
Head-to-Head
📊Statistical analysis of previous official games between Žalgiris and Partizan:
- They have faced each other 5 times;
- Wins (including overtime): 0 for the home team today, and 5 for the visitors;
- The home team averages 77 points per game, while the visitors average 86.6;
- The average total score is 163.6.
The last encounter took place on 03 December 2024 at Partizan's venue and concluded with a score of 84:78.
Head-to-head statistics Zalgiris - Partizan
Zalgiris Kaunas Team Overview
Žalgiris have won 6 of their last 10 games, suffering 4 losses, highlighting the team's inconsistency. They've had a peculiar season, failing to even reach the play-in, despite boasting the best defense (conceding 79.1 points). The blame lies with their weak offensive metrics: points (77.7, ranked 18th), assists (15.4, ranked 18th), and overall shooting efficiency (52%, ranked 18th). At home, over their last five-game stretch, the Kaunas side alternated strictly between wins and losses.
Last week in the EuroLeague, Žalgiris suffered two away defeats to Monaco (86-96) and ASVEL (79-88). Leader Francisco maintained his usual high level of play, but his teammates struggled significantly. Lithuanian fans are now hoping for roster improvements in the offseason, as the current squad lacks the creative ability to compete for a playoff spot.
Match Results: Zalgiris Kaunas
Partizan Belgrade Team Overview
Partizan have secured 5 wins and suffered as many losses in their last 10 games, significantly denting their play-in hopes. Their scoring on the road has been below expectations, failing to surpass 81.5 points in six consecutive matches. Stylistically, the Serbs are quite similar to Zalgiris, as they also boast a strong defensive presence near their basket (allowing 80.1 points, ranking 3rd). The key difference is that their offense is more effective, generating 82 points (12th overall). Partizan favors a fast-paced game with an emphasis on long-range shooting, hitting 37.7% of their attempts from beyond the arc.
Their defense combined with decent three-point shooting is crucial for the team's progress this calendar year. However, they have recently hit a slump, losing 4 out of their last 5 EuroLeague games and dropping out of the play-in zone. They now must win both remaining games and hope for two slip-ups from Paris, who hold the coveted tenth spot. Partizan's latest setback came against Bayern, losing 74-89. Interestingly, in EuroLeague head-to-heads against Zalgiris, Partizan often come out on top, which gives the visitors some optimism. On a positive note, Tyrique Jones has recovered from an injury that kept him out of the previous game.
Match Results: Partizan Belgrade
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Total encounters - 5;
- Home wins - 0, Away wins - 5.
Statistics: Žalgiris vs Partizan
- Games played in the tournament: 32 vs 32;
- Wins: 14 (43.75%) vs 16 (50%);
- Losses: 18 (56.25%) vs 16 (50%);
- Home wins in the tournament: 9;
- Away wins in the tournament: 7.
Last 10 Games:
- Wins: 6 vs 5;
- Losses: 4 vs 5;
- Home wins: 3;
- Away wins: 2.
- Žalgiris have trailed at halftime in their last 5 head-to-head EuroLeague games against Partizan.
Total Points Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Average points per game for home team - 77, for away team - 86.6;
- Average points in head-to-head games - 163.6.
Statistics: Žalgiris vs Partizan
- Average total in the tournament: 156.78 vs 162.13;
- Average points scored: 77.66 vs 82.03;
- Average points conceded: 79.13 vs 80.09;
- Average points scored in the first half: 39.47 vs 41.47;
- Average points scored in the second half: 38 vs 40.56;
- Žalgiris: average points scored at home in the tournament - 76.75;
- Partizan: average points scored away in the tournament - 82.31;
- Last 10 games (average points scored): 80.3 (home - 85.33) vs 78.5 (away - 76).
- Partizan have scored over 40.5 points in the first half in their last 5 head-to-head EuroLeague games against Žalgiris.
Editor's Prediction
The match promises to be a tactical showdown. As the home team, Žalgiris will aim to employ their defensive strategy and tempo control to limit Partizan's fast breaks. However, the Serbian side also builds their game from a solid defense, so it's unlikely this encounter will produce a high scoreline. We anticipate a gritty contest with low scoring output. Considering the teams' styles and statistical trends, we recommend betting on under 167.5 points.No comments
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