KK Crvena Zvezda vs Paris Prediction 10 January 2025

🔊 Can the Parisians withstand the pressure from the Serbian crowd? The 20th round of the EuroLeague will see Crvena Zvezda face off against Paris. In this matchup, the visitors will try to increase the pace. However, high efficiency is not their strong suit. It is predicted that the more experienced Serbian lineup will be more effective. Additionally, Crvena will have the support of the stands - "Stark Arena" is one of the loudest in Europe.

📊 HEAD-TO-HEAD

The only head-to-head match between the teams took place in the first round of this season. Crvena Zvezda secured a hard-fought away victory with a score of 80:77.

🔴 CRVENA ZVEZDA

The Serbian team is having a very good season: sixth place in the EuroLeague and 9 wins in their last 10 matches, including domestic competitions. On their home court, the Belgrade club shows very stable offensive play. Over the past month, they managed to defeat Partizan (89:84), Maccabi Tel Aviv (81:73), and Olympiacos (87:73). We understand that there will be many opportunities for shots against Paris - the opponent prefers to increase the pace. And on their court, Zvezda can certainly take advantage of this: especially with excellent three-point shooting (37%). In terms of interactions, the Serbs are also at the top of the rankings: 20.1 assists per game (3rd). Teodosic and company are capable of quickly getting into shooting positions and being accurate with the support of the stands. However, their defensive rating (81 points conceded, 4th) also indicates that at crucial moments, the hosts have the option to play slowly and defensively. This may come in handy in the end.

⚫ PARIS

Paris approaches the upcoming match not in the best condition. The first part of the season was successful for the French, but then they suffered four consecutive defeats. Among the most recent setbacks were matches against Barcelona (79:90) and Baskonia (81:94). The visitors do not have the most experienced lineup, which is gradually losing its initial momentum. The offense still keeps the team in respectable positions (86.1 points per game), but any away game against an experienced opponent will be fraught with great difficulties. Paris appears to be an undisciplined team (22.1 fouls, 17th), as well as prone to individualism. In terms of assists, the visitors are among the worst in the league, which excludes a high level of combination play. And away in Belgrade, there can be no other approach. The visitors will try to play fast and shoot a lot, but poor execution might work against them - 44.7% (16th). The tournament newcomer will be unpleasantly surprised by their trip to Serbia's capital.

📝 EDITOR'S PREDICTION

Bookmakers favor the hosts. Yes, Paris has had a series of very bright matches, but it has turned into a real crisis. Crvena Zvezda not only likes to score a lot but also to unsettle their opponents. Most Parisians lack experience on EuroLeague courts, and therefore psychologically, the team might "sink." In a measured manner, the hosts are capable of scoring points and occasionally defending wisely. With their current roster, they can quickly seize initiative and lead to eventual success. The stands will help - they confuse even top-tier visitors. In view of this, our editorial team suggests betting on a Crvena Zvezda victory.