Zalgiris vs Efes Prediction 17 December 2025
🔊 The basketball clash between Zalgiris and Anadolu Efes promises to be an intriguing event in the EuroLeague. The match will take place at the arena in Kaunas, giving the home team a confidence boost in front of their fans. Both teams are eager to improve their standings: the hosts sit in sixth place, while the visitors languish at the bottom of the table in 18th. For the visitors, it's a chance to climb out of a prolonged slump, while the hosts aim to solidify their position among the leaders. Can the Turkish squad break their streak of setbacks? Let's analyze the matchup and provide a well-founded prediction.
Head-to-Head
📊Statistical analysis of previous official games between the teams Zalgiris Kaunas and Efes Anadolu Istanbul:
- played 27 matches;
- wins (including extra time): 12 for today's home team and 15 for the guests;
- the home team averages 73.44 points per match, the guests - 75.96;
- average total match points - 149.41.
The last confrontation took place on 11 April 2025 at the venue of Efes Anadolu Istanbul and ended with a score of 87:77.
Head-to-head statistics Zalgiris - Efes
Zalgiris Kaunas Team Overview
Zalgiris continue to display consistent form, especially on their home court. In their last five EuroLeague games at home, they have secured four victories, highlighting their impressive shape. Their average points per game hover just below 85, but defense is their strong suit. They excel at controlling the pace and limiting their opponents' offensive plays. Notably, the club is renowned for nurturing young talent, many of whom later become stars in European basketball.
In the previous round, Masulis's squad clinched an important away victory in a shootout against Paris (108-105), where the Lithuanians showcased excellent three-point accuracy (48%), with leader Francisco dazzling on offense, scoring 25 points. The rest of the team also contributed effectively, though they faced significant challenges on defense against the French side's blistering pace.
Match Results: Zalgiris Kaunas
Efes Anadolu Istanbul Team Overview
Anadolu Efes are going through a rough patch, having lost their last three EuroLeague games. This slump is affecting their current standing in the tournament and the team's morale. Nevertheless, they remain a formidable opponent thanks to their ability to play fast and aggressive on offense. The team focuses on long-range shots and seizes every opportunity for fast breaks. Despite this challenging period, Anadolu Efes boast a rich history of victories in international competitions.
The club recently changed coaches, appointing Laso in place of Kokoskov, but so far, significant progress has yet to be seen. In fact, things seem to be getting worse as Efes have suffered three consecutive defeats not only in the EuroLeague but also in the Turkish Championship. Their poor results are largely due to roster challenges-Dozier, Larkin (one of their key players), and Papagiannis are injured, while their main center Poirier only recently returned after several months out. In such circumstances, Anadolu struggle to compete for the full 40 minutes of a game. In the last round against Valencia, they were unable to put up much of a fight, losing 82-94.
Match Results: Efes Anadolu Istanbul
Prediction for the 1st quarter
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 27;
- First quarter wins at home for the hosts - 5; for the visitors on the road - 7;
- Average total points in the first quarter: 38.44;
- Today's home team averages 18.81, while the visitors average 19.63.
First Quarter Stats: Zalgiris Kaunas (home) vs Efes Anadolu Istanbul (away)
- Tournament matches played: 7 vs 7;
- Number of wins: 5 (71.43%) vs 1 (14.29%);
- Number of losses: 2 (28.57%) vs 6 (85.71%);
- Number of draws: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%).
- Average points scored: 21.57 vs 20.86;
- Average points conceded: 17.43 vs 24.86.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 5 vs 2;
- Number of losses: 5 vs 6;
- Number of draws: 0 vs 2;
- Average first quarter total: 44.7 (scored - 21.8, conceded - 22.9) vs 41.1 (scored - 19.3, conceded - 21.8).
- Over 40.5 points in the 1st quarter in last 6 Zalgiris Kaunas home games against Efes Anadolu Istanbul (Euroleague).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of matchups - 27;
- number of wins for the home team - 12, for the away team - 15.
Statistics: Zalgiris Kaunas vs Efes Anadolu Istanbul
- number of tournament matches played: 15 vs 15;
- number of wins: 9 (60%) vs 5 (33.33%);
- number of losses: 6 (40%) vs 10 (66.67%);
- number of wins at home for the home team: 5;
- number of away wins for the away team: 2.
Last 10 matches:
- number of wins: 6 vs 2;
- number of losses: 4 vs 8;
- number of home wins for the home team: 2;
- number of away wins for the away team: 0.
- Efes Anadolu Istanbul have lost in last 7 away games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H:
- average total points per match for the home team - 73.44, for the away team - 75.96;
- average total points in H2H matches - 149.41.
Statistics: Zalgiris Kaunas vs Efes Anadolu Istanbul
- average total in the tournament: 169.07 vs 166.47;
- average total points scored: 87 vs 80.2;
- average total points conceded: 82.07 vs 86.27;
- average total points scored in the 1st half: 42 vs 41.87;
- average total points scored in the 2nd half: 45 vs 37;
- Zalgiris Kaunas: average total points scored at home in the tournament - 82.43;
- Efes Anadolu Istanbul: average total points scored away in the tournament - 81.57;
- last 10 matches (average total points scored): 89.5 (home - 85) vs 80 (away - 82).
- Zalgiris Kaunas have scored under 85.5 points in 8 of last 9 games against Efes Anadolu Istanbul (Euroleague).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
When comparing the current form of the teams, Žalgiris clearly have the upper hand in both performance and their EuroLeague standings. They are likely to adopt a methodical approach, focusing on defense and controlling the game's tempo, which contrasts with Anadolu Efes's fast-paced offense that relies heavily on three-point shooting. This could pose challenges for the visitors if they lack defensive discipline. Considering the head-to-head statistics and recent performances, our editorial team anticipates that the hosts, showcasing powerful basketball and free from roster issues, will win with a spread of (-4.5).No comments
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