Partizan vs Paris Prediction 22 January 2025

🔊 Will the tournament newcomer withstand the pressure from Serbian fans? In the 23rd round of the EuroLeague, Partizan will face Paris. The visitors are accustomed to playing quickly, utilizing the skills of their scorers. However, this approach may not be as successful away as it is on their home court. It is predicted that the Serbians will effectively work in defense, punishing the opponent for mistakes at the back. And "Stark Arena" will provide a noisy backdrop.

📊 HEAD-TO-HEAD

The teams have played two matches in total: both last year. The match in Serbia was won by Partizan (83:82), while the clash in France was won by Paris (74:71).

⚪ PARTIZAN

Partizan continues to play without several key players, but the team managed to secure four consecutive victories (including domestic competitions). In the EuroLeague last week, there were two spectacular matches: against Milan (90:70) and Asvel (93:62). In both cases, Obradovic's charges performed perfectly in attack. The performances of Brown and Jones were particularly impressive. On their home court, the Belgrade team can demonstrate equally inspiring basketball. But they can also add quality defense: conceding an average of 80.2 points (3rd in the EuroLeague). Serbian fans have long been legendary - they can unsettle even top basketball players. Against Paris, it is enough to play slightly slower than usual and show more toughness. The hosts are good in intense defense: second in steals (7.4) and blocks (3). This year, Partizan has not yet lost on their home court. Moreover, they managed to defeat Maccabi (98:75) and Fenerbahce (90:81). It might be even easier with the tournament newcomer.

⚫ PARIS

After a crisis period, Paris has somewhat recovered and managed to secure two EuroLeague victories: over Maccabi (96:83) and Efes (88:84). The main factor was the home court advantage. Often, the Parisians catch fire, and their attack becomes incredibly difficult to stop - averaging 85.8 points scored. But we understand that it will be much tougher against the Serbians. The coaching staff does not have as much experience as their counterparts. Splitter is not well-adapted to European realities. Therefore, the desire to attack might be punished. In additional metrics, Paris is not in the best position: shooting percentage at 44.4% (17th). They are also modest in assists - 15.7 (17th). Everything depends on whether the leaders' shots will fall or not. But considering the whistles from Belgrade fans, the probability of success gradually decreases. Moreover, the French club has suffered defeats in three consecutive away EuroLeague matches. Let's draw a parallel with a recent trip to Crvena (69:85), where their offense completely stalled.

📝 EDITOR'S PREDICTION

In the upcoming match, bookmakers consider Partizan as favorites. Our editorial team agrees with this, as on their home court, the Serbians are like a fortress. Their ability to defend at a high level will be useful in individual duels against players like Ward or Malcolm. Additionally, the experienced Lo understands what a trip to Serbia can lead to - he has been there multiple times and lost. Boldness can lead to a series of scoring runs. But it won't be enough for all 40 minutes of the confrontation. Partizan can play tightly, boringly, and sometimes even too harshly. But they have more tactical variability and experience. They will be closer to success. We suggest a bet on a Partizan victory.