As part of the third round of the regular season of the EuroLeague, Barcelona will face Monaco in a match taking place in Spain on Wednesday, October 16. The tip-off is scheduled for 20:30 Central European Time. This prediction has been prepared by the experts at Sportsmacro.
Barcelona
Barcelona is traditionally one of the strongest teams in the EuroLeague, but they have struggled with stability in recent years. In the new season, the Catalans have strengthened their roster and are aiming to contend for trophies once again.
In their opening games, Barcelona lost to Zalgiris but bounced back with a home victory over Alba. Notably, they remain unbeaten at home in the new season.
Monaco
Monaco has been a standout team in recent EuroLeague seasons, showcasing ambitious play and regularly contending among the tournament’s leaders, though they have yet to achieve a significant breakthrough.
Under the guidance of Sasha Obradovic, the team plays an aggressive style of basketball. Monaco is the reigning French champion and started the new EuroLeague season strong, with victories over Maccabi and Milan.
Key Facts about the match
- Barcelona is on a three-match winning streak.
- Monaco has lost both of their away games this season.
- Barcelona averages 89 points per game, whereas Monaco struggles on the road, averaging just 68 points per game.
Key players
Monaco’s guard Elie Okobo has been performing impressively at the start of the new season. He has scored at least 12 points in every game, demonstrating consistency. The 26-year-old Frenchman is currently one of the key stars of his team.
Head-to-Head (H2H)
The two teams have faced each other seven times. Barcelona won the first four encounters, while the French team has claimed victory in the last three matchups.
Barcelona vs Monaco Prediction
The match is expected to be intense, but Barcelona has a slight advantage thanks to their home court and more experienced roster. However, Monaco is certainly capable of putting up a strong fight and extending their winning streak in the EuroLeague. I predict a total of over 156 points.
