The EuroLeague regular season is heating up, with an exciting lineup of matches set for October 17. The experts at Sportsmacro have crafted a prediction for the matchup between Alba Berlin and Fenerbahce.
Alba Berlin
The German club is eager to demonstrate that they aren’t the weakest team in the league, as they were last season, but so far, their results have been underwhelming. Alba Berlin began the season with two losses—one at home to Panathinaikos and another away to Barcelona. However, they secured a narrow 84-79 home victory over ASVEL in their third game, with the decisive third quarter where they outscored their opponents by 10 points.
Alba also struggles with consistency in their domestic league, managing only one win in three games, mirroring their EuroLeague performance. There are concerns about whether the Berliners will be able to compete for a top-10 spot in Europe’s premier basketball competition.
Fenerbahce
The Turkish club had a strong start to the season, although they narrowly lost the national Super Cup to Efes by just one point. Following that disappointment, Fenerbahce embarked on a four-game winning streak, claiming two victories each in the Turkish league and the EuroLeague.
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However, their last match ended in an unexpected home loss to Crvena Zvezda, with a score of 57-76. Fenerbahce struggled from the outset, falling behind by 14 points in the first quarter. For a club with a storied history like Fenerbahce, the minimum objective is to reach the EuroLeague playoffs, though their ambition is always to compete for titles.
Key Facts about the match
- Alba Berlin has won two of their three home games this season.
- Fenerbahce has won both of their away games so far, including a derby match.
- The odds for the upcoming game are as follows: Alba – 3.5, Fenerbahce – 1.25.
Key player
American forward Nigel Hayes could be a key player for Fenerbahce in this matchup, as he has been delivering strong performances this season.
Head-to-Head (H2H)
Last season, Fenerbahce triumphed in both meetings between these teams, including a dominant 35-point victory on their home court.
Alba Berlin vs Fenerbahce Prediction
In this matchup, Fenerbahce is regarded as the clear favorite, and I agree with that assessment. Despite their recent setback, Fenerbahce has shown strength overall this season. I expect them to bounce back with a solid performance and secure a comfortable win, so I’ll bet on Fenerbahce to win with a -6.5 point spread.
