As part of the fourth round of the EuroLeague regular season, Anadolu Efes will face Olympiacos in Istanbul on Friday, October 18. The game is set to begin at 19:30 Central European Time. Here’s the match prediction from the experts at Sportsmacro.
Anadolu Efes
The Turkish club continues to be a favorite in the tournament, featuring a strong roster and considerable experience at the highest level. While Anadolu Efes did not reach their previous heights last season, they have the potential to reestablish themselves as title contenders.
After a solid start with an away win against Bologna, the Turkish side has faced challenges, losing two consecutive matches. They were first defeated by Fenerbahçe by five points and then suffered a loss to Maccabi from Israel yesterday.
Olympiaсos
The Greek team is consistently ranked among the best in Europe, showcasing impressive results in recent years. Olympiacos boasts a well-balanced squad and demonstrates strong teamwork.
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Although they also have a loss to Fenerbahçe on their record, the Greeks bounced back with two consecutive wins. They narrowly defeated Žalgiris and then comfortably triumphed over Italy’s Milan yesterday.
Key Facts about the match
- Anadolu Efes has lost its last two EuroLeague games.
- Olympiacos is on a four-game winning streak.
- At home, Anadolu averages 89 points per game, while Olympiacos scores an average of 83 points per game on the road.
Key players
Bulgarian player Aleksandar Vezenkov is expected to be the leader of the Greek team. With his NBA experience, he has quickly established himself as the top scorer for Olympiacos at the start of the season, presenting significant challenges for opposing defenses.
Head-to-Head (H2H)
In the last four meetings between these teams, the home side has always come out on top. Overall, Anadolu holds a slight advantage in their head-to-head matchups.
Anadolu Efes vs Olympiaсos Prediction
Olympiacos has the potential to create significant challenges with their organized play. The Greeks appear to be the stronger team overall, so I recommend betting on their victory with a +2 point spread.
