Alba Berlin vs Virtus Bologna Prediction, Tips & Odds – Mar. 09, 2023
Alba Berlin vs Virtus Bologna Prediction 09.03.2023. Alba Berlin and Virtus are in bad shape, but one of the teams will end the losing streak with a victory in this match in the 28th round of the Euroleague.
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Alba Berlin vs Virtus Bologna Odds
Alba Berlin vs Virtus Bologna 1×2: 2.12/13.00/1.91
Asian Handicap (-1.5 / +1.5): 1.91/1.89
Total over/under (161.5): 1.91/1.89
Odds via 22Bet Sportsbook.
Alba Berlin Team News
According to the table, Alba Berlin is, with only seven wins, the worst team in the Euroleague this season. The lousy streak continued in the last round as they lost to Zalgiris on their home court, scoring only 63 points.
Alba’s bad form lasts almost the whole season. They started the Euroleague with a 3-0 series, then defeats followed. Alba was eliminated in the semi-finals of the German Cup by Bayern, and the same opponent beat them in the “Bundesliga” the previous weekend in a match played in Berlin. The most important thing for them now is to regain their confidence before the end of the domestic championship because if they don’t defend the title, this will be the worst season in the last few years.
Defensively, Alba played the season’s best match against Zalgiris, but they did not find the right rhythm in attack, and that will be necessary to defeat Virtus. They have five consecutive defeats in the Euroleague at home and will try to end that streak.
Virtus Bologna Team News
Virtus ended their hope for the quarterfinals of the Euroleague with the loss against Partizan on Tuesday. Although theoretically, they still have a chance; the actual situation is different. Virtus has a challenging schedule, and to enter the top 8, they would probably need all the victories in the last seven rounds.
One of the reasons for the bad Virtus results is many injured players throughout the season. Three important players were out of action against Partizan, but that has become a daily routine for this club. In addition, the guard players didn’t play as expected. When Milos Teodosic is not on the court, the flow of the ball in the attack disappears. On the other hand, the playmaker from Serbia has never been considered a good defender, and Virtus has terrible problems slowing down opposing guards.
Good defense on the guard players of Alba will be the key to this game for Virtus. It will be important with what attitude Virtus will enter the match. The defeat against Partizan left consequences, and it will be challenging to find motivation now that they no longer have a real chance for the quarterfinals of the Euroleague.
Alba Berlin vs Virtus Bologna H2H
The only match between these two rivals in this century, Alba and Virtus, was played three months ago in Bologna, and the Italian team won 85:76.
Expected Lineups
Marcus Eriksson will not play for Alba, while Yovel Zoosman is questionable. Virtus will be without Isaia Cordinier. Toko Shengelia missed the match against Partizan due to a virus, and there is a high probability that he will also miss this match.
Alba Berlin vs Virtus Bologna Prediction
Our suggestion for this match is a victory for Alba Berlin. This match is the best opportunity for Alba to end their bad streak at home against a team in bad form and momentum. On several occasions this season, Alba has shown they have quality, and we expect them to show it on the court on Thursday.
Kick-off Time: Thursday 09.03.2023 18:00 PM Local time GMT +1 / 18:00 CET
Prediction: Alba Berlin will win
Odds: 2.00
Sportsbook: 22bet
