Asvel vs Barcelona Prediction, Tips & Odds – Jan. 11, 2023 20:00 CET
Asvel vs Barcelona Prediction 11.01.2023. Asvel created the biggest surprise in the Euroleague against Barcelona so far and the Catalans will be motivated to take revenge on them.
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Asvel vs Barcelona Odds
Asvel vs Barcelona 1×2: 2.75 / 1.42
Asian Handicap (+5.5 / -5.5): 1.86 / 1.88
Total Over/Under (155.5): 1.87 / 1.87
Odds via Ivibet Sportsbook.
Asvel Team News
A month ago, Asvel played their three best games of the season. They beat Barcelona, Partizan and Olympiacos in a fantastic way. However, they are now back to where they were before, and have been defeated three times in the last three rounds, including a loss to Alba Berlin at home.
Objectively speaking, Asvel are one of the weakest teams in the Euroleague. Apart from Nando De Colo, they don’t have a single player with an enviable reputation in this competition. Parker Jackson-Cartwright cannot physically respond to this level of basketball, while David Lighty is far from his best days. Asvel’s primary goal this season will be to win the French League again and that will be their focus in coming period.
Regardless, there is no doubt that they will do everything they can to get some more wins in the Euroleague. Especially against big rivals when “Astroballe” will be filled to capacity. One such will be Barcelona this week.
Barcelona Team News
Barcelona are at 11-6 after 17 rounds. Last season, they had only seven defeats in 34 games, which is an indication of how much weaker they are in this campaign. Recently, they lost to Valencia and Virtus, plus they beat Red Star only after big referee mistake.
Although defensively Barcelona looks like the best team in this competition, their offense is below the expected level. Everything seems slowed down and it is very difficult for them to get into the situations they want. Many expected that Nikola Mirotic return would have a positive effect, but not much has changed. When Nicolas Laprovittola, Alex Abrines and Cory Higgins hit shots from distance it’s easier, but when that’s not the case, Barcelona struggle.
In this game, Barcelona will have two motives. They definitely want to take revenge on Asvel for the defeat from first part of the season. Also, after shocking defeat against Virtus last week, the players should show a reaction, as is always the case with clubs of this caliber.
Asvel vs Barcelona H2H
Barcelona leads 9-3 against Asvel in all games ever played in the Euroleague. Interestingly, in the last six clashes played in the last three seasons, H2H is 3-3.
Injuries and Suspensions
Zaccharie Risacher and Joffrey Lauvergne won’t play for Asvel, while Jonah Mathews and Alex Tyus are questionable. Due to problems with an ankle injury, Tomas Satoransky is questionable for Barcelona.
Asvel vs Barcelona Prediction
Barcelona are aware how important this clash is for them. They will have extra motivation due to the defeat against Asvel a month ago and will certainly do everything they can to triumph. They are better team, with more players at their disposal and all that should be enough to win in Villeurbanne.
Kick-off time: Wednesday, 11.01.2023. 20:00 CET
Prediction: Barcelona -4.5
Odds: 1.74
Sportsbook: Ivibet
