Barcelona vs Virtus Prediction, Tips & Odds – Jan. 05, 2023 20:30 CET
Barcelona vs Virtus Prediction 05.01.2023. In the seventeenth round of the Euroleague in Spain, the host Barcelona meet the Italian Virtus from Bologna.
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Barcelona vs Virtus Odds
Barcelona vs Virtus 1×2: 1.20/4.75
Asian Handicap (-9.5/+9.5): 1.9/1.9
Total Over/Under (156.5): 1.9/1.9
Odds via 22Bet Sportsbook.
Barcelona Team News
Last season, Barca spilled everything in the finish, and Jasikevicius was targeted by the fans, but the Barca management decided to give Saras another chance. Jasikevicius did the reconstruction of the team, Chalates and Davies left Catalonia, while the Czech duo Satoransky and Vesely strengthened Barça. However, one of the biggest reinforcements is Nikola Kalinic, who is a motor in both directions. He can shift the momentum of the game to his team’s side.
This season, as in the previous one, Nikola Mirotic is the alpha and omega of the team, which he showed in Belgrade, where he coolly hit an incredible shot for overtime. Barca also has a lot of problems this season, especially with the distribution of roles in the team. Jasikevičius is still the target of many critics and this is an important match for him because, in case of defeat, the pressure on him and the team will be even greater. In the last match in Belgrade, he was sent off, and it can be said that with his pressure and nervousness, he puts pressure not only on the referees but also on his players, creating a counter effect.
Barca is in the last match in the Euroleague, defeating Crvena Zvezda in Belgrade. Satoransky led the team to an important victory with 19 points and 10 assists. A few days ago, Barcelona played a great match in Madrid, beating Real Madrid. Barcelona showed that in the composition with Mirotic and Higgins, they can reach the very end this year. Kalinic was again fantastic and defensively stopped Deck and Musa. Barcelona is picking up form again and it won’t be easy for Virtus.
Virtus Team News
Last year’s winner of the EuroCup, led from the bench by Sergio Scariola, plays in a variable way this season.
Virtus has a lot of problems, especially in the defensive part, where they often concede over 80 points. Scariolo protective sign is the selection and various variations in the selection, however, his chosen ones only showed defensive potential in certain parts of the season. If the boys from Bologna want to win in Catalonia, their defense will have to be at the highest level.
The Virtus team is filled with experienced and proven players, there are first of all Teodosic and Shengelia, as team leaders. But they also have big problems with injuries.
In the last match in the Euroleague, they defeated Fenerbahce at home, led by Belinelli, who scored 18 points. During the week, they were convincingly defeated at home by Milan, and Teodosic was the most effective with 17 points.
Barcelona vs Virtus H2H
20.12.2001 – Virtus Bologna : Barcelona – 91:81
18.10.2001 – Barcelona : Virtus Bologna – 69:85
Injuries and suspensions
Barcelona: Martinez.
Virtus: Cordinier, Abass.
Barcelona vs Virtus Prediction
In this match, we expect Barcelona to achieve a sure victory, but also to take advantage of the defensive shortcomings of the team from Bologna and score 83 points.
Tip-off Time: Thursday, 05.01.2023, 20:30 CET
Prediction: Barcelona WIN and over 82.5 points
Odds: 1,94
Sportsbook: 22bet
