Olympiacos vs Real Madrid Prediction, Tips & Odds – Jan. 20, 2023 20:00 CET
Olympiacos vs Real Madrid Prediction 20.01.2023. The most interesting game of the Euroleague round 20 will be played between Olympiacos and Real Madrid. The winner will be in first place after this week.
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Olympiacos vs Real Madrid Odds
Olympiacos vs Real Madrid 1×2: 1.74 / 2.15
Asian Handicap (-1.5 / +1.5): 1.86 / 1.95
Total Over/Under (160.5): 1.90 / 1.90
Odds via Bet365 Sportsbook
Olympiacos Team News
Olympiacos didn’t play excellent last week, but they managed to beat Virtus in Bologna. Before that, they were defeated by Monaco, so they are currently at 12-7. If they beat Real Madrid, they will be in first place after the Euroleague round 20.
Olympiacos are in first place in many statistical categories. They score the most points per game (85.2), have the most steals (8.5), shoot the best for two-points (59.2%), and excel defensively. They force opponents to the most turnovers per game (15.0). Also, Olympiacos are allowing the fewest rebounds (30.9). When we add to that that Sasha Vezenkov plays at the MVP level, plus Kostas Sloukas lead their offense in the right way, then it can be concluded that Olympiacos showed perhaps the most of all the clubs so far in the Euroleague.
For Olympiacos, the most important thing in this clash will be to limit Walter Tavares. With Moustapha Falla, they are perhaps the only team capable of doing this without double team. If their offense is even at an average level, Olympiacos will be closer to win than Real Madrid.
Real Madrid Team News
Although they are not playing particularly impressively, Real Madrid are alone in first place in the Euroleague at 13-6. They have perhaps the most individually talented roster in the entire competition, but in duels against the best European clubs, they didn’t play well.
Recently, Real Madrid lost at home against Barcelona in the Endesa League, and before that they were defeated by Baskonia in the Euroleague. Unlike the main competitors, Jesus Mateo’s team had no defeats against opponents who are among the weakest in this competition. With his return, Nigel Williams-Goss brought additional quality in Real Madrid offense. However, apart from Walter Tavares and Dzanan Musa, no one plays well continuously. Real Madrid advantage is that they have a large number of quality players at their disposal, so the weak form of individuals doesn’t affect team result.
Real Madrid achieved two road wins in the Euroleague last week. They defeated Red Star and Alba Berlin, but this will be an incomparably more difficult task. Defensively, they will have to play one of the best games of the season to triumph in Piraeus.
Olympiacos vs Real Madrid H2H
In the first H2H game this season, Olympiacos beat Real in Madrid 89:87. Before that, Real Madrid had three consecutive triumphs.
Injuries and Suspensions
Isaiah Canaan is questionable, while all other players are available to Olympiacos. Carlos Alocen and Anthony Randolph are out for Real Madrid, while Gabriel Deck is also unlikely to play due to a leg injury.
Olympiacos vs Real Madrid Prediction
Olympiacos lost several games in the Euroleague this season against weaker opponents. The reason was relaxation after a big lead. This was the case against Valencia, Red Star, Asvel and Maccabi. When they are focused from start to finish, they look impressively. Olympiacos will certainly be focused against Real Madrid in a sold-out „Peace and Friendship Arena“.
Kick-off time: Friday, 20.01.2023. 20:00 CET
Prediction: Olympiacos to win
Odds: 1.74
Sportsbook: Bet365
