Virtus Bologna vs. Alba Berlin Prediction, Tips and Odds – Dec. 14, 2022 20:30 CET
The thirteenth round of the Euroleague and the first block of the double round closes this week with a match in Bologna between the home team Virtus and Alba from Berlin. Both teams are in terrible form and are in dire need of a win.
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Virtus Bologna Team News
Recently, Virtus has entered a serious counter rhythm. They have big attacking problems again, only now the defense is not as solid as it was at the beginning of the season. They have 4 wins this season in the Euroleague, but they have lost 4 in the last 5 games. The defeat against Olympiacos in the last round of the Euroleague was especially painful and difficult, where the red and whites from Piraeus defeated them 111:77 and inflicted one of the heaviest defeats in the history of the league.
What particularly worries coach Scariollo is that the team did not show any reaction even in the Italian championship, and they were defeated at home by Scafati 77:84. Miloš Teodosić also returns for this match after his suspension, but he also has problems with a calf injury. The big question is what can change overnight in Bologna. They look like they need an urgent reboot. They have great names in their lineup who are in counter rhythm. A team that is built for the highest goals this season cannot score 70 points.
The team that is the only one in worse form than them is visiting them, and if Virtus does not win this match, we believe that Scariollo will leave the team’s helm.
Alba Berlin Team News
Alba entered the season brilliantly, with three consecutive victories and almost 3:0, and those victories were even greater because they played without 4 players from the first five. Coach Gonzalez gave big minutes to players who are the third or fourth options in deficit positions. The score would have been better, but they lost a couple of uncertain endings. After 3 wins, they went into a counter rhythm, fatigue set in, and they lost 9 in a row.
Nine defeats is a long streak, but Alba’s management never thought about changing the coach or their style of play. They play very fast with a lot of three-point shots. They have great defenders, who are capable of creating problems for everyone. We are especially thinking of Smith, Law, and Blatt, who performed excellently while the first two were injured. But still, the alpha and omega of the team are Luke Sikma, on whom Alba’s game largely depends.
Over the weekend, they defeated Bayreuth, with a score of 91:83. Smith led Alba to victory with 17 points. In the last match within the Euroleague, they were convincingly defeated by Fenerbahce at home, with a score of 74:104, and Smith was again the most effective with 15 points.
H2H
19.11.98 – Alba Berlin : Virtus Bologna – 75:72
08.10.98 – Virtus Bologna : Alba Berlin – 78:52
Virtus Bologna vs. Alba Berlin Prediction
This is a duel between two teams that have a fire under their feet, and we believe that this will be a tough and uncertain match, because the stakes are high. We think that Alba in this match, even though he is an outsider, still has a great chance to end the streak of nine defeats.
There will be no Abass for Virtus while Shengelia and Teodosić are questionable, while Alba is also without Eriksson and Matishcek.
Tip-off Time: Wenesday, 14.12.2022, 20:30 CET
Prediction: Alba Berlin +7.5
Odds: 1,75
Sportsbook: Bet365
