Virtus Bologna vs Red Star Prediction, Tips & Odds – Jan. 31, 2023 21:00 CET
Virtus Bologna vs Red Star Prediction 31.01.2023. In a clash between two teams that are still fighting for top 8, Virtus will host Red Star in Bologna.
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Virtus Bologna vs Red Star Odds
Virtus Bologna vs Red Star 1×2: 1.69 / 2.25
Asian Handicap (-2.5 / +2.5): 1.90 / 1.90
Total Over/Under (157.5): 1.90 / 1.90
Odds via Bet365 Sportsbook.
Virtus Bologna Team News
Virtus have lost three of their last four Euroleague games and they are in 14th place at 9-12. Last week they had no chance in Munich against Bayern, which is a good indication of their poor form. Before that, Virtus were also defeated by Brindisi in Serie A.
The impression is that at no point this season head coach Sergio Scariolo manage to find right roles for all his players. Milos Teodosic is the only one who continuously plays what is expected of him, while all the others fluctuate a lot. Toko Shengelia is scoring only 9.9 points on average in the Euroleague, Daniel Hackett didn’t have bad numbers like this for a long time, while Gabriel Lundberg has also fit into all that and is not playing according to his potential.
This game will be extremely important for Virtus. If they lose against Red Star, there will be virtually no real chance to play in the Euroleague quarterfinals. We should expect them to be motivated and ready for a big fight from tip-off.
Red Star Team News
Red Star were in a great situation in the Euroleague ten days ago, but then two consecutive defeats occurred. They first lost in Kaunas against Zalgiris after having a seven-point lead with five minutes to go, and then suffered a tough defeat in the “Eternal Derby” against Partizan.
In that clash against Partizan, Red Star had 16 turnovers. That’s too much for this level of competition. Head coach Dusko Ivanovic didn’t want to criticize his players, but he said that this game in Bologna will show a lot. Fact is that Red Star doesn’t have many good offensive players. Apart from Luca Vildoza, Nemanja Nedovic and Filip Petrusev, rest of the roster is unable to contribute much on both sides of the floor. That is why there is always a much greater focus on defense.
Unlike the last game, Red Star will play much more patiently in offense this time. Defensively, they have always been at the required level since the arrival of coach Ivanovic, and there is no reason not to see them in such an edition in Bologna as well.
Virtus Bologna vs Red Star H2H
In the only game these two teams played against each other, Red Star beat Virtus 83:74 two months ago.
Injuries and Suspensions
Semi Ojeleye won’t play for Virtus, while Gabriel Lundberg is questionable. Facundo Campazzo and Hassan Martin are out of action at Red Star.
Virtus Bologna vs Red Star Prediction
This game is very important for both teams. Red Star are not playing as well lately as they did in November and December. Virtus will have a lot of help from their fans from the stands and this is the last chance for them to catch the train for the Euroleague top 8.
Kick-off time: Tuesday, 31.01.2023. 21:00 CET
Prediction: Virtus to win
Odds: 1.69
Sportsbook: Bet365
