Zalgiris vs. Real Madrid Prediction, Tips and Odds – Dec. 15, 2022 19:00 CET
In the fourteenth round of the Euroleague, home team Zalgiris from Kaunas welcomes one of the best teams in Europe and the champion of Spain, Real from Madrid.
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Zalgiris Team News
Unlike last season, Zalgiris is playing very well this season, they are 6-7, and they are playing very well, especially away from home. They are working on the drive of local players, primarily Lithuanian national team members, who will not be available in this match, we are primarily thinking of Brazdeikis and Lekavičius, who are the leaders of this team. That will be a big problem for the team from Kaunas.
They are in a series of three defeats in the Euroleague, and their last defeat was in Belgrade against Crvena Zvezda, in a very tense game. In the match against Crvena Zvezda, Zalgiris was in the lead against Zvezda for most of the game, but in the end, they faltered and lost this match. An excellent game was played by Keenan Evans who kept Zalgiris, but he could not do it alone.
Over the weekend in the domestic championship, they defeated Pieno with a 23-point difference, where Birutisa was the most effective with 12 points.
Zalgiris has big problems with injuries and it will be very difficult for them to fight against Real, but the effect of the double round and the home crowd can lead them to victory and a favorable result.
Real Madrid Team News
Real is playing in its characteristic rhythm this season as well. They are slowly but surely getting in shape and getting ready for the most important part of the season. In both competitions, they are at the very top, and they beat their opponents based on sheer quality and breadth. We have a feeling that they are not even at 60 percent of their capabilities yet. They are in fourth place in the Euroleague, with a score of 9-4.
In the last round, they defeated the home team Bayern in Munich in a very tough game. The most efficient player at the meeting was Edy Tavares, who scored 14 points and added 8 rebounds. However, the most deserving of the victory was Real’s best player this season, DZanan Musa, who plays brilliantly throughout the season and takes responsibility.
Last week, Real was defeated by Monaco after extra time, in a somewhat bizarre way. At +4 for Real, Mike James hit a three-pointer from 9 meters over Tavares, who fouled him. James completed the game 3+1 and took the game to overtime.
Like Zalgiris and Real, they have their problems with injuries, in addition to Hanga and Rudy, Gabriel Deck also has problems with injuries, while some players are recovering from injuries and looking for the right form.
H2H
24.02.22 – Zalgiris : Real Madrid – 68:47
12.11.21 – Real Madrid : Zalgiris – 95:82
25.02.21 – Real Madrid : Zalgiris – 70:58
06.11.20 – Zalgiris : Real Madrid – 90:93
Zalgiris vs. Real Madrid Prediction
In this match, we expect Real to show the quality and, above all, the width of their team and to beat Zalgiris, who have problems with injuries.
Lekavičius will be absent for Zalgiris in this match, while Brazdeikis and Kalnietis are questionable, Real will be without Rudy Fernandez and Adam Hanga, while Gabriel Deck is questionable.
Tip-off Time: Thursday, 15.12.2022, 19:00 CET
Prediction: Real Madrid -4.5
Odds: 1,71
Sportsbook: Bet365
