FMP vs. SC Derby Prediction, Tips and Odds – Dec. 24, 2022, 19:00 CET
Only one match of the 12th round of the ABA League will be played on Saturday. FMP will host SC Derby in Zeleznik, and the start of the game in FMP Arena is scheduled for 19:00.
The form of both teams is not at an enviable level lately. However, the home team is much better positioned in the standings, so they enter this match much more relaxed.
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FMP Team News
The players of FMP achieved excellent results in the current season but suffered two failures in the last three rounds. They suffered both away losses. Zadar beat them 97-103 and Partizan 86-90. Between those two meetings, the Panthers played against Cibona and registered a convincing victory 111-75.
In the last round, they played against the Black and Whites. After 30 minutes, they trailed their opponents by 26 points and were close to a debacle. However, in the last quarter, they showed solid character and managed to alleviate the defeat.
Going into the 12th round, FMP is in third place in the table with a win-loss record of 8-3. In front of them are only the main favorites to win the title Crvena Zvezda and Partizan.
SC Derby Team News
On the other hand, SC Derby basketball players have been in a result crisis for some time. They suffered defeats in the last three rounds of the ABA league and each was by double digits. Admittedly, each of the three rivals was quite strong.
They were defeated by Crvena Zvezda 76-92, Buducnost 76-88, and Cedevita Olimpija 71-104. The defeat against the Slovenian team was particularly hard. SC Derby players were too soft in defense and allowed their opponents to score too many easy points. In addition, they managed to realize very few offensive ideas.
All in all, if they want to avoid another defeat, they will need to improve both their defensive and attacking quality on Sunday.
H2H
Last season, both teams celebrated as hosts. SC Derby won 85-76, and FMP 105-67.
Bayern defeated Zalgiris both times last season – 74-65 and 75-73.
FMP vs. SC Derby Prediction
We believe that this will be the prototype of the run&gun style of basketball. Both teams like to play at a fast pace, so we believe we will see plenty of short possessions that end after a few seconds. Therefore, we expect an extremely effective clash.
Tip-off Time: Saturday 24.12.2022, 19:00
Prediction: 173.5 over
Odds: 1.73
Sportsbook: 22bet
