Galatasaray vs Merkezefendi Prediction, Tips & Odds – Jan. 09, 2023 17:00 CET
Galatasaray vs Merkezefendi Prediction 09.01.2023. Galatasaray and Merfezefendi will cross spears in the last game of the 14th round of the Turkish basketball championship. The start of the match at the Sinan Erdem Dome is scheduled for Monday at 5 p.m.
This will be a clash between teams that have been playing quite well lately. Both of them win more often than they lose, so 40 minutes of quality basketball is guaranteed.
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Galatasaray vs Merkezefendi Odds
Galatasaray vs Merkezefendi 1×2: 1.24/3.92
Asian Handicap (-9.5/+9.5): 1.89/1.85
Total Over/Under (162.5): 1.86/1.88
Odds via 22Bet Sportsbook.
Galatasaray Team News
Galatasaray basketball players experienced a somewhat unexpected defeat against Konyaspor 73-76 in the last round. In this way, they ended the series of four consecutive triumphs in the Turkish league, so they are currently in eighth place with a win-loss ratio of 7-6.
The individual and collective quality of this team is at a higher level than the current position in the table shows. However, the reasons for a slightly worse ranking are poor displays at the beginning of the current campaign. The form of Galatasaray is constantly increasing as the season progresses and there is no doubt that we will see better and better games from the Istanbul team in the rest of the competitive year.
Andreas Pistiolis’ men have recorded good results also in the Basketball Champions League. They secured a direct placement in the Top 16 and this is another indicator that the potential of this team is huge.
The tandem of guards Dylan Ennis – Dee Bost is the main strength of this team. The two are Galatasaray’s best scorers in the current season, and they have great help in Angelo Caloiara, a forward with decent Euroleague experience. The talented Turkish power forward Sadik Emir Kabaca also recorded excellent numbers this season.
The frontcourt of the Istanbul team should be further strengthened in the rest of the season, considering that an agreement has been reached with Dusan Ristic. This versatile center played brilliantly in Fuenlabrada this season and was also a member of the Serbian national team at Eurobasket 2022.
Merkezefendi Team News
On the other hand, Merkezefendi players are traveling to Istanbul after a great victory in the last round. They defeated Turk Telekom on their floor 78-68 and inflicted only the third defeat of the team from Ankara this season. Led by the former assistant of Zeljko Obradovic, Erdem Can, Turk Telekom is playing great in this competitive year, both in the domestic championship and in the Eurocup. Therefore, the triumph over this quality team must have boosted everyone’s morale and confidence in Merkezenfendi.
However, they play much better at home than in road games. Away from home, the players of coach Zafer Aktas achieved only one victory, while experiencing five failures. They have been defeated in their last three away games.
The main attacking force of this team is the American guard Max Heidegger. Against Turk Telekom, he was unstoppable and scored 24 points. Merkezefendi’s results usually depend on his mood. However, his good play will not be enough to defeat a dangerous rival in the upcoming round, so the contribution of the rest of the team will have to be huge.
Galatasaray vs Merkezefendi H2H
Both teams triumphed in away games last season – Galatasaray won 89-73, and Merkezefendi won 76-63.
Galatasaray vs Merkezefendi Prediction
We expect a positive reaction from the Galatasaray players after the unexpected defeat against Konyaspor. We believe that they will prepare this match focused and concentrated, and that they will play an efficient match and show all their attacking quality.
Tip-off Time: Monday 09.01.2023, 17:00 CET
Prediction: Galatasaray 85.5 over
Odds: 1.78
Sportsbook: 22bet
