Hapoel Holon vs Igokea Prediction, Tips & Odds – Jan. 04, 2023 20:00 CET
Hapoel Holon vs Igokea Prediction 04.01.2023. Hapoel Holon welcomes the struggling Igoke to its home ground. Hapoel are without one of their best players while Igokea have been in serious scoring trouble lately. Who will do better and emerge victorious?
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Hapoel Holon vs Igokea Odds
Hapoel Holon vs Igokea 1×2: 1.33/3.25
Asian Handicap (-6.5/+6.5): 1.83/1.83
Total Over/Under (160.5): 1.83/1.83
Odds via Bet365 Sportsbook.
Hapoel Holon Team News
Hapoel was left without direct passage to the last round when they were unexpectedly beaten in Belgium by Ostende in extra time. They had the same score as Galatasaray 4-2, but the Turkish team had a better mutual rating and secured first place in the group with a difference of +4 points.
The team is led by the selector of the Israeli national team, Guy Goodes, who has put together a very experienced team. In the last few days, he made some changes. Erick Green left Holon and signed for Buducnost from Podgorica. The main player this season is the experienced Joe Ragland, who once played for Crvena Zvezda. In addition to Ragland, there are also Dalton, Harris, and Dawson. All proven players, who are capable of scoring 20+ points in any defense. Hapoel is a team that plays fast and to the basket more.
In the Israeli championship, they are in a series of three victories and are in third place. In the last round, they defeated Be’er Sheva, where Dalton dominated with 25 points, while Ragland added 20 points and 11 assists.
Igokea Team News
Dragan Bajic’s team is in a series of four defeats, but the bigger problem for Igokea and Bajic is the injury problems of key players. This season, the team left Aleksa Radanov, who was one of the key players last season, but as a replacement, they brought in a replacement in Aleksandrovac in the form of former Real Madrid player, Mario Nakic. The entire game of Igokea at the beginning of the season was based on him, but at the very start of the season, Nakic tore his anterior cruciate ligaments, ending the season. To make the problem even bigger, center Deshaun Stephens, who was the first option at the five positions, also left the team.
However, a big earthquake in Aleksandrovac caused a defeat in Podgorica against SC Derby. At one point, Podgorica had +30 against Igokea. After a heavy defeat, all players and coach Bajic were fined 50% of their salary for this month. A reaction is certainly expected in this match.
The main players this season are Americans Ray and Crawford, who make baskets themselves when others don’t. For years now, Igokea has had excellent scouting and finds Americans under the radar. An example is Keenan Evans, the MVP of the last round of the Euroleague, who experienced complete affirmation in Igokea. The problem for Igokea is the bad form of Marko Josilo, who this season is at 23% in three-point shooting, while two seasons ago he was at one point even at 70%.
Igokea added two experienced ABA players to its squad. The team was strengthened by Nerandzic, captain of FMP, but also a former captain of Partizan and player of Mega, Dragan Milosavljevic. The two of them will certainly bring solidity to the outside positions.
Hapoel Holon vs Igokea H2H
This is the first match between these two teams.
Injuries and suspensions
Hapoel Holon: None.
Igokea: Nakic.
Hapoel Holon vs Igokea Prediction
Igokea is in a slight knockdown, especially after the defeat against SC Derby, and we believe that they will give a maximum reaction in this match. However, Hapoel is one of the best teams in the competition, and we expect a victory that will “cover” this handicap.
Tip-off Time: Wedensday, 04.01.2023, 20:00 CET
Prediction: Hapoel Holon -5.5
Odds: 1,76
Sportsbook: Bet365
