Joventut vs. Zaragoza Prediction, Tips and Odds – Oct. 29, 2022 20:45 CET
Saturday, as usual, brings us four ACB league games. The first two start at 6 p.m., and the third and fourth at 8:45 p.m. In the second term, Joventut and Zaragoza will compete.
The team from Badalona did not have the best start this season, but gradually they have been improving their form. The same cannot be said for the guests who play disastrously.
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Joventut Team News
In the first five matches, Joventut players won two and lost three. But the only thing that can disappoint them is the defeat against Bilbao in front of their fans at the beginning of the season. Other results are the expected scenario.
They also lost to Valencia 97-101 and Real Madrid 79-96 as guests. Rarely does a team return from these away games as a winner. In addition, they routinely beat Breogan 85-66 and Unicaja 74-65 at home, while they achieved two wins and one loss in the Eurocup.
Coach Carles Duran can be satisfied with two consecutive victories. After the triumph over Unicaja in the ACB league, they defeated Cedevita Olimpija in Ljubljana dominantly 100-78. Five players scored double-digit points in that match, led by Ellenson with 15 and Tomic with 14 points.
This season’s Joventut roster is perfectly balanced when it comes to offensive and defensive qualities. In attack, they have enough individual quality and experience, while in defense they are aggressive and disciplined in every possession.
Zaragoza Team News
Zaragoza is the only team in the ACB league that did not win in the first five rounds. Despite a solid schedule, they failed to beat any opponent. They lost to Obradoiro, Murcia, Gran Canaria, Baskonia, and Fuenlabrada, and the last four defeats were by double digits. Zaragoza basketball players avoided relegation in the last round last season, but between the two seasons, they definitely did not progress.
After four rounds, the club management decided to fire coach Martin Schiller, and Porfi Fisac took his place. However, the Spanish tactician failed to win on his debut as Fuenlabrada defeated them 82-79. It will take time for the players to understand the tactical ideas and principles of the new menu.
The quality of this team’s roster is also questionable. In the first five matches, Saint-Roos, Mekowulu, and Yusta showed the most. We are not sure if this trio will be able to save Zaragoza from relegation. In addition to the new coach, they will have to find good reinforcements on the transfer market.
H2H
Joventut defeated Zaragoza both times last season – 84-78 and 77-63.
Joventut vs. Zaragoza Prediction
Joventut is currently in much better shape than Zaragoza. Therefore, anything but an easy and convincing victory for the home team will be a big surprise for us.
Tip-off Time: Saturday 29.10.2022, 20:45
Prediction: Joventut -10.5 AH
Odds: 1.90
Sportsbook: bet365
