FC Barcelona vs Anadolu Efes SK Prediction & Betting Tips - EuroLeague

Prediction published on 16/01/2025, 17:23  by Kennedy Kechula | Modified on 16/01/2025 at 17:30 in EuroLeague Predictions

In-form Barcelona will be out to pile more misery on struggling Anadolu Efes on matchday 22 of the EuroLeague. The Spaniards come into this match sitting eighth in the standings, two wins clear of Efes in 13th. Read on for our prediction for this match.

Barcelona have won their last three matches in Europe. All the three wins came against teams in the top five. This form has propelled them back into the playoff bracket.

Joan Pennarroya’s men defeated in-form Panathinaikos 82-73 in midweek at home. They have now won 12 of 21 games and are tied with four other teams including sixth-placed Milan.

Barca won the first leg meeting against Efes away in Turkey 97-88.

While Barca are gradually gaining momentum and climbing up the standings, their visitors are doing the opposite.

Efes have lost their last four games in Europe which has led them to drop further from the playoff places. This downward spiral forced the club’s hierarchy into making a coaching change.

Former Bologna coach Luca Banchi was handed the reins and replaced Tomislav Mijatovic a week ago. Efes have lost the two matches in Europe which the Italian has been in charge of.

The Turkish heavyweights were defeated 88-84 away to Paris in midweek.