Fenerbahce vs Anadolu Efes SK Prediction & Betting Tips - EuroLeague

Prediction published on 05/04/2024, 00:37  by Kennedy Kechula in EuroLeague Predictions

Fenerbahce will be at home against fellow Turkish rivals Anadolu Efes when the two teams take to the court next in the EuroLeague. Both teams are angling for playoff qualification with Fener currently sixth in the standings and Anadolu 10th. Fenerbahce have won the last two meetings this season with Anadolu. They have also won the last three EuroLeague matchups against their Super Ligi rivals. This should have them confident of securing a pivotal win in the penultimate round of the regular season. Sarunas Jasikevicius’ men are at the moment holding on to the final automatic playoff spot. They are a game clear of their closest rivals and defeat here could see them drop into the play-in places. The Yellow Canaries have however already secured at the very least a play-in place as they cannot finish any lower than 10th. Fener, who have a 15-1 home record in Europe, defeated Alba Berlin 103-68 last time out in the EuroLeague. The hosts, who are averaging 85.4 points a night in Europe, do not have any major injury concerns ahead of this game.

Anadolu Efes occupy the final play-in place. They have won 15 of 32 matches and their recent home form in Europe has been key. Tomislav Mijatovic’s men have won six of their last eight EuroLeague games and five of those wins have come at home. On the road is where they have struggled. Of the teams currently in the top 10, Anadolu have the worst away record. They have managed just three away wins and have been defeated 13 times. Efes have a one-game advantage on their closest challengers for 10th place. Failing to not win here will not see them drop out of the play-in bracket. But will mean they have to win their final regular season game to qualify for the playoff preliminaries. The visitors have been boosted just like their hosts as they do not have any injury concerns coming into this match. Efes, who currently edge Fener in the race for the domestic league title by two points, are averaging 85.8 points in Europe. They defeated Petkim Spor 98-73 at home in their last match to leapfrog Fener in the league.