Fenerbahce vs Valencia Basket Prediction & Betting Tips - EuroLeague

Prediction published on 13/03/2024, 12:23  by Kennedy Kechula in EuroLeague Predictions

Valencia will be away to Fenerbahce on Match Day 29 of the EuroLeague seeking a clean sweep over their hosts this season. They come to this match sitting 10th in the standings, four wins below sixth-placed Fenerbahce. Fenerbahce have struggled against Valencia in recent seasons and have managed just two wins in the last seven matchups between the two. They lost the reverse match to begin the season 77-74 back in October. With the race for the playoffs intensifying, the Turkish giants will be eager to snap this poor run against Vale. Sarunas Jasikevicius’ men currently occupy the last automatic playoff qualifying spot. They have won 17 games and are 12-1 at home. The Yellow Canaries defeated league leaders Real Madrid last time out in Europe. They won 89-79 away from home and now haven’t lost in the EuroLeague in two games. Fener, who are currently on an eight-game winning run, defeated Merkezefendi last time out to maintain top spot in the Turkish domestic league.

As Fener are battling to remain in the top six, Valencia are battling to not slip out of the top 10. The Spanish side are holding onto the final spot for qualification to the play-in. They have only a +3 points difference on their closest challengers for 10th place. Alex Mumbru’s men have struggled with inconsistency all season and currently have lost more than they have won. Valencia have compiled a 13-15 record and have lost eight of 13 road games. They were defeated 88-78 at home last time out in Europe by Spanish rivals Barcelona. This was their third successive loss in the competition. The Oranges are coming off a 97-75 victory over Obradoiro in the Spanish topflight. Stefan Jovic and Nate Reuvers missed the loss to Barcelona last time out in the EuroLeague due to injuries. Jovic played in the league game over the weekend and should be available for this trip to Turkey.