Real Madrid vs Panathinaikos Prediction & Betting Tips - EuroLeague

Prediction published on 28/02/2024, 12:37  by Kennedy Kechula in EuroLeague Predictions

Real Madrid will be at home to welcome Panathinaikos in a mouthwatering EuroLeague basketball clash. Madrid come to the game sitting top of the standings, 12 points clear of third-placed Panathinaikos. Real Madrid have won 22 of the 26 matches they have played in Europe. They sit eight points clear at the top and will want to keep it that way at the very least. Chus Mateo’s men did lose last time out in the EuroLeague. They were defeated 81-76 away to playoff-chasing Milan. But as they are coming off a trophy success, they will be confident of a win here. Madrid, currently on a four-game winning run, are this season’s Spanish Copa del Rey champions. This is after they defeated perennial rivals Barcelona 96-85 in the final slightly over a week ago. Real possess the best offence in Europe and are averaging 89.0 points a game. They defeated Panathinaikos 90-78 in the reverse match last December and have now won three straight against them.

Panathinaikos are also coming off a domestic cup run. Unfortunately for the Greek heavyweights, they were defeated in the final by rivals Olympiacos. Ergin Ataman’s men were undone 69-58 over a week ago to see their quest for a record-extending Greek Basketball Cup postponed. The loss ended a four-game winning run that had started last time out in the EuroLeague. The Shamrock defeated visiting Fenerbahce 74-63 to earn their 16th win in 26 outings. This moved them to 32 points, four behind second-placed Barcelona. Panathinaikos have struggled when on the road in Europe and have managed just five wins in 12 away games. Coming up against Madrid, who are yet to lose at home this season, is bound to be a tough outing. The visitors are averaging 80.8 points a game which is best for 10th place. They will be without Luca Vildoza due to a knee injury while Kostas Antetokounmpo is a major doubt.