Fenerbahçe vs Anadolu Efes prediction and betting tips on April 5, 2024
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One of the most intriguing encounters of the 33rd round of the EuroLeague will take place on Friday in the capital of Turkey, where Fenerbahçe and Anadolu Efes will clash in the Istanbul derby. Here's the prediction for the match from Dailysports experts.
Fenerbahçe
The "Canaries" have always been regarded as one of the strongest clubs in Europe, and in the current campaign, the Turks are once again affirming their status. After 32 rounds, Fenerbahçe sits in fifth place in the EuroLeague standings, securing 20 victories. Istanbul's team trails the table-topping Real Madrid by six wins. In their last EuroLeague match, the club from Istanbul hosted Alba Berlin and secured a victory with a score of 103:68. From the outset, the "Yellow and Blues" took control of the game and convincingly outplayed their opponent by a margin of 35 points. This victory marked their fourth win in the last five EuroLeague matches. It's worth noting that in the Turkish championship over the weekend, the "Canaries" defeated Petkim Spor away with a score of 81:59. This allowed them to maintain their position at the top.
Anadolu Efes
The reigning champions of Turkey in the current EuroLeague campaign are hovering around the 10th position, risking missing out on the playoffs. At the moment, the Istanbul-based club occupies the 10th position, securing 15 victories in 32 matches. They are only one win ahead of their closest rival, Lithuanian side Žalgiris. In their last EuroLeague match, Erdem Can's team defeated Baskonia away with a score of 97:76. This victory marked the third consecutive win for the Istanbul club in the EuroLeague. As they approach the match against Fenerbahçe, Erdem Can's team comes off a home victory over Petkim Spor (98:73) in the Turkish championship. At present, Anadolu Efes occupies the top spot in the Turkish Super League standings, leading Fenerbahçe by one win.
Interesting facts about the match and head-to-head history
- In the first round, Fenerbahçe defeated Anadolu Efes away with a score of 89:84.
- The last time the teams met was in the Turkish Cup, where Fenerbahçe defeated Anadolu Efes away with a score of 80:67.
- After four consecutive wins for Anadolu Efes, Fenerbahçe emerged victorious in the last two matches.
Fenerbahçe vs Anadolu Efes Prediction
In the recent matches between these teams, which took place in late December and mid-February, Fenerbahçe was even stronger away from home. We believe it's prudent to take "Fenerbahçe to win with a handicap (-4.5)" with odds of 1.65.
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