In the second round of the EuroLeague, Panathinaikos will take on Bayern Munich in what promises to be an exciting matchup. Dailysports analysts have provided their forecast for this game.
Panathinaikos
The Greek powerhouse enters the season as reigning domestic champions, which brings both confidence and pressure. In their first EuroLeague match, Panathinaikos delivered an impressive 87-77 road win over Alba Berlin, justifying their status as favorites.
However, on the domestic front, they missed out on the Greek Super Cup, losing a close final to their arch-rivals Olympiacos by a single point (85-86). Given their success last season, high expectations are in place for Panathinaikos, but achieving their goals will be no easy task.
Bayern Munich
Bayern had a disappointing EuroLeague campaign last season, finishing 13th in the standings, which meant missing out on the playoffs. However, they found success domestically by winning the German championship.
Bayern’s EuroLeague season got off to a fantastic start, with a surprise 97-89 home win over the mighty Real Madrid. A huge fourth-quarter comeback, where they outscored Real by 17 points, secured this upset victory. Domestically, Bayern has started well, with three wins from four games, positioning them in second place in the German league.
Match Facts
- Panathinaikos won 14 of their 17 home games in the last EuroLeague regular season.
- Bayern Munich struggled on the road, winning only 4 of 17 away games in last season’s EuroLeague.
- Betting odds for this match: Panathinaikos win (1.19), Bayern Munich win (4.05).
Key Player
One of the key figures for Panathinaikos is Mathieu Lessort, whose presence under the basket is vital. He excels in grabbing rebounds and provides a strong inside scoring threat.
Head-to-Head
In last season’s EuroLeague, Panathinaikos won both encounters against Bayern Munich, with a consistent 7-point margin in each game.
Prediction
On paper, Panathinaikos is the heavy favorite. They have the advantage of recent head-to-head success, are playing at home, and are the reigning Greek champions. However, Bayern Munich is in good form and could offer more resistance than expected. A bet on Bayern Munich with a +9.5 point handicap seems like a smart option, as the German side could make this a closer game than the odds suggest.