Partizan vs Virtus Bologna prediction & H2H – Oсtober 23, 2024
Partizan
Virtus Bologna
In the fifth round of the EuroLeague basketball competition, Partizan will face Virtus Bologna. The game will take place in Belgrade on Wednesday, October 23, with a scheduled start time of 20:30 Central European Time. Experts from Dailysports have provided a prediction for this match.
Partizan
Partizan had a rough start in the EuroLeague, suffering two losses in Spain—first to Baskonia and then to Real Madrid. However, the team showed resilience and managed to secure victories against Bayern and the solid Maccabi team.
In the Adriatic League, Partizan has won all five matches, firmly establishing themselves at the top of the standings. Over the weekend, the Serbian side defeated the Croatian team Zadar 75:71 in an away game.
Virtus Bologna
Virtus Bologna has surprisingly struggled in Europe's most prestigious club tournament. The Italian team has lost all four of its matches and sits at the very bottom of the standings.
Despite their EuroLeague failures, Virtus remains undefeated in the domestic championship. The team has played three games so far, winning all of them.
Match Facts
- Partizan has won four games in a row.
- Virtus has secured only one victory in the same period.
- Partizan averages 98 points per game at home, while Virtus averages 82 points per game on the road.
Player to Watch
American guard Sterling Brown of Partizan had a slow start in his first two games but has since emerged as the team's leader on the court in the last two matches. Brown was the standout player against both Bayern and Maccabi, and he will aim to help his team secure another win.
Head-to-Head
The teams are evenly matched, with each side winning four of their eight previous encounters.
Prediction
The home team is in much better form than their opponent. Moreover, Partizan will be playing on their own court, and I believe they are capable of achieving success. My bet will be on a victory for the Serbian team with a -5 point handicap.