Jan Novak
Dailysports's expert
Virtus Bologna
Crvena Zvezda
As part of Round 14 of the EuroLeague, Virtus will face Crvena Zvezda. The match will take place in Bologna on Friday, December 6, with the tip-off scheduled for 20:30 Central European Time. My suggestion is to bet on the winner of this game.
Match Preview
Virtus continues to display inconsistent performances in this EuroLeague season and remains one of the main underdogs in the standings.
The team is not in contention for the playoffs, and to improve their position would require an extraordinary effort. However, things are looking better domestically, as the Bologna team currently sits in third place behind Trento and Trapani in their national league.
Crvena Zvezda has been performing significantly better, competing in the middle of the EuroLeague table. The Serbian team boasts solid defense and players capable of stepping up in crucial moments.
In the Adriatic League, Crvena Zvezda trails behind Partizan, who are having a strong season. In their last game, the Serbians lost to Milan, dropping out of the EuroLeague playoff zone.
Key Stats
- Virtus has lost five consecutive EuroLeague games.
- Crvena Zvezda has lost two of their last three away matches.
- Virtus averages 88 points per game at home, while Crvena Zvezda averages 85 points per game on the road.
Players to Watch
Serbian forward Filip Petrusev, who returned from Olympiacos, has quickly established himself as a leader for Crvena Zvezda. He is delivering excellent performances, and neutralizing him will be a key task for Virtus.
Head-to-Head
The teams have faced each other four times, with each securing two home victories.
Prediction
Both teams are not in their best form, but the visitors appear slightly stronger. I suggest betting on Crvena Zvezda to win with a +4 points handicap.
