Panathinaikos vs Žalgiris – prediction, odds & preview
The analyst says
Panathinaikos are 6-1 (avg 87.6:73.9) this season and Žalgiris 2-4 (avg 81.7:86.2). Going by both teams' averages, the expected combined score is around 165.
Detailed match preview
Overview
Panathinaikos (1 in the table, 6–1) host Žalgiris (14 in the table, 2–4) in Round 32 of the EuroLeague, Thursday, 18.3.2027 · 20:15 CET.
Offence vs defence
Panathinaikos score 87.6 and allow 73.9 points per game (offence #8, defence #1 in the league). Žalgiris score 81.7 and allow 86.2 (offence #18, defence #8). Crossing each side's offence with the other's defence gives an estimate of how the game may flow from season averages (expected total around 165 points, and Panathinaikos has the edge). It is a statistical estimate of direction, not a score prediction.
Form
Panathinaikos are 4–1 in their last 5. Žalgiris are 1–4 in their last 5 and are on a 2-game losing streak.
Home court and road form
Panathinaikos are 5–1 at home. Žalgiris are 2–2 on the road.
Head-to-head
This is the first meeting of these two teams this season in our records.
Odds and chances
Odds for this game have not been published yet.
Key factors
- Big gap in the table: Panathinaikos is placed much higher.
The analysis is automatic and based on results and odds in our data – for fun in the game, not advice.
Team comparison
| Panathinaikos | Žalgiris | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Table position | #14 |
| 6–1 | Record | 2–4 |
| 87.6 | Points scored / game | 81.7 |
| 73.9 | Points allowed / game | 86.2 |
| +13.7 | Point diff / game | -4.5 |
| #8 / #1 | Offence / defence (rank) | #18 / #8 |
| 5–1 home | Home / away | 2–2 away |
| 4–1 | Last 5 | 1–4 |
| – | Close games (≤ 5) | 0–2 |
Regular-season stats before this game.
Roster and player form
Panathinaikos
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | PIR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathias Lessort #26 Center | 21.5 | 11.3 | 6.5 | 1.8 | 19.5 |
| Sylvain Francisco #3 Guard | 23 | 15.8 | 2.5 | 4.5 | 17.5 |
| Guerschon Yabusele #28 Forward | 21.8 | 10.2 | 4.5 | 1.3 | 11.8 |
| Nigel Hayes-Davis #11 Forward | 26.1 | 13.5 | 2.8 | 1 | 10.2 |
| Jerian Grant #22 Guard | 15.9 | 6.7 | 1.3 | 2.8 | 9.3 |
| Konstantinos Mitoglou #44 Forward | 13.9 | 6.5 | 3.8 | 0.5 | 8.5 |
Top by PIR: Mathias Lessort · leading scorer: Sylvain Francisco (15.8 pts).
Žalgiris
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | PIR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Valanciunas #17 Center | 20.5 | 10.2 | 7.7 | 2.7 | 18.3 |
| Azuolas Tubelis #10 Forward | 23.6 | 11.3 | 5.5 | 2 | 14.5 |
| Carsen Edwards #3 Guard | 23.9 | 17.2 | 1.2 | 2.7 | 12.7 |
| Sterling Brown #0 Guard | 19 | 10.8 | 2.5 | 1 | 10.2 |
| Marius Grigonis #40 Guard | 17.6 | 7.2 | 2.3 | 1.7 | 8 |
| Edgaras Ulanovas #92 Forward | 16.2 | 4.8 | 1.8 | 1.3 | 6.3 |
Top by PIR: Jonas Valanciunas · leading scorer: Carsen Edwards (17.2 pts).
Season per-game averages (EuroLeague stats; PIR = performance index rating).
Odds & predictions
Odds have not been published yet.
Our community's picks
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Points in the game: Panathinaikos +2 · Žalgiris +2
Team form
Head-to-head this season
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