Panathinaikos vs Crvena Zvezda – prediction, odds & preview
The analyst says
Panathinaikos are 5-1 (avg 88:73) this season and Crvena Zvezda 4-2 (avg 80.8:76.2). Going by both teams' averages, the expected combined score is around 159.
Detailed match preview
Overview
Panathinaikos (1 in the table, 5–1) host Crvena Zvezda (6 in the table, 4–2) in Round 17 of the EuroLeague, Wednesday, 16.12.2026 · 20:15 CET.
Offence vs defence
Panathinaikos score 88 and allow 73 points per game (offence #7, defence #1 in the league). Crvena Zvezda score 80.8 and allow 76.2 (offence #19, defence #3). 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 159 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. Crvena Zvezda are 4–1 in their last 5 and are on a 4-game winning streak.
Home court and road form
Panathinaikos are 4–1 at home. Crvena Zvezda are 2–0 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
- Crvena Zvezda come in on a 4-game winning run.
The analysis is automatic and based on results and odds in our data – for fun in the game, not advice.
Team comparison
| Panathinaikos | Crvena Zvezda | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Table position | #6 |
| 5–1 | Record | 4–2 |
| 88 | Points scored / game | 80.8 |
| 73 | Points allowed / game | 76.2 |
| +15 | Point diff / game | +4.7 |
| #7 / #1 | Offence / defence (rank) | #19 / #3 |
| 4–1 home | Home / away | 2–0 away |
| 4–1 | Last 5 | 4–1 |
| – | Close games (≤ 5) | 2–1 |
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).
Crvena Zvezda
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | PIR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chima Moneke #95 Forward | 21.3 | 13.7 | 4.7 | 0.8 | 15 |
| Semi Ojeleye #37 Forward | 24.8 | 10 | 5.3 | 1.5 | 12.7 |
| Chris Jones #1 Guard | 18.8 | 7.2 | 2.2 | 6 | 12.7 |
| Jordan Nwora #33 Forward | 21.9 | 14 | 5 | 0.7 | 12.5 |
| Jared Butler #6 Guard | 16.7 | 9.5 | 1.5 | 2.8 | 6.7 |
| Tyson Carter #11 Guard | 16.9 | 5.8 | 2 | 2.3 | 6.3 |
Top by PIR: Chima Moneke · leading scorer: Jordan Nwora (14 pts).
Season per-game averages (EuroLeague stats; PIR = performance index rating).
Odds & predictions
Odds have not been published yet.
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Points in the game: Panathinaikos +2 · Crvena Zvezda +2
Team form
Head-to-head this season
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