Virtus vs Anadolu Efes – prediction, odds & preview
The analyst says
Virtus are 4-3 (avg 86.6:86.9) this season and Anadolu Efes 3-4 (avg 83:84.3). Going by both teams' averages, the expected combined score is around 170.
Detailed match preview
Overview
Virtus (10 in the table, 4–3) host Anadolu Efes (12 in the table, 3–4) in Round 22 of the EuroLeague, Tuesday, 12.1.2027 · 20:30 CET.
Offence vs defence
Virtus score 86.6 and allow 86.9 points per game (offence #11, defence #9 in the league). Anadolu Efes score 83 and allow 84.3 (offence #17, defence #6). 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 170 points, and Virtus has the edge). It is a statistical estimate of direction, not a score prediction.
Form
Virtus are 4–1 in their last 5. Anadolu Efes are 2–3 in their last 5 and are on a 2-game winning streak.
Home court and road form
Virtus are 2–0 at home. Anadolu Efes are 1–3 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
- Virtus are unbeaten at home (2–0).
- Both teams often play tight games – this one could be decided late.
The analysis is automatic and based on results and odds in our data – for fun in the game, not advice.
Team comparison
| Virtus | Anadolu Efes | |
|---|---|---|
| #10 | Table position | #12 |
| 4–3 | Record | 3–4 |
| 86.6 | Points scored / game | 83 |
| 86.9 | Points allowed / game | 84.3 |
| -0.3 | Point diff / game | -1.3 |
| #11 / #9 | Offence / defence (rank) | #17 / #6 |
| 2–0 home | Home / away | 1–3 away |
| 4–1 | Last 5 | 2–3 |
| 2–1 | Close games (≤ 5) | 0–1 |
Regular-season stats before this game.
Roster and player form
Virtus
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | PIR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aliou Diarra #31 Center | 19.8 | 11.9 | 7.1 | 0.3 | 19.3 |
| Marcus Carr #2 Guard | 22.3 | 14 | 1.7 | 5.4 | 13.1 |
| Wendell Moore #8 Guard | 23.7 | 12.9 | 4.9 | 0.9 | 12.7 |
| Derrick Alston Jr. #21 Forward | 22 | 12.7 | 2 | 1.3 | 8.1 |
| Bo Klintman #34 Forward | 19 | 6.4 | 3.9 | 1.6 | 7.6 |
| Kessler Edwards #9 Forward | 22.7 | 3.9 | 5.6 | 0.7 | 7.3 |
Top by PIR: Aliou Diarra · leading scorer: Marcus Carr (14 pts).
Anadolu Efes
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | PIR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dario Saric #5 Forward | 25.8 | 12.7 | 6.3 | 1.5 | 16.5 |
| Matthew Strazel #32 Guard | 23.5 | 13.3 | 1.7 | 3.2 | 11.5 |
| Collin Malcolm #17 Forward | 23.1 | 7.7 | 3.2 | 1.7 | 10.7 |
| Jordan Loyd #3 Guard | 22.6 | 8.8 | 2.8 | 2.7 | 9.3 |
| Bruno Fernando #20 Center | 20.7 | 5.7 | 5.2 | 1.2 | 8.3 |
| Kai Jones #88 Center | 14.5 | 2.8 | 3.7 | 0.2 | 7.8 |
Top by PIR: Dario Saric · leading scorer: Matthew Strazel (13.3 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: Virtus +2 · Anadolu Efes +2
Team form
Head-to-head this season
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