Žalgiris vs Virtus – prediction, odds & preview
The analyst says
Žalgiris are 2-4 (avg 81.7:86.2) this season and Virtus 4-3 (avg 86.6:86.9). Going by both teams' averages, the expected combined score is around 171.
Detailed match preview
Overview
Žalgiris (14 in the table, 2–4) host Virtus (10 in the table, 4–3) in Round 24 of the EuroLeague, Friday, 22.1.2027 · 19:00 CET.
Offence vs defence
Žalgiris score 81.7 and allow 86.2 points per game (offence #18, defence #8 in the league). Virtus score 86.6 and allow 86.9 (offence #11, defence #9). 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 171 points, and Virtus has the edge). It is a statistical estimate of direction, not a score prediction.
Form
Žalgiris are 1–4 in their last 5 and are on a 2-game losing streak. Virtus are 4–1 in their last 5.
Home court and road form
Žalgiris are 0–2 at home. Virtus are 2–3 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.
The analysis is automatic and based on results and odds in our data – for fun in the game, not advice.
Team comparison
| Žalgiris | Virtus | |
|---|---|---|
| #14 | Table position | #10 |
| 2–4 | Record | 4–3 |
| 81.7 | Points scored / game | 86.6 |
| 86.2 | Points allowed / game | 86.9 |
| -4.5 | Point diff / game | -0.3 |
| #18 / #8 | Offence / defence (rank) | #11 / #9 |
| 0–2 home | Home / away | 2–3 away |
| 1–4 | Last 5 | 4–1 |
| 0–2 | Close games (≤ 5) | 2–1 |
Regular-season stats before this game.
Roster and player form
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).
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).
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: Žalgiris +2 · Virtus +2
Team form
ŽalgirisRecord 2–4 · avg 81.7:86.2
Head-to-head this season
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