Crvena Zvezda vs Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv, EuroLeague Basketball, Today Match Prediction

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Crvena Zvezda

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade suffered a heartbreaking 85-82 overtime defeat against Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade in the EuroLeague derby, putting an end to their four game winning streak.

Chris Jones led the visitors with 22 points, while Jordan Nwora contributed 16 points and eight rebounds. Semi Ojeleye added 13 points, converting 9 of his 11 free throws.

Offensively, Zvezda shot 33.3% from the perimeter and 74.1% from the free throw line, but were inefficient with 47.5% from the two point range, despite having better ball movement (13 assists). Defensively, they got outrebounded 38-35 on the boards, registered zero blocks and committed 14 crucial turnovers. 

The late rally demonstrated their resilience, yet their slow start and struggles inside ultimately proved too expensive. 

Overall, the team averages 81 points per game, while dishing out 19.6 assists. Defensively, they record 40.4 rebounds, 6.7 steals and 2.3 blocks per game.  

Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv

Maccabi Tel Aviv suffered a 113-99 defeat against Real Madrid in EuroLeague Round 7, despite an explosive start.

Jimmy Clark III led the scoring with 20 points, while Bonzie Colson added 19 points. Yam Madar added 14 points and Jaylen Hoard, Oshae J’Brissett added 10 points each. 

Offensively, Maccabi shot 51% from the two point range, 45.5% from the perimeter and 79.2% from the free throw line. Defensively, they managed to control the boards 38-36, but poor perimeter defense and key defensive lapses proved costly down the stretch. 

The defeat highlighted Maccabi’s difficulty sustaining defensive intensity against elite offensive teams. Despite scoring 99 points, their inability to protect the perimeter ultimately proved decisive.

Overall, the team averages 86.9 points per game, while dishing out 19.4 assists. Defensively, they record 32.1 rebounds, 7.1 steals and 3.1 blocks per game. 

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Crvena Zvezda vs Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv Match Prediction & Analysis

Crvena Zvezda will aim to recover from their narrow derby defeat against Partizan as they host Maccabi Tel Aviv, who are coming off a 113-99 loss to Real Madrid. Zvezda’s stronger defence and home court advantage give them the edge, but Maccabi’s scoring ability could make this competitive if their perimeter shooting clicks.

In their last five head-to-head matchups, Maccabi Tel Aviv has won three matches, while Crvena Zvezda has won two matches.

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade is currently 8th in the EuroLeague standings with a 4-3 record, while Maccabi Tel Aviv is 15th in the standings with a 2-5 record. 

Crvena Zvezda vs Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv Player Stats

CRVENA ZVEZDA vs MACCABI RAPYD TEL AVIV
Winning Prediction

Crvena Zvezda’s stronger defensive structure, home court advantage in Belgrade and Maccabi Tel Aviv’s recent defensive struggles make Zvezda the favourites. We are backing Crvena Zvezda to win this matchup. 

Crvena Zvezda to win and cover the spread (-5.5).

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