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Anadolu Efes Istanbul vs Dubai Basketball, EuroLeague Basketball, Today Match Prediction
Anadolu Efes Istanbul
Dubai Basketball
Can Istanbul topple Dubai Baskteball
- In the last 10 matches, Anadolu Efes Istanbul has won four and lost six matches.
- In the last 10 matches, Dubai Basketball has won four and lost six matches.
- Anadolu Efes has a performance index rating of 84.7, while Dubai Basketball has 86.4.
Tournament: EuroLeague Basketball | Venue: Turkcell Basketball Development Center | Tip Off: 23:00:00
Live Streaming: Courtside 1891
Anadolu Efes Istanbul to win and cover the spread (-5.5)
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Anadolu Efes Istanbul vs Dubai Basketball Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| Stake.com | 1.39 | 2.95 |
Teams Preview
Anadolu Efes Istanbul
Anadolu Efes dominated Zalgiris Kaunas 87-64 in their EuroLeague Round 16 meeting in Kaunas. Efes exploded out of the gates with a 28-17 first quarter and never looked back, using efficient offense and lockdown defense to build a double-digit lead that only grew through the second half.
Cole Swider led the scoring with 18 points, while Vincent Poirier added 14 points, 6 rebounds and Jordan Loyd added 12 points. Another notable contribution was from Nick Weiler Babb who provided 13 assists.
Offensively, Efes shot 45.9% from the two point range and an incredible 50% from the three point line, while dishing out 22 assists. Defensively, they outrebounded Zalgiris 35-34 and held them to just 26.9% from the perimeter. Efes also recorded 9 steals and forced Zalgiris to commit 9 turnovers.
Overall, Anadolu Efes Istanbul is averaging 80.6 points, 17.1 assists, 31.9 rebounds, 6 steals and 1.8 blocks per game in their 2025-2026 EuroLeague season.
Dubai Basketball
In a EuroLeague Round 16 thriller, Dubai Basketball narrowly lost to Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv 97-95 at the Coca-Cola Arena, suffering their second home defeat of the season in a game that came down to the final possession.
Mckinley Wright IV was the standout player for Dubai, leading with 26 points and 10 assists, while Justin Anderson added 18 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists. Filip Petrusev contributed 15 points and Davis Bertans added 11 points to help keep the contest tight.
Offensively, Dubai shot an efficient 66.7% from the two point range and 80.8% from the free throw line, but just shot 35.7% from the perimeter, compared to Maccabi’s 43.3% from deep. Defensively, they got outrebounded 28-35 on the boards, giving away easy second chance points.
Overall, Dubai Basketball has been shooting 86.4 points per game and dish out 18.4 assists per game. Defensively, they have been weaker on the boards, grabbing 34.2 rebounds, 6 steals and 2.4 blocks per game in their EuroLeague season.
Anadolu Efes Istanbul vs Dubai Basketball Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Jordan Loyd |
| SG | Nick Weiler Babb |
| SF | Cole Swider |
| PF | Ercan Osmani |
| C | Vincent Poirier |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Mckinley Wright IV |
| SG | Nate Mason |
| SF | Davis Bertans |
| PF | Justin Anderson |
| C | Filip Petrusev |
Anadolu Efes Istanbul vs Dubai Basketball Match Prediction & Analysis
Anadolu Efes host Dubai Basketball on 19 December 2025 in a key EuroLeague clash. Efes come in with momentum after a dominant win over Zalgiris, relying on structure and defense at home. Dubai arrives confident despite a narrow loss to Maccabi, aiming to push tempo and test Efes’ half-court control.
Current Standings
Anadolu Efes Istanbul is currently 16th in the EuroLeague standings, with a 6-10 record, while Dubai Basketball is 13th in the standings with a 7-9 record. Efes is currently 3-5 while playing at home and Dubai is 1-7 while being on the road.
Anadolu Efes Istanbul vs Dubai Basketball Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Loyd | 10.9 | 2.7 | 1.8 | 0.7/0.1 |
| Mckinley Wright IV | 12.1 | 2.9 | 6.4 | 1.1/0.1 |
ANADOLU EFES ISTANBUL vs DUBAI BASKETBALL
Winning Prediction
Efes home-court advantage, defensive discipline, and experience should give them the edge. Dubai’s fast-paced offense will keep it competitive, but Efes ability to control tempo and execute in the half court late makes them favorites in a tight but controlled win. We are backing Anadolu Efes Istanbul to win this matchup.
Anadolu Efes Istanbul to win and cover the spread (-5.5)
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