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Penarol (Mar de Plata) vs Olimpico (La Banda), Argentina Liga A, Basketball, Today Match Prediction

Polideportivo Islas Malvinas, Mar del Plata

Olímpico Aim to Build Momentum Against Struggling Peñarol

  • Peñarol Mar del Plata are on a three-game losing streak in the league.
  • In the last five matches Penarol have won 2 and lost 3, while Olimpico also have won two out of five.
  • Peñarol Mar del Plata are the 4th best side in three-point shooting in the 2025-26 season.

Tournament: Argentina Liga A, Basketball | Venue: Polideportivo Islas Malvinas, Mar del Plata | Tip Off: 06:40:00

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Penarol to win and cover the spread (-5.5)


Penarol (Mar de Plata) vs Olimpico (La Banda) Basteball Odds

Bookmaker Team A Team B
1xBet 1.67 2.12

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Penarol (Mar de Plata)

Peñarol Mar del Plata enter this contest looking to regroup after an 86-95 defeat to Obras on Monday, marking their third straight loss and dropping them to 7-6 in the league standings. Despite the setback, several players delivered strong individual performances. 

AI Thornton led the charge with 25 points, while Luciano Guerra added an impressive 22. Facundo Vázquez contributed 14 points, and Agustín Pérez chipped in nine. However, Peñarol struggled on the boards, being outrebounded 40-27, and their 10 turnovers combined with 30 team fouls proved costly.

Although they are currently riding a tough losing streak, Peñarol still have notable strengths, ranking second in blocks and fourth in three-point shooting efficiency. Their home form remains a bright spot, as they have posted a solid 5-2 record at home this season.

Olimpico (La Banda)

Ciclista Olímpico de La Banda enter this matchup on a high note after securing an impressive 83-71 win over Boca Juniors in Argentina’s Liga Nacional. The victory marked a strong step forward, improving their home record to 3-4 this season. 

Agustín Facello led the way with a standout 21-point performance, while Richard Granberry delivered a powerful two-way showing with 18 points and 10 rebounds. Valentín Forestier added 14 points and 7 boards, Dennis McKinney contributed 13 points, and Franco Vieta rounded out the balanced scoring with 11.

Olímpico produced their best shooting display of the season, hitting 65% from the field and a remarkable 56% from beyond the arc. Their dominant 24-13 third quarter proved decisive, allowing them to pull away and maintain a comfortable double-digit lead throughout the final stretch.

Penarol (Mar de Plata) vs Olimpico (La Banda) Starting Lineups

Position Player Name
PG F. Vazquez
SG A. Perez
SF X. Carreras
PF G. Cordoba
C I. Basualdo
Position Player Name
PG A. Facello
SG F. Vieta
SF V. Forestier
PF D. McKinney
C R. Granberry

The Peñarol Mar del Plata will play host to the Ciclista Olímpico in Argentina Liga Nacional matchup on Thursday night. Penarol are on a three-game losing streak, while Olímpico, currently on a two-game losing streak on the road, look to build on the momentum.

Current Standings: The Peñarol Mar del Plata currently stand in 10th spot in the Argentina Liga Nacional with a 7-6 record, while Ciclista Olímpico are sitting at the 14th spot of the Argentina Liga Nacional with a 4-7 record.

Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches): The Ciclista Olímpico won three of the last five head-to-head matches played against the Penarol. The average total match points in the last five matches between Penarol and Ciclista Olímpico is 153.4. 

Penarol (Mar de Plata) vs Olimpico (La Banda) Player Stats

Player Name Points Rebounds Assists Steals/Blocks
Agustin Perez 13.8 3.5 1.5 0.5/0.0
Jose Ascanio 14.0 5.9 1.4 1.1/0.5

The Peñarol Mar del Plata head into the home contest as the favourites to win this match considering their offensive strength. We are backing Peñarol to end their three-game losing streak and win the contest.

Penarol to win and cover the spread (-5.5)

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