Zalgiris Kaunas vs Crvena Zvezda, EuroLeague Basketball, Today Match Prediction
Zalgiris Kaunas
Crvena Zvezda
Will Zalgiris Kaunas make a winning statement?
- Zalgiris Kaunas has a 70% win rate against Crvena Zvezda Belgrade.
- Zalgiris Kaunas averages 76.4 points at home, while playing against Crvena Zvezda Belgrade.
- Zalgiris has a performance index rating of 97.6, while Crvena Zvezda has 95.3.
Zalgiris Kaunas to win and cover the spread (-2.5).
| Tournament: | EuroLeague Basketball |
| Live Streaming: | Courtside 1891 |
| Venue: | Zalgirio Arena |
| Tip Off: | 23:30:00 |
Zalgiris Kaunas vs Crvena Zvezda Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.56 | 2.39 |
Zalgiris Kaunas vs Crvena Zvezda Match Prediction & Analysis
Zalgiris Kaunas host Crvena Zvezda on 9 January 2026 in a crucial EuroLeague clash with both teams tied at 11-9. Zalgiris aim to use home-court advantage to avenge their road loss in Belgrade, while Zvezda rely on defensive discipline and physicality. Expect a tight, playoff-style battle.
Zalgiris Kaunas is currently 9th in the EuroLeague standings with a 11-9 record, while Crvena Zvezda is 10th in the standings with an 11-9 record. Zalgiris has a 6-4 record at home and Crvena Zvezda is 3-6 while being on the road.
In the last five head-to-head matchups, Crvena Zvezda has only won one match, while Zalgiris Kaunas has won four matches. However, Crvena Zvezda is currently riding a one game winning streak against Zalgiris.
Zalgiris Kaunas vs Crvena Zvezda Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azuolas Tubelis | 10.7 | 5.1 | 0.8 | 0.4/0.7 |
| Jordan Nwora | 17.8 | 4.7 | 1.4 | 1.4/0.4 |
Teams Preview
Zalgiris Kaunas Preview
Zalgiris Kaunas came within a whisker of a statement road win in Bologna but ultimately fell 83-79 to Virtus in a fiercely competitive EuroLeague encounter.
Azuolas Tubelis scored 22 points, Moses Wright added 19 with seven rebounds, Nigel Williams-Goss posted 17 points, six assists and five boards and Sylvain Francisco added 10 points and 10 assists, but the collective effort fell just short against a disciplined Virtus side.
Offensively, Zalgiris shot 47.8% from the two point range, 38.9% from the perimeter and 77.8% from the free throw line, while dishing out 22 assists. Defensively, they got outrebounded 37-32 on the boards and committed 12 crucial turnovers.
Overall, the team has been averaging 86.8 points per game, supported by their 19.1 assists. Defensively, on the boards they manage to collect 36 rebounds, 2.6 blocks and record 5.8 steals per game in this EuroLeague season.
Crvena Zvezda Preview
Crvena Zvezda suffered a comprehensive 106-89 defeat at home to Valencia Basket in EuroLeague Round 20, struggling to contain the visitors offensive efficiency throughout the game.
Key contributors included Jordan Nwora, who led the scoring with 22 points, while Jared Butler added 16 points and 9 assists. Chima Moneke added 15 points and made key rebounds (9) and Codi Miller Mcintyre (13), but their efforts fell short against a balanced Valencia squad.
Offensively, Crvena Zvezda shot 52.6% from the two point range and 35.5% from the three point line, showing some resilience after aftertime. However, despite solid rebounding numbers (35-35) equaling Valencia’s tally, turnovers (13) and defensive lapses at key moments allowed the visitors to pull away.
Overall, the team has been averaging 86 points per game, while dishing out 19 assists per game. Defensively, they manage to record 36.9 rebounds, 6.5 steals and 1.9 blocks per game in this EuroLeague season.
Zalgiris Kaunas vs Crvena Zvezda Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Nigel Williams-Goss |
| SG | Sylvain Francisco |
| SF | Azuolas Tubelis |
| PF | Ignas Brazdeikis |
| C | Moses Wright |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Codi Miller Mcintyre |
| SG | Jared Butler |
| SF | Jordan Nwora |
| PF | Chima Moneke |
| C | Ebuka Izundu |
ZALGIRIS KAUNAS vs CRVENA ZVEZDA
Winning PredictionPlaying at Zalgirio Arena, Zalgiris should have the edge in a tight, low-margin game. Their disciplined half-court offense and strong home defense match up well against Crvena Zvezda’s physical style. Expect a close contest decided late, with Zalgiris pulling away in the final minutes. We are backing Zalgiris Kaunas to win this matchup.
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