Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz vs Baxi Manresa, Spanish Liga ACB, Today Match Prediction
Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz
Baxi Manresa
Will Nanjing Baskonia Vitoria make a winning statement?
- Baskonia has a 72.2% win rate against Manresa.
- Baskonia averages 86.9 points, while playing against Manresa.
- In the last five matches, Manresa has lost two and won three matches.
Baskonia Vitoria to win.
| Tournament: | Spanish Liga ACB |
| Live Streaming: | Courtside 1891 |
| Venue: | Fernando Buesa Arena |
| Tip Off: | 21:30:00 |
Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz vs Baxi Manresa Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
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| 1xBet | NA | NA |
Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz vs Baxi Manresa Match Prediction & Analysis
Baskonia host Manresa on 18 January as favourites, backed by stronger form, home-court advantage, and superior scoring and rebounding. Manresa arrive off a morale boosting 104–99 win over Breogan but must tighten defence and hit early threes to stay competitive. Expect a high-tempo clash with Baskonia controlling pace and leveraging depth to secure the edge.
Baskonia Vitoria is currently 6th in the Liga ACB standings with a 9-5 record, while Manresa is 14th in the standings with a 6-9 record.
In the last five head-to-head matchups, Baskonia Virotia has managed to win all five matches against Manresa.
Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz vs Baxi Manresa Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timothe Luwawu Cabarrot | 19.7 | 3.4 | 2.1 | 1.1/0.1 |
| Retin Obasohan | 11.3 | 2.2 | 1.9 | 1.3/0.0 |
Teams Preview
Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz Preview
Baskonia Vitoria put together a strong road performance to beat Basquet Girona 96-85 in their Liga ACB meeting at Pavello Girona Fontajau. Baskonia jumped out early and stayed composed, finishing with a balanced attack and efficient scoring across all quarters.
Clement Frisch led the charge with 19 points and 8 rebounds, while Trent Forrest supported with 18 points and 7 assists. Rodions Kurucs and Timothe Luwawu Cabarrot added 15 points each, providing balanced scoring.
Offensively, Baskonia shot well, hitting 51.6% from the field and 44.4% from the three point line, while dishing out 18 assists. Defensively, they controlled the boards 32-27, dominating both offensive and defensive rebounds and made key defensive stops with 8 steals and 6 blocks.
This win improved their winning streak to five matches, strengthened their position in the ACB standings and highlighted their ability to close out tight games on the road. Overall, this season they average 92.2 points per game, while dishing out 18 assists. On the boards, they record 36.7 rebounds and allow opponents to score 89.9 points per game.
Baxi Manresa Preview
Manresa claimed a 104-99 win over Breogan in Liga ACB Round 15, staging a key home victory to climb out of the relegation zone with their sixth win of the season.
Retin Obasohan starred with 32 points, leading the Catalans’ offense throughout the contest, while contributions from Agustin Ubal Agostini, Kaodirichi Akobundu and Pierre David Oriola helped sustain momentum.
Offensively, Manresa shot a balanced 49.2% from the field, including 40% from the perimeter and 80% from the free throw line. Defensively, they failed to control the boards 28-38, giving away points on the board, but made 11 steals and forced Brogan to commit 17 turnovers and 35 fouls, causing momentum changes and points off turnovers.
Overall, the team has been averaging 84.6 points per game, supported by their 18.3 assists. Defensively, they record 34.5 rebounds but allow opponents to score 90.1 points per game.
Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz vs Baxi Manresa Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Trent Forrest |
| SG | Matteo Spagnolo |
| SF | Timothe Luwawu Cabarrot |
| PF | Rodions Kurucs |
| C | Clement Frisch |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Retin Obasohan |
| SG | Eli Brooks |
| SF | Agustin Ubal Agostini |
| PF | Kaodirichi Akobundu |
| C | Marcis Steinbergs |
BASKONIA VITORIA-GASTEIZ vs BAXI MANRESA
Winning PredictionBaskonia Vitoria’s home-court advantage, balanced attack, and stronger defense make them favourites against Manresa. Manresa can contest with perimeter shooting and pace, but Baskonia’s depth and inside presence should decide the game. We are backing Baskonia Vitoria to win this matchup.
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