Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz vs Zalgiris Kaunas, EuroLeague Basketball, Today Match Prediction
Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz
Zalgiris Kaunas
Will Zalgiris Kaunas make a winning statement?
- Baskonia Vitoria has a 53.3% win rate against Zalgiris Kaunas.
- Baskonia Vitoria averages 80.9 points at home, while playing against Zalgiris Kaunas.
- Baskonia Vitoria has a performance index rating of 93.1, while Zalgiris Kaunas has 99.8.
Zalgiris Kaunas to win and cover the spread (2.5).
| Tournament: | EuroLeague Basketball |
| Live Streaming: | Courtside 1891 |
| Venue: | Buesa Arena |
| Tip Off: | 01:00:00 |
Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz vs Zalgiris Kaunas Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.96 | 1.82 |
Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz vs Zalgiris Kaunas Match Prediction & Analysis
Baskonia Vitoria host Zalgiris Kaunas on 31 January 2026 in a EuroLeague clash. Zalgiris bring efficient offence and stronger defense, while Baskonia rely on home-court energy and fast-paced attack. Historically close, the matchup will hinge on defensive intensity and execution in key moments, promising a tight, tactical game with momentum swings.
Zalgiris Kaunas is currently 8th in the EuroLeague standings with a 14-10 record, while Baskonia Vitoria Gasteiz is 17th in the standings with a 8-16 record. Baskonia has a 7-4 record at home, whereas Zalgiris has a 7-6 record while playing away from home.
In the last five head-to-head matchups, Baskonia Vitoria has won two matches, while Zalgiris Kaunas has won three matches and is currently riding a one game winning streak against Baskonia.
Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz vs Zalgiris Kaunas Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kobi Simmons | 10.5 | 1.3 | 3.3 | 0.6/0.2 |
| Sylvain Francisco | 16.6 | 3.1 | 6.8 | 0.9/0.4 |
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Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz Preview
Baskonia Vitoria suffered an 84-71 EuroLeague loss to Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul, showing promise early but ultimately fading after halftime in Istanbul.
Key contributors like Eugene Omoruyi (14 points), Kobi Simmons (13) and Rodions Kurucs (10) provided some offense, but turnovers and poor shooting stretches undermined their rhythm against a deep and balanced Fenerbahce attack.
Offensively, Baskonia just shot 47.5% from the two point range and struggled with 18.2% from the three point line. Defensively, Baskonia allowed Fenerbahce to shoot 58.8% from the two point range and got outrebounded 36-31, giving away second chance points.
This defeat further dented Baskonia’s EuroLeague hopes and emphasized their need for stronger consistency in the league. Overall, the team averages 86.3 points per game, while dishing out 19.2 assists. Defensively, they record 34.2 rebounds, 2.8 blocks and 6.1 steals per game.
Zalgiris Kaunas Preview
Zalgiris Kaunas delivered a solid showing in their 86-82 EuroLeague road win over EA7 Emporio Armani Milan, pulling off a competitive victory in Round 24. Zalgiris led most of the second half and closed strong in the fourth quarter to hold off Milan’s comeback push.
Sylvain Francisco paced the visitors with 25 points and 6 assists, while Maodo Lo added 17 points, giving Zalgiris balanced scoring that proved decisive.
Offensively, Zalgiris shot 44.4% from the two point range, 43.5% from the perimeter and 80% from the free throw line. Defensively, they got outrebounded 34-25 on the boards, but managed to force EA7 into 17 turnovers, causing multiple momentum swings which played in Zalgiris favor.
The win boosted Zalgiris EuroLeague position and underscored their resilience in close, high‑tempo matchups. Overall, the team averages 88 points per game, supported by 19.4 assists per game. Defensively, they record 35.3 rebounds, 2.6 blocks and 6 steals per game.
Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz vs Zalgiris Kaunas Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Kobi Simmons |
| SG | Markus Howard |
| SF | Markus Howard |
| PF | Tadas Sedekerskis |
| C | Eugene Omoruyi |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Sylvain Francisco |
| SG | Maodo Lo |
| SF | Azuolas Tubelis |
| PF | Arnas Butkevicius |
| C | Moses Wright |
BASKONIA VITORIA-GASTEIZ vs ZALGIRIS KAUNAS
Winning PredictionZalgiris disciplined offence, efficient shooting, and strong late game execution give them the edge over Baskonia. While Baskonia’s home-court energy and pace may keep the game close, Zalgiris ability to control tempo and capitalize on defensive lapses makes them slight favourites. We are backing Zalgiris Kaunas to win this matchup.
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