Crvena Zvezda vs Zalgiris Kaunas, EuroLeague Basketball, Today Match Prediction
Crvena Zvezda
Zalgiris Kaunas
Can Zalgiris Kaunas topple Crvena Zvezda?
- Zalgiris Kaunas has a 71.4% win rate against Crvena Zvezda.
- Crvena Zvezda averages 77.8 points at home while playing against Zalgiris Kaunas.
- Last season, Zalgiris Kaunas had a 60.5% win rate in the EuroLeague.
Zalgiris Kaunas to win and cover the spread (2.5).
| Tournament: | EuroLeague Basketball |
| Live Streaming: | FanCode |
| Venue: | Belgrade Arena |
| Tip Off: | 23:30:00 |
Crvena Zvezda vs Zalgiris Kaunas Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.67 | 2.17 |
Crvena Zvezda vs Zalgiris Kaunas Match Prediction & Analysis
Crvena Zvezda host Zalgiris Kaunas on September 24th in a highly competitive EuroLeague opener. Zvezda’s backcourt creativity and home court energy will challenge Zalgiris, while the Lithuanian side can rely on size, half court execution and perimeter scoring. With both teams integrating new pieces, defensive discipline, rebounding and early offensive chemistry could prove decisive in Belgrade.
In the 2025/2026 season, Zalgiris Kaunas finished the regular season 5th in the standings with a 23-15 record, while Crvena Zvezda finished 10th in the standings with a 21-17 record.
Crvena Zvezda had a 13-6 record while playing at home, while Zalgiris Kaunas had 9-10 record while playing away from home.
In their last five head-to-head matchups, Zalgiris Kunas has won four matches, while Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade has just won one match.
Crvena Zvezda vs Zalgiris Kaunas Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Nwora | 12.1 | 3.8 | 1.2 | 0.8/0.2 |
| Nigel Williams Goss | 8.7 | 2.1 | 3.2 | 0.8/0.0 |
Teams Preview
Crvena Zvezda Preview
Crvena Zvezda open their 2026/2027 EuroLeague with a match against Zalgiris Kaunas on 24th September. Crvena Zvezda qualified for the play-in last season in Group B, but got eliminated by Barcelona.
Jordan Nwora was the top performer for Crvena Zvezda last season, averaging 16.9 points, 1.6 assists, 4.4 rebounds and had a 15.9 PIR. However, this season Crvena Zvezda will be without their star Codi Miller Mcintyre, as he left for Olympiacos.
Offensively, Crvena Zvezda averaged 87.2 points per game, while converting 55.7% from the two point range, 35.1% from the perimeter and made 74.3% of their free throws. Their ball movement was decent, averaging 20 assists per game. Defensively, they did well on the boards recording 38 rebounds, 2.1 blocks and had 6.1 steals per game.
The team just managed to grab one match in their preseason, but this matchup represents an immediate test to Crvena Zvezda’s offensive organization and depth.
Zalgiris Kaunas Preview
Zalgiris Kaunas enter their 2026/27 EuroLeague opener against Crvena Zvezda with an upgraded roster and a strong frontcourt foundation. The Lithuanian side had qualified for the play-offs, but lost to Fenerbahce in Game 4, putting an end to their 2025/2026 EuroLeague journey.
Nigel Williams Goss played a key role in this squad, averaging 11.5 points per game, 3.9 assists and 2.4 rebounds. Azuolas Tubelis averaged 12.1 points and 4.5 rebounds. However, Zalgiris will start their 2026/2027 season without Sylvain Francisco and Mosses Wright after losing both key players.
Offensively, Zalgiris averaged 87 points per game, while converting 54.8% from the two point range, 38.7% from the perimeter and 74.9% from the free throw line. Their ball movement was average, recording 19.4 assists. Defensively, they averaged 34.8 rebounds, 5.9 steals and 2.8 blocks per game.
With new additions including Jonas Valanciunas, Carsen Edwards, Sterling Brown and Saben Lee, Zalgiris have added scoring, experience and interior presence. Their opening challenge will be translating that depth into consistent execution against Crvena Zvezda.
Crvena Zvezda vs Zalgiris Kaunas Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Codi Miller Mcintyre |
| SG | Jared Butler |
| SF | Jordan Nwora |
| PF | Chima Moneke |
| C | Ebuka Izundu |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Nigel Williams Goss |
| SG | Sterling Brown |
| SF | Dustin Sleva |
| PF | Azuolas Tubelis |
| C | Jonas Valanciunas |
CRVENA ZVEZDA vs ZALGIRIS KAUNAS
Winning PredictionZalgiris combination of interior size, perimeter scoring and half court execution could give them an edge against Crvena Zvezda, particularly if they control the tempo and limit Zvezda’s transition opportunities. We are backing Zalgiris Kaunas to win this matchup.
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