Crvena Zvezda vs Anadolu Efes Istanbul, EuroLeague Basketball, Today Match Prediction
Crvena Zvezda
Anadolu Efes Istanbul
Can Crvena Zvezda outclass Anadolu Efes?
- Anadolu Efes Istanbul has a 65% win rate against Crvena Zvezda.
- Chris Jones has been one of the top players for Zvezda with 15.5 PIR.
- Crvena Zvezda averages 87.6 points at home while playing against Efes.
Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade to win and cover the spread (-3.5).
| Tournament: | EuroLeague Basketball |
| Live Streaming: | FanCode |
| Venue: | Belgrade Arena |
| Tip Off: | 23:30:00 |
Crvena Zvezda vs Anadolu Efes Istanbul Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.59 | 2.32 |
Crvena Zvezda vs Anadolu Efes Istanbul Match Prediction & Analysis
Crvena Zvezda enters after a narrow 81-80 loss to Hapoel, while Anadolu Efes carries momentum from its 94-84 win over Real Madrid. Zvezda’s rebounding and passing must counter Efes perimeter scoring and defensive pressure.
With both teams seeking consistency, turnovers, three point efficiency and late game execution could determine a closely contested matchup in Belgrade.
In their last five head-to-head matchups, Anadolu Efes Istanbul has won three matches, while Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade has won two matches.
Crvena Zvezda vs Anadolu Efes Istanbul Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Butler | 15.0 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 0.0/1.0 |
| PJ Dozier | 10.5 | 2.0 | 1.5 | 1.0/0.0 |
Teams Preview
Crvena Zvezda Preview
Crvena Zvezda suffered a narrow 81-80 defeat to Hapoel Tel Aviv in Round 2, despite a strong second half fightback. The hosts fell behind 28-18 after the opening quarter, but gradually reduced the deficit, winning the third 24-22 and fourth 18-14, but their efforts weren’t enough.
Jared Butler led Zvezda with 19 points, including four three pointers, while Jordan Nwora added 13 points and Tyson Carter added 12 points.
Offensively, Crvena Zvezda shot 48.8% from the two point range, 28.6% from the perimeter and 80% from the free throw line, while dishing out 21 assists. Defensively, they dominated the boards 51-38, but the team lacked enough defensive stops and committed 13 turnovers.
In the end Zvezda could not complete the comeback, dropping to 0-2 in the EuroLeague. Moving forward Crvena Zvezda needs to build on its strong rebounding and passing while addressing the 13 turnovers.
Anadolu Efes Istanbul Preview
Anadolu Efes produced a strong 94-84 victory over Real Madrid in Round 2 of the 2026/27 EuroLeague, securing its first win of the campaign.
PJ Dozier led Efes with 18 points, while Matthew Strazel added 14 points. Mike James and Jordan Loyd added 12 points apiece and Dario Saric added 10 points, providing balanced scoring support.
Offensively, Efes shot a balanced 50% from the two point range, 40% from the perimeter and 90.9% from the free throw line, while dishing out 18 assists. Defensively, they got outrebounded 41-26 on the boards, but their defense recorded 11 steals which caused multiple momentum swings in their favor and forced Madrid to commit a staggering 21 turnovers.
This win puts them 1-1 in the 2026/2027 EuroLeague campaign. Efes can build on this win by sustaining its defensive intensity, improving consistency across quarters, and developing chemistry. Reducing lapses will be crucial as tougher EuroLeague opponents test their depth.
Crvena Zvezda vs Anadolu Efes Istanbul Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Chris Jones |
| SG | Jared Butler |
| SF | Jordan Nwora |
| PF | Semi Ojeleye |
| C | Johnathan Motley |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | PJ Dozier |
| SG | Jordan Loyd |
| SF | Ercan Osmani |
| PF | PF- Dario Saric |
| C | Bruno Fernando |
CRVENA ZVEZDA vs ANADOLU EFES ISTANBUL
Winning PredictionCrvena Zvezda has home court advantage and will be desperate for its first win after starting 0-2. Expect a tight game, with the Belgrade crowd and Zvezda’s rebounding potentially making the difference. We are backing Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade to win this matchup.
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