Anadolu Efes Istanbul vs Paris Basketball, EuroLeague Basketball, Today Match Prediction
Anadolu Efes Istanbul
Paris Basketball
Can Paris Basketball take charge and secure the win?
- Paris Basketball has a 66.7% win rate against Anadolu Efes Istanbul.
- Anadolu Efes Istanbul averages 84 points at home, while playing against Paris Basketball.
- Anadolu Efes has a performance index rating of 83.3, while Paris Basketball has 92.4
Paris Basketball to win and cover the spread (-3.5).
| Tournament: | EuroLeague Basketball |
| Live Streaming: | Courtside 1891 |
| Venue: | Turkcell Basketball Development Center |
| Tip Off: | 23:00:00 |
Anadolu Efes Istanbul vs Paris Basketball Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.47 | 2.65 |
Anadolu Efes Istanbul vs Paris Basketball Match Prediction & Analysis
Anadolu Efes host Paris Basketball on 7 January 2026 in a EuroLeague matchup contrasting styles. Paris arrive with strong offensive form and recent head-to-head success, while Efes rely on home support to stabilize their defense. Expect a fast-paced game, with Paris pushing tempo and Efes needing discipline to stay competitive.
Paris Basketball is currently 15th in the EuroLeague standings with a 6-13 record, while Anadolu Efes Istanbul is 17th in the standings with a 6-13 record. Efes has struggled to win games at home with a 3-7 record and Pairs is 2-7 while being on the road.
In the last three head-to-head matchups, Anadolu Efes Istanbul has won one match, while Paris Basketball has won two matches.
Anadolu Efes Istanbul vs Paris Basketball Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Weiler Babb | 9.3 | 3.9 | 5.2 | 1.6/0.1 |
| Nadir Hifi | 20.0 | 2.6 | 3.8 | 1.2/0.1 |
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Anadolu Efes Istanbul Preview
Anadolu Efes Istanbul endured a tough 87-65 home defeat to Crvena Zvezda in EuroLeague Round 19, a game where the Serbian visitors dominated across all four quarters and extended their losing streak to three matches.
For Efes, Nick Weiler Babb led the scoring with 17 points and 6 rebounds, while Cole Swider added 13 points and Kai Jones added 11 points, but it wasn’t enough to keep pace as the hosts faltered on both ends of the court.
Offensively, Efes shot 60.6% from the two point range and 86.7% from the free throw line, but struggled greatly from the perimeter, converting just 15.4%. They also got outrebounded 22-36 on the boards and committed 19 crucial turnovers.
Overall, Efes averages 80.5 points per game, while dishing out 16.8 assists. Defensively, they record 31.8 rebounds, 6.3 steals and 1.8 blocks per game this EuroLeague season.
Paris Basketball Preview
Paris Basketball delivered a spirited performance in their 94-89 EuroLeague loss to LDLC ASVEL, staying competitive right to the final minute but ultimately falling short in a tight contest.
Nadir Hifi delivered a standout performance, scoring 26 points, 7 assists and 4 rebounds, while Sebastian Herrera added 11 points and Derek Willis (10), keeping Paris competitive throughout.
Offensively, Paris shot a balanced 44.8% from the two point range, 33.3% from the perimeter and 75% from the free throw line, while dishing out 21 assists. However, they got outrebounded 50-38 on the boards, giving away second chance points and committed 14 turnovers, which caused momentum swings, late defensive lapses and points off turnovers.
Overall, the team averages 90.5 points per game, while dishing out 17.5 assists per game. On the boards they record 38.9 rebounds, 2.9 blocks and collect 7.7 steals per game in this EuroLeague season.
Anadolu Efes Istanbul vs Paris Basketball Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Nick Weiler Babb |
| SG | Shane Larkin |
| SF | Cole Swider |
| PF | Ercan Osmani |
| C | Kai Jones |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Nadir Hifi |
| SG | Sebastian Herrera |
| SF | Derek Willis |
| PF | Lamar Stevens |
| C | Mouhamed Faye |
ANADOLU EFES ISTANBUL vs PARIS BASKETBALL
Winning PredictionParis superior offensive rhythm and recent head-to-head success give them the edge, even on the road. Efes's home crowd should keep it competitive early, but unless their defense improves significantly, Paris' pace and shot-making should decide the game. We are backing Paris Basketball to win this matchup.
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