Last Euroleague Final Showdown: Olympiakos versus Real Madrid
A Showdown at the "Friendship and Peace" Arena
On December 5, the "Friendship and Peace" Arena in Piraeus plays host to a high-stakes EuroLeague match between local heroes Olympiacos and Madrid's Real Madrid. This promising encounter marks their 12th round faceoff in the 2023-24 season. Kick-off is set for 22:15 Moscow time.
But this is no ordinary game - it's the latest chapter in a legendary basketball rivalry between these two powerhouse teams.
Olympiacos
Currently in 6th position in the EuroLeague, Olympiacos boasts a 6-5 record. The competition is fierce, with just a single victory separating the team from 3rd place. In their last EuroLeague match, Olympiacos succumbed to the Monegasques away, losing 77-85 and ending their three-game winning streak.
Standouts for Olympiacos included Kanter (20 points), Walkup (16), Peters (15), Fall, and Milutinov (5 rebounds each). With a solid roster, Olympiacos had a remarkable 2022-23 season, winning the EuroLeague regular season and reaching the final, only to lose by a narrow one-point margin against Real Madrid. This season, they've had a successful transfer campaign and are expected to dazzle EuroLeague 2023-24 audiences with their exciting brand of basketball.
Real Madrid
Leading the EuroLeague table, Real Madrid suffered their first loss in the previous round, falling to "Fenerbahce" in overtime (99-100) on the road. This setback, however, shouldn't worry the Spanish team too much, as long winning streaks can sometimes lull teams into complacency. Now, they'll be eager to put extra effort into their next games and bounce back stronger than ever.
Campazzo was outstanding in the Fenerbahce match, narrowly missing a double-double with impressive stats of 33 points and 7 assists. Deck scored 14 points and grabbed 8 rebounds, while Hanga contributed 14 points. Muscala and Poirier each tallied 11 points, with Poirier also pulling down 8 rebounds. Tavares secured 7 rebounds.
These teams have had numerous encounters, with the ten most recent ones occurring between November 2018 and May 2023. Real Madrid currently holds a 6-4 edge in this rivalry.
Betting Odds
Bookmakers favor the away team, with odds of 1.72 for P2 and 2.12 for P1. Bets on TM(162.5) come with a multiplier of 1.9, while Overcoming this scoring threshold also yields 1.9. A wager on F2(-5.5) has the potential to multiply your winnings by 2.23.
Prediction
This is a high-class matchup between two top-tier teams, each with an impressive roster and exceptional execution. The outcome is difficult to predict, as both teams are capable of scoring well in the EuroLeague. We anticipate a competitive match with a relatively high score and are placing our bets on TB(162.5) at 1.9.
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- The upcoming EuroLeague match at the "Friendship and Peace" Arena on December 5 between Olympiacos and Real Madrid is an incredibly significant encounter, given their longstanding basketball rivalry.
- Despite being in 6th position in the EuroLeague with a 6-5 record, Olympiacos is determined to overcome their recent defeat to Monegasques and dazzle audiences with their impressive basketball performance, just as they did in the 2022-23 season.
- Leading the EuroLeague table, Real Madrid is still rebounding from their first loss of the season to Fenerbahce, but their keen focus on next games suggests a strong comeback against Olympiacos.
- With bookmakers favoring Real Madrid, this highly-anticipated showdown at the "Friendship and Peace" Arena promises to be a fierce competition, potentially ending in a relatively high score, as both teams showcase their top-tier skills.
