Anadolu Efes vs FC Barcelona prediction EuroLeague · Thursday, September 24
At a glance
FC Barcelona host Anadolu Efes Istanbul on Thursday, September 24 at 2:30 PM ET at PALAU BLAUGRANA in EuroLeague action. Final score: Anadolu Efes 82 – FC Barcelona 89. Before tip-off, the Basketlog model gave FC Barcelona a 74% chance to win: prediction correct.
The analysis Model
FC Barcelona starts with a clear edge. The model projects FC Barcelona 87 – 79 Anadolu Efes, a margin of about 7.5 points in favor of FC Barcelona and a total around 166 points. Expect a game at a typical EuroLeague pace. Early season: the numbers still lean heavily on last season, so confidence stays cautious.
- The overall strength gap (+0.7 vs -3.6 pts/game) is the main factor.
- Anadolu Efes needs to win the pace battle to stay in the game.
- FC Barcelona's offense (84.3 pts/game) is the more productive of the two.
What tips the balance
Scenarios
Stat comparison EuroLeague
EFSBAR
Early season: the numbers also lean on last season.
Recent form
EFSBARTeam comparison
| EFS | BAR | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-0 | Record | 0-0 |
| 80.1 | Points scored / game | 84.3 |
| 84.3 | Points allowed / game | 83.5 |
| -3.6 | Adjusted margin / game | +0.7 |
| – | Current streak | – |
| – | Last 10 games | – |
| – | Home / road record | – |
| 12-26 (-4.2) | Last season | 22-18 (+0.8) |
Probabilities estimated by the Basketlog model from available public data; early in the season they rely heavily on last season. They are neither a certainty nor betting advice.