Real Madrid vs Crvena Zvezda Prediction

Real Madrid vs Crvena Zvezda prediction for the upcoming EuroLeague clash on October 24, 2024, Real Madrid faces Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade at the WiZink Center. This game features one of the strongest teams in Europe against an ambitious Serbian side looking to make a mark.

Real Madrid vs Crvena Zvezda Euroleague Betting Prediction

Real Madrid is expected to dominate this game. Their roster for the 2024 season includes key players like Facundo Campazzo, who has been crucial to their success with his ability to control the game from the point guard position. Further standout players for Madrid include Dzanan Musa, a versatile forward, and Walter Tavares, a dominant presence in the paint, making it hard for opponents to score inside. Gabriel Deck also is as solid as ever. The only big and meaningful loss in the offseason was Gershon Yabusele, who went to the NBA. However, the 2022 EuroLeague champions have started the new season pretty solid and are looking to continue their winning ways.

Crvena Zvezda, however, will not be pushovers. They’ve started the season well. Yago Dos Santos, their PG with incredible court vision and speed controls the offense. Players like Codi Miller-Mcintyre, Nemanja Nedovic, Nikola Kalinic and Rokas Giedraitis are established names in Euroleague basketball. Despite this, Zvezda’s performance on the road has been inconsistent, and playing against Madrid in Spain adds another layer of difficulty.

Key Factors:

Home Advantage: Real Madrid is formidable at home, losing very few games at WiZink Center over the past few seasons. They thrive in front of their fans and have consistently dominated weaker teams in EuroLeague play.
Roster Depth: Madrid’s bench strength is vastly superior to Crvena Zvezda’s. Euroleague stars Dzanan Musa and Mario Hezonja can come off the bench and make an impact. Crvena Zvezda relies more heavily on their starters.
Defense: Real Madrid’s defensive setup, led by Tavares, will limit Crvena Zvezda’s scoring, especially in the paint. Serbian team will need to rely on long-range shooting to stay in the game.

Real Madrid vs Crvena Zvezda Prediction Picks:

Winner: Real Madrid. Their experience and depth give them a significant edge.
Over/Under: Expect a total points range of 157-165, with Real Madrid’s defense playing a key role in keeping the score moderate.
Handicap: Real Madrid to cover a -10 point spread, given their strong home form and the relative mismatch between the two rosters.