Anadolu Efes vs Galatasaray Tips & Live Stream - High-scoring affair ahead in TSL

By Nemanja Dojcinovic

11 Jan 2025

Nemanja Dojcinovic 11 Jan 2025

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Anadolu Efes and Galatasaray have equal 10-3 records in the TBL.
Efes struggling with form; coaching change hasn't helped.
Galatasaray thriving with solid performances under new coach.
A high scoring game with over 188.5 points is the best bet

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Anadolu Efes vs Galatasaray Preview
Anadolu Efes Form & Team News
Galatasaray Form & Team News
Head to Head

Anadolu Efes vs Galatasaray Preview

Two Istanbul rivals face off in Round 14 of the TBL league, both with an equal 10-3 record. A high-scoring game is predicted with over the points total.

Can the Turkish giant bounce back quickly after the surprising loss to ASVEL, a game in which new coach Luca Banchi made his debut, and defeat their city rivals, who are currently on a strong run?

Anadolu Efes Form & Team News

Anadolu Efes suffered their third consecutive Euroleague loss on Friday, further distancing them from the playoff race. Even the coaching change hasn’t sparked a turnaround, and it’s clear the team has a lot of work ahead to get their season back on track.

Luca Banchi gave most of the players a chance in his first game, but very few of them were in the right form. The only notable performances came from Shane Larkin and Vincent Poirier, both scoring 14 points, while Ercan Osmani added 13 points and 5 rebounds. The rest of the team had largely forgettable performances.

The club’s management has recognized that the team needs a boost, and it’s becoming increasingly likely that a roster change is on the way.

According to the latest reports, PJ Dozier is close to returning to Europe and should soon don the blue jersey of Efes. If he arrives, Stanley Johnson, who has struggled in his first overseas experience, could leave Istanbul in the coming months.

Galatasaray Form & Team News

After a few seasons of uncertainty, Galatasaray are finally having a season to be proud of. Under coach Yakup Sekizkok, the team has found a style of play that is both exciting and effective, delivering solid results.

In their latest game, Galatasaray completely outclassed French side Saint Quentin at home, taking a big step toward reaching the Best of 16 in their competition.

Their good form in the Champions League has carried over into the domestic league, where they’re currently sitting in an excellent third place with a 10-3 record.

Just last week, they pulled off a thrilling 115-105 overtime win against Manisa. Angel Delgado was a standout, finishing with a strong double-double of 19 points and 10 rebounds.

Head to Head

These two clubs have a rich history of head-to-head matchups. In recent years, Efes has been the more successful team, with Galatasaray managing only a few rare victories during this period.

Verdict

Efes v Galatasaray

It’s clear that the Efes players will need some time to get used to their new coach’s offensive and defensive systems. With a packed schedule ahead, there won’t be much time for extra practice, so the upcoming double Euroleague round next week will be key for them to find their rhythm.

Even though they’re the underdogs, Galatasaray will stick to their fast-paced, high-scoring style. But Efes definitely have the firepower to match that kind of game.

Over 168.5 points

Total points

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