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Anadolu Efes vs Real Madrid Tips & Live Streams - Game won through defensive mastery in Euroleague

nemanja-dojcinovic
03 Feb 2025
Nemanja Dojcinovic 03 Feb 2025
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  • Anadolu Efes and Real Madrid both underperforming.
  • Efes in 12th place, struggling with consistency.
  • Key players: Elijah Bryant, Shane Larkin, Mario Hezonja.
  • Match expected to focus on defense, crucial for season outcomes.
Efes vs Real Madrid
Efes vs Real Madrid Euroleague (Getty Image)

  • Anadolu Efes vs Real Madrid Preview
  • Anadolu Efes Form & Team News
  • Real Madrid Form & Team News
  • Head to Head


Anadolu Efes vs Real Madrid Preview


In Istanbul, we will have a showdown between two former Euroleague champions. 

Efes have not been playing up to expectations this season and they are under pressure to win, but Real Madrid are also not in the position they had hoped for. We’re in for a tough match.

Anadolu Efes Form & Team News


The coaching change hasn't really helped Efes. They're still struggling with consistency and haven't been able to find their rhythm. With 11 wins and 13 losses, they're sitting in 12th place. 


Making the play-in seems unlikely, but there’s still a chance for the top 10 if they step it up in the final stretch of the season.


Last week, they lost to Olympiacos in Piraeus, 92-89. A poor first quarter, where they were outscored 29-15, set the tone for the game, and even though they pushed hard in the final minutes, it wasn’t enough to turn things around.


Elijah Bryant was the best player, scoring 21 points, and new signing P. J. Dozier added 12. But Shane Larkin had a rough game, shooting just 1 of 8, and wasn’t the same player who led them to two Euroleague titles.


Real Madrid Form & Team News


With a 13-11 record, Real Madrid are tied for 10th place in the Euroleague standings. After a rough patch of six straight losses, it seemed like the team had found their form, but back-to-back defeats have sent them back to a spot they’d rather avoid.

After losing to Olympiacos, they were also beaten on the road by a depleted Monaco. The shooting issues persisted, and at one point, Mario Hezonja, who had been the standout player, lost his composure and had to leave the game early.


To address some gaps in the roster, Real Madrid have brought in NBA players Bruno Fernando and Dennis Smith Jr. Both made their debuts for the team, and their playing time is expected to increase as the season goes on.


Head to Head


The first meeting of the season between Anadolu Efes and Real Madrid was won by the Turkish club, 74-64. The game will be remembered for Real Madrid scoring just 6 points in the first quarter.


Verdict

Neither team has fully unlocked their offensive game, despite having a wealth of talented players. It seems that both coaches have struggled to get the best out of their players, which has cost them better results.

This will be a game where defense will likely determine the winner, and an under on points seems like the best option.


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