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Gran Canaria vs Besiktas Tips & Live Stream - A defining moment for the hosts in Eurocup

nemanja-dojcinovic
28 Jan 2025
Nemanja Dojcinovic 28 Jan 2025
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  • Gran Canaria in must-win scenario against Besiktas after a poor run.
  • Besiktas, in good form, near top in Turkish league.
  • Previous encounter favored Besiktas with a close victory.
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A string of poor results has placed Gran Canaria in a difficult position. 

The question remains: will they finally secure a victory against Besiktas, or will the visitors from Istanbul deliver an upset? The hosts are under the pressure of a must-win scenario.

Gran Canaria Form & Team News


Gran Canaria have struggled over the past two weeks, suffering five consecutive losses across all competitions. This poor run has raised alarms within the club, signaling that something isn’t working as it should.

From being in a favorable position for a direct EuroCup quarterfinal berth, four defeats in their last five games have made that goal significantly harder to achieve. In the ACB League, things aren’t much better. With a 10-8 record, the team has dropped to 8th place on the table, far from where they hoped to be.


Over the weekend, they suffered a disappointing 67-70 home loss to Tenerife in a lackluster performance. Nothing seemed to click for the hosts, and the only player who stood out was reserve center George Conditt, who scored 13 points without a miss from the field.


Coach Jaka Lakovic now faces a clear challenge: to rally his team and turn their season around to meet their goals.


Besiktas Form & Team News


Besiktas are having a season that is largely going according to plan. In the Turkish league, the team are near the top, trailing only Fenerbahce, Efes, and Tofas. In the EuroCup, they are part of a competitive group fighting for a place in the knockout stage.


With a 9-7 record, Besiktas are currently in 4th place in Group A. They are just one win away from second place but also one loss away from slipping further down the standings.


A crucial step was made two rounds ago with a narrow 79-77 victory over direct rivals BC Wolves. That success was followed by another convincing performance against Trefl Sopot, the weakest team in the competition, securing an 87-72 win.


Momentum has carried into the domestic league as well, with a dominant 95-70 home win over third-placed Tofas. Traveling to the Canary Islands, Besiktas are in good form and full of confidence.


Head to Head


These two clubs met at the same venue last season in the Round of 16, where Besiktas pulled off a sensational 80-78 victory. Jonah Mathews played a key role in that game, contributing 14 points.



Verdict

Gran Canaria have faced significant struggles in recent weeks, not so much defensively, but offensively. In their last five games, they’ve failed to score more than 80 points in any of them. Now, they are set to face a team against whom they’ve had many difficulties in previous encounters.




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