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FC Barcelona Basquet vs Real Madrid Preview

There are few bigger rivalries in football than FC Barcelona and Real Madrid and the rivalry between the two spills over onto the basketball court. Neither side has set the Euroleague alight this season but at least the away side have the playoffs to cling onto. As highlighted in our best basketball betting previews, having something to play for can often be the key motivator a side needs to press on. With the home side struggling near the bottom of the table, our FC Barcelona Basquet vs Real Madrid match preview takes on an even more vital role.

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FC Barcelona Basquet vs Real Madrid Prediction

Barcelona Basquet sit five wins away from the playoffs with no chance of making it to the latter stages of the competition. However, that will not stop them from wanting to dent their El Clasico rivals in a thrilling encounter. Both sides have form in their domestic league but on the European stage, it is Real who are the dominant side. This is the crucial factor as they have claimed a healthy six more wins than Barcelona this season including the reverse fixture in December. That is why the visitors are one of our top FC Barcelona Basquet vs Real Madrid betting tips to get the win.

FC Barcelona Basquet vs Real Madrid Betting Tips

A quick glance at the Euroleague table and it is easy to see why we make the Madrid side favourites for the win. However, there is more to it than that. In the last ten head to head meetings, Real, have averaged a strong six points per game more than their opponent and that takes into consideration both home and away form. One of our top FC Barcelona Basquet vs Real Madrid predictions is for that to continue with Barcelona showing little signs of progression this season on the European stage. Four defeats in their last five in the Euroleague also does little to persuade the argument for backing the home-side although neither Madrid can boast overwhelmingly good form, they do possess a stronger squad and additional motivation. Winner have some of the best basketball betting odds for the Euroleague but it is their match winner market that oozes value in this tempered affair.

When these two meet, they undoubtedly raise one another’s game. The two city rivals meet in a Spanish evening of action that is set to set the heart racing as both nets see plenty of action. In the last ten head to heads, the sides have averaged a full-time point total of 168 which is just inside our winning margin with 10Bet. However, there is more to it to justify placing this bet. Based on both sides average totals in recent games, it means the home side have managed 86 points per game with their opponents bettering that by two with an average of 88. That suggests this game is trending for a 174-finish making 10Bet’s offering suddenly much more appealing. 10Bet boast some of the most in-depth Euroleague market but we found their Over/Under full-time market both backable and fair.