Zvezda comes in at 6–2 and riding six straight wins after an 0–2 start. The team scores 87.8 points per game (6th) and ranks top-three in total rebounds, offensive boards, and defensive boards. Inside scoring sits at 56.2% on 2-pointers, while free throws remain a weakness at 72.5%. The main concern is 14.4 turnovers per game (17th).

Panathinaikos stands at 5–3 and aims to stay with the top group. The team averages 89.1 points (3rd) with 19.4 assists (5th) and shoots 79.9% at the line (5th). Three-point accuracy has been an issue at 31.7% (19th) and defensive rebounding needs improvement. The turnover mark is one of the best in the league at 11.1 (4th).

Head-to-head history favors Panathinaikos with 14 wins to Zvezda’s 8. In Belgrade, the Greek club has five away victories. Last season, Panathinaikos won both meetings, 111–77 in Athens and 81–77 in Belgrade.

Injuries influence both rotations. Zvezda expects Devonte Graham to progress after returning to training. Tyson Carter continues recovery at home, while Jasiel Rivero and Joel Bolomboy remain sidelined. For Panathinaikos, Omer Yurtseven is out, and Mathias Lessort is traveling but not cleared. Giannis Kouzeloglou is the only natural center available.

BasketScore.net community predictions show a near split: 56% back Panathinaikos, 44% pick Zvezda. The average fan score prediction is 85–84 with a slight lean toward the hosts.