Euroleague action continues with five Round 9 games on Thursday night. Take a quick look at form, injuries, and key stats before tip-off.

Fenerbahce vs ASVEL

Fenerbahce and ASVEL meet in Istanbul tonight in a game between two teams looking to stop their struggles. Both sit near the bottom of the standings after slow starts.

Fenerbahce is 3–5 and 16th. The team has had problems with consistency, especially on offense. ASVEL is 2–6 and 20th, with one of the weakest point differences in the league.

Injury News

Fenerbahce:

• Wilbekin game-time decision
• Zagars out
• Boston available

ASVEL:

• De Colo out for three weeks
• Harrison last played in Round 2
• Jackson missed the last two games

Team Stats

Fenerbahce:

• Better 2-point finishing
• Stronger on defensive boards
• Turnovers remain an issue

ASVEL:

• Better free-throw shooting
• More assists and offensive boards
• More active on steals

Head-to-Head

Fenerbahce has controlled recent meetings, winning the last four matchups.

Community Picks

100% of BasketScore.net predictions currently favour Fenerbahce, with an average predicted score of 90.5 – 71.5.

Dubai vs Hapoel Tel-Aviv

Dubai and Hapoel Tel-Aviv meet tonight. Dubai is 3–5 and 14th. Hapoel is 6–2 and 3rd, with one of the strongest point differences in the league.

Injury News

Dubai:

• Musa and Avramovic knee issues, being re-evaluated
• Mason has a neck injury and is being monitored
• Jaiteh out for the season

Hapoel Tel-Aviv:

• Madar yet to play this season and now set for knee procedure, out about a month
• Caboclo recovering from back surgery, return date unclear

Team Stats

Dubai:

• Strong free-throw shooting
• Solid rebounding numbers
• Lower assists and blocks

Hapoel Tel-Aviv:

• One of the highest-scoring teams
• Efficient inside and outside scoring
• Higher turnovers

Head-to-Head

No previous Euroleague meetings.

Community Picks

27% of BasketScore predictions currently favour Dubai, and 73% favour Hapoel Tel-Aviv, with an average predicted score of 79.5 – 86.

Baskonia vs Virtus

Baskonia and Virtus meet in Vitoria tonight. Both teams are in the lower half of the standings after mixed starts to the season.

Baskonia is 2–6 and 19th. The team struggles on defense and has one of the weakest point differences in the league. Virtus is 4–4 and 11th. Results have been inconsistent, but the team has shown stronger balance on both ends.

Injury News

Baskonia:

• Trent Forrest out (hamstring)
• Markus Howard out (finger)

Virtus:

• Abramo Canka remains out

Team Stats

Baskonia:

• Scores more points per game
• Better 2-point finishing
• Stronger on total rebounds

Virtus:

• Better free-throw shooting
• More assists
• Better ball security (fewer turnovers)

Head-to-Head

Both teams have 9 wins each in past meetings, with Baskonia leading at home 5–4.

Community Picks

82% of BasketScore predictions currently favour Baskonia, with an average predicted score of 87–81.

Maccabi vs Monaco

Maccabi and Monaco meets tonight. The teams come in from different positions in the table after the first eight rounds.

Maccabi is 2–6 and 18th, with a –43 point difference. The team scores well but has problems on defense and closing games. Monaco is 5–3 and 5th, with a +27 point difference and more stability.

Injury News

Maccabi:

• Brissett unavailable for personal reasons

Monaco:

• No new issues
• Makoundou returned last weekend

Team Stats

Maccabi:

• Scores 88.6 points per game
• 35.2% from three
• 7.4 steals per game

Monaco:

• 55.3% on 2-pointers
• 77.0% free throws
• 34.4 rebounds per game
• 9.5 turnovers per game

Head-to-Head

Monaco leads 7–6 overall. Maccabi leads at home 5–1.

Community Picks

73% of BasketScore predictions currently favour Monaco, with an average predicted score of 85–81.

Paris vs Bayern

Paris and Bayern meet in the French capital tonight. Both teams sit in the middle of the table with the same record after eight rounds.

Paris is 4–4 and 10th, with a +15 point difference. The team plays fast and scores well but can be inconsistent. Bayern is also 4–4 and 12th, with a –34 point difference and more ups and downs in results.

Injury News

Paris:

• Morgan returned
• Stevens still out

Bayern:

• Giffey featured in domestic play
• Jokubaitis and Harris remain long-term absences

Team Stats

Paris:

• Scores 89.9 points per game
• Strong on rebounds (42.3 total, 16.6 offensive)
• 8.3 steals per game
• Turnovers a problem at 15.6 per game

Bayern:

• 56.2% on 2-pointers
• 77.9% free throws
• 18.1 assists per game
• 11.9 turnovers per game

Head-to-Head

Tied 1–1 overall. Each team has won once at home.

Community Picks

91% of BasketScore predictions currently favour Paris, with an average predicted score of 89.5–83.5.