The 2024 EuroLeague basketball tournament kicks off this week. Our Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid prediction is for Real Madrid to pull off the win on the road. Mario Hezonja will continue to lead the way for Madrid.
Munich Seeking a Bounce-Back Season
Bayern Munch finished 15th of 18 teams last season, posting an 11-23 record. They also had a -134 point differential, indicating they are a ways away from being competitive. Many of Munich’s players return to the NBA during the winter, making it difficult to field a team that matches the level of others in the league. One of their top full-time players, Sylvain Francisco, departed for Žalgiris, further complicating things for Munich.
Madrid Aims to Repeat as Champions
Real Madrid earned their 11th basketball championship last season. They entered the bracket as the third-ranked team but rode their #1 offense to an upset victory over Olympiacos in the title game. Madrid is led by Mario Hezonja and Dzanan Musa, who co-led the team’s offense last season. Their biggest asset as a team is their depth. Four players averaged double figures in scoring last season, and a 5th had 9.4 points per game.
Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid Prediction: Madrid to Dominate
This matchup is unlikely to be very competitive. Munich finished with a better record than just two teams last season and has lost a few key assets. On the other hand, while Madrid is not fully intact either, they are coming off a championship season. We expect Madrid to pull ahead early and never look back, winning on the road.
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