At home, Newcastle has a good team that scores goals. Lately, their offensive team has been on fire. In 11 consecutive games, they had 2.5 over scores. Barcelona plays with a high defensive line and is known for their attacking style of soccer, allowing their opponents to also score. Although Spain is known for not conceding often, the level of football in the EPL is completely different, so I expect to see a lot of goals and drama here.
At home, the Newcastle team is playing well and scoring goals. Recently, their attacking style of play has been very effective. In their last 11 games in a row, they have had an average of 2.5 over goals. Barcelona plays with a high defensive line and recognizes the importance of attacking football, allowing others to play and score goals. Although Spain may often not concede, the level of football in the EPL teams is completely different, so I expect many goals and drama in this match.
Both teams have such a style that it is difficult to expect disciplined football and with minimal opportunities. Galatasaray might be slightly more disciplined away, but at home they often initiate open football and give in to the emotions of fans, which forces them to go forward. Liverpool seems to have improved their attack, but they still have defensive problems. Galatasaray left a very good impression after their last home match against Juventus.
These teams play very productive basketball and Chalon's defense, with an average of 90 points allowed, is a great guarantee for over bets. Unicaja scored over 110 points at home, so I believe we can expect a high-scoring game in France as well.
Holon has nothing to lose, and their playing style is to collect points. The Turks are also good at playing offense, so we can expect points from these teams. In the first game, Peru did not have such a line, but now I believe the chances are much higher.
Recently, there have not been such big results in attacks from these teams and although the numbers are large, at this stage we need to expect a more serious basketball game than just point collection. Oly is no longer playing as well in attack, and against Paris they can also toughen up.
In general, Newcastle is often criticized for certain reasons, but they can definitely play better at home, than many viewers think. Barcelona seems to be in a pretty good form and I believe they will play actively, pressing as usual. Newcastle can also press their opponents, but I think they will be more cautious this time and try to maintain a favorable result. However, in certain situations, they can still play attacking and pressing football. I believe the focus will be on securing a good result, and if they don't concede an early goal, they can play with an open style and have nothing to lose. So in my opinion, with both teams playing actively, there can be a lot of corners.
Although it is not a small number for such a match, I believe that Liverpool will try to pressure their opponents in the appropriate situations, where Galatasaray will have to defend and counter, and if they are the first to score a goal, they do it well and know how to protect the result. Although I am expecting an over from Liverpool, who do not even remotely resemble themselves compared to last season, but still are a significantly higher level team, and I am not saying that Galatasaray cannot defeat their opponents at home, there will still be pressure on both teams, and there should be quite a lot of stopping in these matches, so I also expect a lot of cards and physical stops for the organizers of opponent's attacks.
Although it is not a small number of games for such a match, I believe Liverpool will try to put pressure on their opponents in the appropriate situations, where Galatasaray will have to defend and counterattack, and if they score the first goal, they are very good at protecting the result. Although I expect an over from Liverpool, who are not at all similar to themselves compared to last season, they are still a much higher level team and I am not saying that Galatasaray cannot defeat their opponents at home, but there will be pressure on both teams and there should be a lot of stopping in this match, so I also expect many cards and physical stops for the organizers of the opponents' attacks.
Although they may be underdogs, this pair is built in my eyes for successful basketball. Many have already seen the Romanians, as they played in the same group as Neptunas. They play with the same wild and running style, oriented towards offense rather than defense, at a good pace. In my eyes, Buducnost is a much more serious and ambitious team, capable of going far. One of the better offensive teams in Eurocup, they create a good atmosphere at home and have great results. Both groups have at least 6 teams of a similar level, and Buducnost will fight for top positions, while Napoca managed to secure the 6th place.
Although they may be considered underdogs, this is a couple created in my eyes for successful basketball. Many have already seen the Romanians, as they played together with Neptunas in one group. They have a similar wild and running style, oriented towards offense rather than defense, playing at a good tempo. In my eyes, Buducnost is a much more serious and ambitious team, capable of going far. One of the best offensive teams in the Eurocup, they create a good atmosphere at home and have great results. Both teams in this group are of a very similar level, with Buducnost fighting for the top positions and Napoca managing to secure the 6th place.
Cardiff is fighting for the League One title and in their last game lost to direct opponents Lincoln. In this season, Cardiff has not lost points in two consecutive games and has always managed to rebound after losing points. Let's hope they will maintain this trend.
Here, possibly, Atletico could cover the Over considering their form at home, which is completely different compared to when they play away. They could take La Liga as an example, with 33 goals scored in 14 home matches. Their current home form is astronomical in terms of goals scored - in four consecutive matches, they have scored at least three goals, with a total of 4 goals scored in three of their games. They are facing Tottenham, a team that is showing clear signs of decline, having conceded at least 2 goals in 6 consecutive matches. I cannot imagine how they will withstand Atletico's attack, and they also have the talent to contribute to the Over, although I don't think it will be necessary.