Portugal cup. Braga currently looks much better. They are in fifth place in the top league and playing quite effectively. Their starting lineup is mostly unchanged, with occasional substitutions. Meanwhile, opponents Caldas are playing in the third league. They currently have four consecutive losses. In the third league, they are in seventh place out of ten teams. Braga appears to be a much better team at the moment and should prove it on the field. Taking advantage of opportunities, they should score at least four goals.

I believe in these games against Serbs, in order to win, we will need to slow down the pace of the game and not get involved in the Parisian run-and-gun style. The total points are also very high. In Paris, they were achieved by Peru only 3 times, while Crvena has only managed to do it once this season as a guest team.

Al Ittihad is currently balancing on the edge of elimination. The team has a fairly good lineup and is playing quite effectively. Today, we have players such as Benzema, Bergwijn, and Diaby, who can cause a lot of trouble for our opponents in the attack. Nasaf, on the other hand, is not in good form. They have been struggling in both the Uzbekistan league and the Asian Champions League. Currently, they are at the bottom of their league with five losses out of five matches. Their defense is weak and opponents often create numerous chances. Today, Al Ittihad should be able to take advantage of these opportunities and score quite a few goals, especially considering that their lineup is much stronger.

The game must be won by both teams. Nasaf realistically has one last chance to secure a spot in the PO (playoffs). The team is currently at the bottom, having lost all matches, but if they somehow manage to win today, the remaining schedule won't be as difficult. Overall, Nasaf didn't play as poorly as the results show, especially when playing as the second number, on counterattacks. They looked quite good and put up a fight against all opponents, even at the level of Ittihad. Today, they undoubtedly have another opportunity to play similarly against a weaker home defense and should have chances. Meanwhile, Ittihad simply has to take 3 points against the underdogs and it's also a good opportunity to improve their goal difference, which could be crucial. Nasaf's defense is one of the worst in the tournament, so it's natural that the coach will use all his attacking assets like Benzema, Diaby, Bergwijn. It should be a game with a lot of open football and it's also likely to produce goals.

The match is a must-win for both teams. Nasaf realistically has the last chance to cling onto the playoffs. The team has lost all their previous games, but if they somehow manage to win today, the remaining schedule is not as difficult. Overall, Nasaf hasn't played as poorly as the results show, especially when playing in the second position and on counter attacks. They have put up a good fight against all opponents, even teams like Ittihad. Today, they will undoubtedly have another opportunity to play like this, and against a weaker opponent's defense, they should have a chance. Meanwhile, Ittihad absolutely needs to take 3 points against an underdog and use this as an opportunity to improve their goal difference, which could be crucial. Nasaf's defense is one of the weakest in the tournament, so it's natural that the coach will use all their available assets in attack, such as Benzema, Diaby, and Bergwijn. It should be an open game, and goals are also likely.

Germany DEL 2.. At the end of the liquorice month, Landshut was leading 2-0 at home, but managed to lose 2-3 to the opponent today. Considering that Landshut has three losses in a row, there is nowhere to retreat today. The guests arrive in full strength, motivated and seeking revenge.

In good form, he plays a lot and is a key player for the team, often determining Zvezda's results. He has been on fire in offense recently. In the last 10 games, there was only one game with a single-digit point difference, and that was against Partizan. Moving on, fast-paced basketball awaits, in which McIntyre feels great. Paris has been struggling against defenders lately.

Having understood Zvezda's defense against centers, although at the same time there was one bettersiai player defending against this position. This is where the ongoing Paris club receives it. Faye is a versatile basketball player, good at protecting the board and taking away balls. He can choose points by chance, with the total score decreasing after a bad game, although before that he almost always scored at least 5 points. He continues to consistently collect balls.

A larger accumulation than usual should be at Rytas. Šiauliai is a fluctuating but weak team, which is unstable and cannot play on the same level as better LKL teams. I predict that Rytas will be able to motivate their team after last year's failure and win confidently.

The Žalgiris team is very unstable and weakened. Poor form and gameplay make it appear that Pao is much stronger than the team. Despite the good form of the Greeks, and even though Sloukas will not be playing, Pao's playing style is similar to Žalgiris, but it must be acknowledged that it will be almost impossible to beat Pao.

Baskai are in good form, but there are not enough people, the trauma situation is unclear and the schedule is very intense. Valencia has had 2 losses, with a wide rotation that can wash away any significant difference. The Baskai may not be able to withstand the intensity, as Valencia has answers even to periods that are equivalent to the LCS and Howard's dominance.

Radzevičius plays many minutes and will definitely get a lot here. The Baskai need a player like him, especially when Sedekerskis is out. There aren't many shots when the Baskai have so many dominant players, but he will certainly find his own shot or free himself from the corner.

It's a big challenge for Žalgiris today, but although Pao had some good games, I don't believe in Nunn's consistency this season. I think today's game will be poor again, maybe with some points and interceptions, but there will be a lot of mistakes and missed shots trying to play against Francisco, who is currently a better player and knows it. The home court advantage should work in favor today, and with Nunn's poor form, which also damages the team's atmosphere, I believe Žalgiris should take home a Christmas present.

Asvelis without DeColo is far from being a team that can compete in the Euroleague. The team is more at the level of the Champions League. DeColo is a question mark today, but even if he plays, I don't know how much he can carry in these years, especially against Weiller Babb, who would put strong pressure on him. Lloyd is out, but Efes under a new coach must make these breaks if they want to return to the fight for the playoffs.

Although home and tough opponents in Dubai, they were recently drawn by Wright, who played incredible games, but I don't think this will be a test for his style of play, it was more of a breakthrough here. Milan is playing good basketball after the departure of Messina, with players returning from injuries.

Paris finally needs to open up and find a good opponent here. Paris has been losing everything lately, but the game is good, I thought they could beat Real with a high odds, they let it slip away in the end, but still had a chance to win in the last second with a Hi-Fly throw, but missed. Zvezda's game is declining, and against such a playing style, I believe it will be challenging for them today.