Beşiktaş to Host Zalgiris in EuroLeague

Beşiktaş will host Zalgiris Kaunas in EuroLeague at the Turkcell Basketbol Gelişim Merkezi. The match is scheduled to start at 20:00. Beşiktaş sit 11th in the standings with 4 wins and 5 losses from 9 games. Zalgiris are 10th after winning 5 of their 9 games.

Beşiktaş coach Dusan Alimpijevic has repeatedly spoken about injuries and absences after matches. Having key players unavailable on a team with a short rotation narrows the coach's options. Mady Sissoko will not play in this match due to injury.

Jonas Valanciunas is in excellent form for Zalgiris. According to a columnist who believes Beşiktaş's biggest weakness is the center position, the chances of the Lithuanian star standing out are growing even more. The matchup between Carsen Edwards and Scottie Wilbekin is also expected to play a key role in the game, and the writer sees Zalgiris as the side closer to winning.

The odds are 1.69 for a Beşiktaş win and 1.56 for a Zalgiris win. 38 percent of Misli members have backed the visiting team to win.

Marek Blaževič, Dovydas Giedraitis, Deividas Sirvydis and Nigel Williams-Goss will not feature for Zalgiris against Beşiktaş due to injuries.