It seems like we're going to have a bit of a David vs. Goliath showdown in the EuroLeague, folks... erm, esteemed sports fans. We have Alba Berlin coming over to visit the court of Real Madrid BC, and it’s going to be quite a sight.
Over in the Alba camp, we've got Trevion Williams, who's been lighting up the scoreboard with a bright 15.6 points per game in the last month, he's also kept the boards busy with 9.0 rebounds per game. Martin Hermannsson hasn't been shy either, tossing in a hot 14.5 points per game, he also shares the ball around with an average 4.3 assists per game. Let's not forget Matteo Spagnolo either, who's just a step behind with 13.3 points and 5.3 assists per game.
However, when it comes to Real Madrid BC, with its home court advantage, I must say I’m slightly swayed. Leading the cavalry are Facundo Campazzo and Mario Hezonja, both commanding with nearly 13 points per game, Campazzo dishes out a mean 6.5 assists per game and Hezonja also manages to pull down around 5 rebounds per game. Edy Tavares doesn't let up on the spam on the sandwich either with 9.5 points and a whopping 7.7 rebounds per game.
Looking at the history here, Real Madrid have had Alba Berlin's number, holding a triumphant head-to-head record. We're talking a rock solid kind of dominance. You remember that time when Alba visited Madrid back in November 2023? Yeah, Real sent them packing with a 24-point loss. Seems like déjà vu could be on the agenda, folks... I mean, er, esteemed sports viewers.
While we're at it, do not forget about the standings. Real Madrid, while not at their best, are still standing much stronger at 11th place compared to Berlin wallowing down at 17th.
Factor in the recent matches, where Berlin seems to be leveraging the art of losing, and Madrid, despite a few stumbles, were still able to hold onto a couple of wins, it’s looking like destiny has already picked a side.
Albert's Prediction: Real Madrid BC by 19