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Expected score: Lyon-Villeurbanne 91-90 Baskonia
Lyon-Villeurbanne host Baskonia in an Euroleague encounter between two struggling sides. Lyon sit 17th with a 2-5 record after seven games, while Baskonia occupy 20th with just one win from seven. Both teams arrive in poor form, making this a contest between two outfits desperate to arrest their slide down the standings.
Team form
Lyon-Villeurbanne
Lyon have won only once in their last five games, that victory coming against Paris on the road. They have since lost three straight, including defeats to Zalgiris Kaunas (85-105), Real Madrid (92-111) and Crvena Zvezda (82-84). Over this five-game stretch, they have averaged 89.8 points scored but conceded 100.2 per game—a concerning defensive trend that has left them vulnerable. Their sole bright spot was the win over Paris, but inconsistency has been their hallmark.
Baskonia
Baskonia's record is even more troubling. They have managed just one win in their last five outings, a 86-76 victory over Olimpia Milano on 2 October. Since then, they have lost four consecutive games, including heavy defeats to Valencia (88-111) and Dubai (79-93). Across these five matches, Baskonia have averaged 83.0 points scored and 91.6 conceded—both figures worse than Lyon's. Their offensive struggles are particularly acute; they have failed to reach 80 points in three of their last four games.
Head-to-head
No head-to-head history is available between these two sides in recent records.
Key factors
Lyon's home-court advantage is meaningful in Euroleague basketball, and they have shown slightly better offensive output than Baskonia in recent weeks. However, their defence has been porous, and they have conceded over 100 points in three of their last five games. Baskonia's struggles are more pronounced—they are scoring fewer points and conceding more—but their desperation may translate into intensity. The bookmaker odds favour Lyon at 1.66, reflecting their home status and marginally superior recent form, though the gap is narrow. Both sides will be anxious; neither can afford another loss without further damage to their playoff hopes.
Prediction
Lyon hold a slight favourite's edge, supported by home advantage and a marginally better recent scoring average. The expected points tally suggests a tight affair, with Lyon projected to score around 92 and Baskonia around 90.5. This narrow margin reflects the closeness of the matchup. Lyon's defensive vulnerabilities and Baskonia's offensive struggles point to a low-scoring, tightly contested game. The bookmaker consensus backs Lyon, but only modestly; this is not a mismatch. Lyon's win probability is just above 54%, indicating a narrow edge rather than any commanding advantage.
Lyon-Villeurbanne are marginally more likely to emerge with a win at home, but caution is warranted. Both teams are fragile, and Baskonia's desperation could make them dangerous. The expected margin is razor-thin, and a single possession could decide the outcome. For casual viewers, this is a game where the favourite should prevail, but only narrowly—expect a tense, low-scoring contest that could easily swing either way.
Match info
Tournaments:
Venue
LDLC Arena
Statistics
Odds Comparison
Recent Form
Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 693 | |
| 2 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 773 | |
| 3 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 643 | |
| 4 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 625 | |
| 5 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 630 | |
| 6 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 771 | |
| 7 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 660 | |
| 8 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 711 | |
| 9 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 690 | |
| 10 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 606 | |
| 11 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 541 | |
| 12 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 595 | |
| 13 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 581 | |
| 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 634 | |
| 15 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 612 | |
| 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 696 | |
| 17 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 696 | |
| 18 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 686 | |
| 19 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 660 | |
| 20 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 669 |
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