Crvena zvezda vs Anadolu Efes | Preview

Euroleague

Thursday, October 1, 2026 • Beogradska arena

Anadolu Efes

Away

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Prediction

Winner

Anadolu Efes

Confidence

70%

Margin

-3.2

AI Consensus7 of 7 agree

70%confident

▸Anadolu Efes has a significant advantage in True Shooting % (71
▸Anadolu Efes has a superior offensive rating (ORtg 115
▸Anadolu Efes has a slight edge in offensive efficiency with a higher ORtg and TS%, despite both teams having similar rest and no significant injuries

Matchup Insights

Pace

Similar Pace66.4 vs 64

Injury ImpactNone

Schedule EdgeEven

Home/Away Win%0% / 0%

Upset Risk35.00%

Confidence Breakdown

Stats72%

Market73%

Momentum62%

Injuries63%

Matchup66%

Sentiment68%

Anadolu Efes has a significant advantage in True Shooting % (71.2% vs 54.4%) and Offensive Rating (115.6 vs 85.9), despite a slightly worse Net Rating. The slower pace (64) should benefit their efficient shooting. Crvena zvezda's home advantage is offset by their lower offensive metrics. Expect Anadolu Efes to leverage their offensive efficiency to win on the road. Anadolu Efes has a superior offensive rating (ORtg 115.6) compared to Crvena zvezda (ORtg 85.9), suggesting they are more efficient offensively. Despite both teams having poor defensive ratings, Efes's offensive prowess gives them an edge. The predicted total reflects both teams' high scoring potential and poor defensive metrics. The CPI differential slightly favors Efes, and their key players have shown better individual performance, justifying the away team as the predicted winner. Anadolu Efes has a slight edge in offensive efficiency with a higher ORtg and TS%, despite both teams having similar rest and no significant injuries. The away team also has a better recent form in terms of advanced metrics. Although Crvena zvezda has the home-court advantage, Efes's offensive capabilities and slightly better CPI suggest they are more likely to win this matchup. Anadolu Efes has a slight edge due to their superior offensive efficiency (ORtg 115.6) compared to Crvena zvezda's 85.9. Both teams are healthy, but Efes's key players, particularly Mike James, provide a scoring advantage. The CPI differential also favors Efes slightly. Given the playoff context and historical calibration adjustments, the confidence is moderated to reflect potential variability. Anadolu Efes has a superior offensive rating (ORtg 115.6) compared to Crvena zvezda's 85.9, indicating a more efficient scoring ability. Despite both teams having poor defensive ratings, Efes's higher pace control (64) and effective field goal percentage (eFG% 63.4) suggest they can dictate the tempo and capitalize on scoring opportunities. Crvena zvezda's home court advantage is mitigated by their lower offensive efficiency and Efes's slightly better overall power index (CPI 21.66). Anadolu Efes has a higher offensive efficiency with a significantly better ORtg compared to Crvena zvezda, indicating they can score more effectively. Both teams are coming off a loss, but Anadolu Efes has shown stronger scoring potential and a slightly better advanced stats profile, which could give them the edge in this playoff matchup. Anadolu Efes has a slight statistical edge with a better offensive rating and a higher Courtframe Power Index. However, Crvena zvezda's home advantage and the playoff context, where defense and home crowd impact are amplified, could pose challenges. Efes' recent high offensive efficiency might not fully translate in a playoff setting where pace slows.

CPI Matchup

Crvena zvezda12.13

#14

Anadolu Efes12.02

#15

Edge: Crvena zvezda +0.1 CPI

Game Info

League: Euroleague
Date: Thu, Oct 1
Time: 6:00 PM
Venue: Beogradska arena
Stage: 3

Team Pages

Crvena zvezda

Anadolu Efes