Real Madrid vs Olympiacos Prediction: Both Teams Aren't Going to Defend Themselves

Real Madrid has not lost eight games in a row in any competition, while Olympiacos have not failed 11 games. Someone's winning streak is going to end, but who? How will the hectic schedule affect performance? 

Real Madrid

Madrid beat Maccabi on Tuesday after conceding 63 points in the first half. They only had three turnovers in two quarters and won the rebounding battle 16-12, while the Israelis hit nine free throws. In the end, Maccabi scored 54 points from the field. What does that mean? It seems like Real Madrid just didn't play solid defence. How will the hosts play on Thursday? If they do it the same way, they'll get the same amount of points, but won't win. But Real Madrid still scored 116 points, which shows they have a strong attack. 

Olympiacos

The Greeks had to play extra time in Vitoria on Tuesday. Luckily, the game ended 102:101 to Olympiacos. In regular time, as expected, they missed a lot – 89 points. On average, Bartsokas' team now concedes more than 85 points when they're playing away. Meanwhile, bookmakers are offering a Real Madrid total over 85.5. This is likely to be the case, as Olympiacos once again played poorly in defense on the road.  

By the way, their previous meeting in Madrid ended with a score of 90:85 to the home team. And before that, the visitors won by 87:89. In general, in Madrid, these guys are not used to playing TO matches.

Stats Betting

If both teams are not playing good defense, we should consider the totals for each quarter. In Madrid, the most exciting ten minutes ended with 63 points, while in Vitoria, it was 54. The bookie 1xbet gives 1.94 for the total over of at least one quarter 49.5.

Expert Betting Tips

We don't know how Real Madrid will play in defense, but we assume that they won't work a miracle. This is the hosts' seventh game in 2025. That means they won't defend any better than they did on Tuesday. As for Oli, it's pretty evident that the visitors never really defend on the road.

Prediction:

IT1U (86.5) for 1.86

Each to Score Under 89.5 for 1.90

H2 (+1.5) for 1.95