Joventut and Barcelona will meet for the third time in the Liga ACB semifinal series. The game is scheduled to start on June 8 at 20:00 UK time.
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Bookmaker Ratings: Prediction One – Handicap (-4.5) for Barcelona – 1.77.
Bookmaker Ratings: Prediction Two – Total Match Points Over 157.5 – 1.80.
After easily reaching the semifinals, Barcelona seemed to have underestimated their opponent. Sarunas Jasikevicius’ team made a number of mistakes that cost them the win, but now the players are focused on the result as much as possible.
Joventut showed their best side, which led to a good result. The team comes into the third meeting in a winning situation since the game will take place at home. We assume that the hosts will play well, but the victory will be for the Catalans.
The previous two games were played in an attacking style. In our opinion, something similar will be repeated in the next game.
⏰ 𝟿 𝙷𝙾𝚁𝙴𝚂!
🏆 3r partit semifinals @ACBCOM
🆚 @FCBbasket (1-1)
⏰ 21h, Olímpic (19:30h obrim portes)
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📺 @Vamos (8)
📻 @Esports_bdncom (94.40 FM)💚🖤 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐂̧𝐀 𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐘𝐀!#BadalonaÉsFutur pic.twitter.com/MHoVfi6Mmd
— Club Joventut Badalona (@Penya1930)
The team decided to play to the best of their ability and not take into account the level of their opponents. At the beginning of the playoffs, Carles Duran’s men managed to put Tenerife in their place. The series lasted for three games, but the strongest one went on.
Joventut players knew perfectly well that they would face Barcelona in the semifinals, but as time showed they were not confused. In the first meeting the Catalans won (89-72), but in the second game, the club from Badalona showed their character and surprised their opponent (87-81).
In the second match of the series, Ante Tomic scored 24 points and 5 rebounds.
Barcelona:
🔥 Game Day!
🆚 @Penya1930
📅 21.00h
🏆 Semifinals. 3r Partit
🎥 @vamos
📍 Olímpic de Badalona
🔵🔴 #ForçaBarça! pic.twitter.com/5q3aZP6WZ5— 🏆 Barça Basket (@FCBbasket)
From the very beginning of the season, Barcelona did not hide its ambitions and claimed the championship. Sarunas Jasikevicius’ squad was gaining momentum and crushing their opponents, so they finished on top of the standings.
In the first round of the playoffs, Barcelona defeated Gran Canaria (2-0). Of course, the difference in class played an important role in this series. Next up for the Catalans was Juventus, who had already tickled the nerves, especially when they evened the score. Now the favourite will have to pick up the pace and take the game, although the third game will be away.
In the second match of the series, Nick Calathes scored 15 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists.
Safe Bets and Statistics
In three of the last five head-to-head games, the game started with an accurate two-point shot.
Starting Lineups
In our opinion, the teams will take to the field with the following line-ups:
Joventut: PG – Andrés Feliz; SG – Pau Ribas; SF – Joel Parra López; PF – Derek Willis; C – Ante Tomić.
Barcelona: PG – Nick Calathes; SG – Nico Laprovíttola; SF – Dante Exum; PF – Rolands Šmits; C – Brandon Davies.
Highlighted Player
Ante Tomic from Joventut and Nick Calathes from Barcelona are our highlighted players in the match.
Most popular FAQ for Joventut vs Barcelona
Who won the last meeting between these clubs?
In the second game of the series, Joventut defeated Barcelona with a score of 87-81.
Where will this fixture be played?
The match will be played at Pavelló Olímpic, Badalona, Catalonia, Spain.
Which bookmaker has the best odds for this game?
We recommend checking out the odds for Liga ACB at Sportsbet.io and Vbet.
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