Valencia Basket vs Anadolu Efes Istanbul, EuroLeague Basketball, Today Match Prediction

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Valencia Basket

Valencia Basket produced a strong, composed performance to beat Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens 89-79 on the road, for their Round 14 EuroLeague matchup.

Darius Thompson was outstanding, finishing with 19 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists, steering Valencia’s offense with poise and efficiency. Kameron Taylor supported with 18 points and Brancou Badio with 12 points.

Offensively, the team shot well, converting 60% from the two point range and 34.1% from the three point line, while maintaining strong ball movement with 22 assists. Defensively, Valencia outrebounded Panathinaikos 41-34 on the boards, and held them to just 29.6% from deep.

Improving to a 9-5 record and currently riding a three game winning streak, this road win highlights Valencia’s growing maturity and balance. In the last 10 matches, they are 7-3 and are strong while playing at home with a 6-1 record.

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Anadolu Efes Istanbul

Anadolu Efes Istanbul came up just short in a tightly contested 81-75 defeat to Real Madrid, a game that highlighted both their resilience and their late-game shortcomings.

Rolands Smits delivered a standout performance with 21 points, consistently giving Efes scoring stability. Ercan Osmani added 18 points, including a perfect 4-for-4 from beyond the arc, a major spark that kept Efes competitive throughout.

Offensively, Efes shot 43.95 from the two point range and just 41.7% from the perimeter, compared to Real Madrid’s 44% from deep. Defensively, they got outrebounded 30-32 and committed crucial 14 turnovers, which proved costly in the final quarter.

This loss drops them to a 5-9 record and 17th in the EuroLeague standings. It also extends their losing streak to two games. In the last 10 matches, Efes has 3-7 record and are 2-4 while being on the road.

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Valencia Basket vs Anadolu Efes Istanbul Match Prediction & Analysis

Valencia enter the 12 Dec 2025 clash with rhythm, ball movement, and strong perimeter efficiency, while Anadolu Efes look to rebound by tightening defensive rotations and stabilizing late-game execution. Valencia’s depth and tempo give them an edge, but Efes physical guards and interior presence can threaten if they control pace. Expect a competitive, high-intensity matchup with momentum swings.

In the last five head-to-head matches, Anadolu Efes Istanbul has won two matches, while Valencia Basket has won three matches. Valencia Basket averages 89 points per game, while Efes averages 80.1 points per game.

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