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Expected score: Rostock 84-80 Cedevita Olimpija
Rostock hosts Cedevita Olimpija in a Eurocup clash between two sides seeking momentum in the group stage. The hosts occupy sixth place with a 2-4 record, while the visitors sit seventh at 1-5. Both teams arrive with mixed form, but Rostock's recent 27-point victory over San Pablo Burgos suggests they can impose their tempo when conditions align.
Team form
Rostock
Rostock has shown volatility across their last five outings. They opened with consecutive defeats—losing 79-110 at home to Aris and 70-82 away at Le Mans—before steadying with a narrow 87-86 home win over Rigas Zelli. A subsequent road loss to Tortona (83-86) was followed by an emphatic 86-59 away victory at San Pablo Burgos. Over this five-game stretch, they averaged 81.0 points scored but conceded 84.6, indicating defensive frailty remains a concern despite the recent offensive display.
Cedevita Olimpija
Cedevita Olimpija's record reads worse on the surface and their underlying numbers support it. Across five matches, they have won only once—a 93-81 road success at Igokea in the ABA League. Their Eurocup form is particularly troubling: losses to Le Mans (66-84), Rigas Zelli (79-89), and Aris (73-78) reveal an attack struggling to find rhythm. Over five games they averaged 78.4 points scored against 85.4 conceded, a differential that explains their precarious standing. The 81-95 home defeat to Buducnost in the ABA League further underscores their inability to control games at either end.
Head-to-head
No previous meetings between these sides are on record.
Key factors
Rostock's defensive lapses—conceding 110 to Aris and 86 to Tortona—will be tested by a Cedevita Olimpija side that has managed only 78.4 points per game. Conversely, the visitors' porous defence (85.4 conceded per game) offers Rostock's attack a pathway to exploit, particularly given their recent 86-point output. Tempo control will be decisive: Rostock thrives when they can dictate pace, as the San Pablo Burgos rout demonstrated, while Cedevita Olimpija's inconsistency suggests they struggle against structured offensive systems. The hosts' home court advantage is tangible in Eurocup play, and their superior recent scoring output gives them the edge in a likely close contest.
Prediction
Rostock are the favourite on the basis of their stronger recent form, superior scoring average, and home-court positioning. While both teams rank among the group's weaker defensive units, Rostock's latest performance—a dominant road win—indicates they can sustain offensive pressure. Cedevita Olimpija's one-win record and consistent difficulty generating points suggest they will struggle to keep pace. The bookmaker odds reflect this gap, pricing Rostock at 1.53. A tight affair is expected, with the hosts' slight edge in execution and morale likely to prove decisive.
Rostock are favoured to win this encounter. Their recent offensive display and home advantage outweigh Cedevita Olimpija's structural issues. Expect a close, low-scoring Eurocup battle decided by execution in the final quarter.
Match info
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Venue
Stadthalle Rostock
Statistics
Odds Comparison
Recent Form
Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 528 | |
| 2 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 529 | |
| 3 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 477 | |
| 4 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 481 | |
| 5 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 469 | |
| 6 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 478 | |
| 7 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 428 | |
| 8 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 458 | |
| 1 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 554 | |
| 2 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 528 | |
| 3 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 480 | |
| 4 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 496 | |
| 5 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 489 | |
| 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 517 | |
| 7 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 475 | |
| 8 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 488 | |
| 1 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 540 | |
| 2 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 538 | |
| 3 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 525 | |
| 4 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 551 | |
| 5 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 502 | |
| 6 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 489 | |
| 7 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 503 | |
| 8 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 476 | |
| 1 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 549 | |
| 2 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 531 | |
| 3 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 535 | |
| 4 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 535 | |
| 5 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 455 | |
| 6 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 477 | |
| 7 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 518 | |
| 8 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 413 |
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