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Anadolu Efes vs Virtus Bologna Live Stream & Tips – Handicap in Play in the EuroLeague

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Last updated: Thu 12 Nov 2026 14:52
In the Efes v Virtus Bologna fixture, the tip is for Virtus Bologna with a +5.5 handicap. While Efes have delivered some standout performances, their lack of consistency raises concerns about their reliability. Virtus Bologna, on the other hand, have played better than their recent results suggest, indicating potential to outperform expectations in this match. The recommendation is based on Virtus Bologna's underlying form rather than their latest outcomes, making the +5.5 handicap an appealing selection.
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Virtus Bologna were flying in the opening couple of weeks, but their form has suffered a heavy decline since late October. Can they return to winning ways against another inconsistent side, Anadolu Efes, on Friday? 

Anadolu Efes Struggling with Injuries and Consistency 


Anadolu Efes have been heavily burdened by injuries for the second year in a row and will once again have a tough time staying in the playoff race, currently sitting in 14th place with a 4-6 record. 

Their double-round appearances were solid in late October, registering a somewhat expected 118-88 defeat against Hapoel Tel Aviv on a neutral court in Bulgaria before defeating table leaders Panathinaikos 83-68 at home, where recent signing Cameron Payne played a key role with 16 points. 

Efes were close to making it two wins in a row last week, also in front of their home crowd, entering the final quarter with a four-point lead against Paris before collapsing defensively and suffering a 95-90 loss. 

Virtus Bologna Searching for a Way Out of Their Slump 


Virtus Bologna were near the top of the standings after six rounds, when they had a 4-2 record, but their form has dipped drastically over the last couple of weeks. The Italian side currently occupy 15th position with four wins and six defeats. 

Their negative run started on 21st October with a 90-81 loss to Hapoel Tel Aviv on a neutral court in Bulgaria. This was followed by a disappointing 91-74 home defeat to Zalgiris Kaunas after losing the battle on the boards (35-45 rebounds). 

After wrapping up the previous month with an unfortunate 103-101 loss to Besiktas, Virtus Bologna were smashed by Dubai 93-75 last week at home, making just 28 of their 72 field goal attempts. Aliou Diarra was their top performer with 19 points and seven rebounds. 

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Verdict

Efes have had a couple of flashy performances this season, but I don't think this squad can maintain consistency. Virtus Bologna have played better than their recent results might suggest, so an away win with a +5.5 handicap is tipped. 

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Vedran Ostojic

Sports Editor • 10+ Years Of Experience in Football, Basketball, Handball & Volleyball

Vedran is a passionate sports enthusiast and covers European football, basketball, volleyball and handball.


With a particular love for the English Premier League, he's been writing about sports online for more than a decade since completing a degree in literature and sports journalism.

The primary areas of focus include top European football leagues (mainly EPL, La Liga, Serie A & Bundesliga), basketball (EuroLeague, NBA & WNBA), Handball and Volleyball.

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