Vato match for Olympiakos, test for Panathinaikos AKTOR and derbara in Peristeri-The scenarios for Final 8

The first round of the Stoiximan Basket League is over and today’s three matchups have their own special interest.

Of course, Olympiacos has the more manageable task after welcoming Apollon Patras, with Panathinaikos AKTOR after two… tight doubles in the Euroleague being tested in Patras against Prometheus. In between, there is the great match between Peristeri bwin and AEK Betsson BC.

The scenarios for Final 8

The final ranking of the first round will be formed from tonight’s games, which will play a role for the upcoming Final 8. The first seven teams in the standings are “locked” and the winner of the Final 4 of the UNICEF Trophy (January 5-6) remains. .

In the Final 8 the pairings will be 1-8, 2-7, 3-6 and 4-5, but only the teams in the top four have their… number locked. For 5-8 there will be a draw to see which key number the UNICEF Trophy team will get. For example if he gets ‘5’, fifth in the Basket League will get ‘6’, sixth ‘7’ and seventh ‘8’.

Sure in the top four are Panathinaikos, Olympiacos and Prometheus. If Peristeri bwin wins AEK, PAOK will be fourth, Aris fifth, Peristeri bwin sixth and AEK seventh. If AEK wins in Peristeri, then they will be fourth, PAOK fifth, Aris sixth and Peristeri bwin seventh.

Olympiacos – Apollon Patras (15:00, ERT, bwinSPORT FM, www.sportfm.gr)

The start takes place at SEF where Olympiacos has the easiest task and welcomes the penultimate in the standings Apollon Patras (15:00). The “red and white” come from the away victory over Villeurbanne for the 16th matchday of the Euroleague. A match in which Naz Mitrou Long is expected to wear the shirt of Piraeus for the first time, while Philip Petrusev will also compete for the first time in the Greek league.

Olympiacos has a 9-1 record in the league with their only loss coming against Panathinaikos AKTOR. On the contrary, the guests just last game achieved their second victory of the year (2-8 record), beating Lavrio 71-60.

Referees: P. Tsonos-Zakestidis-Hatzimbalidis

Peristeri bwin – AEK Betsson BC (17:15, ERT, bwinSPORT FM, www.sportfm.gr)

Two hours and a bit later, Peristeri bwin welcomes AEK Betssson BC (17:15) in the matchday derby between two teams with similar and at the same time high goals. The home team a few days ago got a great victory with 76-73 against Unicaja Malaga and locked their qualification to the next stage of the BCL. Today, they are looking for the victory to lock their participation in the final-8 of the Basketball Cup. At the same time, the guests experienced defeat in Germany by Ludwigsburg with 83-79. An indifferent match for the “yellow and black”, after they had secured first place in their BCL group.

The two teams have the same record, since they are tied at 5-5 (the same as PAOK). Peristeri bwin is 4-1 at home and strong at home, while AEK Betsson BC is 0-4 away and struggling away from… home!

Referees: Karpanos-Tsimouris-Katrachouras

Prometheus Patron – Panathinaikos AKTOR (20:15, ERT, bwinSPORT FM, www.sportfm.gr)

The program and the first round concludes with the test of Panathinaikos AKTOR in Patras against the excellent Prometheus again this year.

The hosts are impressive this season. Papatheodoros’ team has the top offense in the league and sits in 3rd place in the standings with a 7-3 record. A few days ago, he got a great double in overtime against Opava, winning 100-97 and continues to the next stage of the BCL.

On the other hand, the “greens” seem to be in excellent form and are coming off two huge away wins in the Euroleague. Because first they passed the headquarters of Monaco and then that of Olympia Milano to find themselves in 4th place in the standings, equaling of course with seven teams that have the same record! Ergin Ataman’s team is the only absolute one in the league (10-0) and is looking for the pink card, to close the first round in an ideal way.

Referees: Tsolakos-Tiganis-Theonas