Panathinaikos won both last week's games at home. First, the Greek champions beat Bayern Munich 98-83. 

Two days later, the game was more difficult against Zalgiris. Finally, Panathinaikos won 96-94, and they still hope for a place in the first four teams of the table.

In the Greek league, Panathinaikos had no problem to beat Promitheas away. It was another excellent game offensively.

Pitino's players must improve their defensive performance if they want to fight for a place in the Final-4.

Villeurbanne suffered two significant defeats in Turkey, both with a difference of more than 20 points. It seems to deflate slowly. But so far it has gone well, far better than expected.

The French champions first lost from Fener 86-64 and then from Efes 101-74. In both occasions, they were not competitive at all.

In the French league, they easily beat Bourg 104-71. Alongside with Monaco, are the two teams that they are going to fight till the end for the championship.

Edwin Jackson is injured. There is no other injury concern for Mitrovic. Villeurbanne is a team full of energy, trying to slow the rhythm and play hard in defense. 

The overall record in Euroleague since 2000 is Villeurbanne - Panathinaikos 1-0.

Their first meeting took place in the first round, Villeurbanne beat Panathinaikos 79-78 at Astroballe.

Let's take a look at main and special odds markets offered at bet365 website :

• FullTime Result : 1.076(Panathinaikos) - 9.00(Villeurbanne)
• Over/Under 166.5 points : 1.90 (Over) - 1.90 (Under)
• Race to 20 points: 1.34(Panathinaikos) - 3.15(Villeurbanne)

*bet365 odds as offered at  24/01, 15:00CET (subject to change without prior notice) | 18+, T&Cs Apply, BeGambleAware.org

Antoine Diot turned 31 last week and his experience, size and deep range will be needed more than ever when ASVEL faces Panathinaikos.

He is the right player to face Nick Calathes, who is just a few days younger. Calathes is a tall playmaker able to anticipate plays due to his high basketball IQ and outstanding passing skills.