As the New Year approaches, the European basketball scene is set for a highly anticipated match-up, with Valencia hosting Partizan Belgrade. Both teams showcase impressive performances and distinct characteristics in terms of their skills and recent results. Looking at recent overall form, Valencia, while showing a slight dip in their last 10 games, has maintained a high level of play. Although their shooting percentages have decreased, with field goal percentage at 44.4% and three-point shooting at 35.9%, these figures still surpass those of their opponents. Their strong inside game and passing ability cannot be ignored, averaging 36.1 rebounds and 20.5 assists, significantly better than Partizan Belgrade. While Valencia still has room for improvement in controlling turnovers, with an average of 12.9 turnovers slightly exceeding previous figures, their aggressive defensive approach allows them to contribute a solid 6.7 steals per game. In contrast, Partizan Belgrade's offensive efficiency is slightly less impressive. Their overall field goal percentage and three-point shooting stand at 46.3% and 31.4% respectively, which is particularly noticeable given the less impressive data from the last few months. They also trail in other key areas, including averaging fewer than thirty rebounds (27.1), a slightly weaker teamwork with only about 16.0 assists, and an increase in turnovers to an average of 12.1 in the face of strong opposition. However, the team has shown good skill in steals, achieving a success rate of nearly 7 per quarter, demonstrating the players' good defensive awareness and technique. This match-up is not only a contest of skill and tactics but also a battle of mental fortitude. Regardless of the outcome, this promises to be an exciting and intense game. The clash of these two powerhouses will be a spectacle, and it's highly anticipated who will perform at their best and emerge victorious in this fierce competition. Euro 12-31 03:30 Valencia -- Partizan Belgrade Match direction: 176.5, Over