Unicaja Malaga host Joventut Badalona in a crucial Spanish Liga ACB clash on 30 December 2025. Both teams are close in the standings and known for strong defense and smart team play. With Unicaja looking to end a short losing run and Joventut aiming to build momentum, this match is expected to be tight and physical.
Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Unicaja vs Joventut Badalona |
| Tournament | Spanish Liga ACB |
| Date & Time | 30 December 2025, 11:30 PM IST & 19:00 Local Time |
| Venue | Palacio de Deportes José María Martín Carpena |
| Live Streaming | Courtside 1891 |
Match Preview – Key Talking Points
- Unicaja have a 54.3% overall win rate against Joventut
- Unicaja average 83.5 points per game at home vs Joventut
- Joventut have won 3 of their last 5 matches
- Both teams rely heavily on half-court offense and defense
Current Liga ACB Standings
| Team | Position | Record |
|---|---|---|
| Joventut Badalona | 6th | 8 Wins – 4 Losses |
| Unicaja Malaga | 7th | 7 Wins – 5 Losses |
Unicaja Malaga – Team Preview
Unicaja are coming off a 91–82 defeat to Real Madrid, where they played well in the first half but struggled after the break.
Top Performers (Last Match):
- Aleksander Balcerowski: 17 points, 5 rebounds
- Chris Duarte: 16 points
- Killian Tillie: 12 points
Despite outrebounding Madrid, Unicaja missed key shots and free throws.
Season Averages:
| Category | Average |
|---|---|
| Points Scored | 85.3 |
| Assists | 19.8 |
| Rebounds | 38.5 |
| Points Allowed | 84.5 |
Unicaja will aim to use home support and improve shooting efficiency, especially from the free-throw line.
Joventut Badalona – Team Preview
Joventut enter this match after an 83–75 home win over Breogan, showing patience and composure in the second half.
Key Contributors:
- Cameron Hunt: 15 points
- Ludvig Hakanson: 12 points, 9 assists
- Simon Birgander: 13 points, 8 rebounds
Joventut played controlled basketball, committing only 8 turnovers, which helped them close the game.
Season Averages:
| Category | Average |
|---|---|
| Points Scored | 85.4 |
| Assists | 19.7 |
| Rebounds | 40.3 |
| Points Allowed | 80.2 |
Probable Starting Lineups
Unicaja Malaga
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| PG | Kendrick Perry |
| SG | Chase Audige |
| SF | Chris Duarte |
| PF | Aleksander Balcerowski |
| C | Killian Tillie |
Joventut Badalona
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| PG | Ludvig Hakanson |
| SG | Cameron Hunt |
| SF | Adam Hanga |
| PF | Simon Birgander |
| C | Henri Drell |
Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches)
| Result | Matches |
|---|---|
| Unicaja Wins | 3 |
| Joventut Wins | 2 |
Joventut currently hold a one-game winning streak against Unicaja, adding extra edge to this contest.
Key Player Stats
| Player | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aleksander Balcerowski (Unicaja) | 11.9 | 4.1 | 1.1 |
| Cameron Hunt (Joventut) | 15.6 | 1.8 | 2.8 |
Match Analysis & Winning Tip
- Unicaja are stronger at home
- Joventut defend well but may struggle inside
- Rebounds and ball movement will decide the game
- Expect a low-scoring and close contest
Final Match Prediction
Unicaja Malaga to Win
Unicaja Malaga will look to use home advantage and strong defensive intensity to edge past Joventut Badalona in this closely contested Liga ACB clash. With both teams evenly matched, expect a tight game decided in the final minutes, where Unicaja’s inside presence and rebounding could make the difference.
