Alba Berlin vs Nymburk – Preview & Prediction (Oct. 28, 2025)
Match preview and team form
Alba Berlin come into Round 3 of the FIBA Champions League on a high after stringing together a few important wins. Their recent derby victory over Bayern (67-61) showcased a huge fourth-quarter effort: they erased an eight-point deficit, created a lot of turnovers and held Bayern to just nine points in the final period. That fight was impressive given the squad has been shorthanded at times and dealt with illness and an off-season departure.
The team’s energy and defensive intensity have clearly lifted. With Rejean Ellis no longer in the picture, other players have stepped up — Martin Hermannsson has steadied the offense, while Jack Kayil made the most of extra minutes with a solid two-way showing. Malte Delow has been reliable, and Justin Bean has helped steady the paint with strong rebounding despite some thinness at center. Overall, Alba look harder to score on and are winning the battle of the boards more often.
Nymburk arrive having won a handful of domestic games and though they dropped a FIBA Champions League game at home to Chalon/Saone, their identity remains clear under new head coach Orel Amiel. The team keeps a fast tempo, fires a lot of threes, and fights aggressively for offensive rebounds to create second-chance points. Defensively they focus on protecting the paint and cluttering the glass.
SirJabari Rice has been in great form, delivering consistent scoring and playmaking in recent outings. The return of Keyshawn Feazell adds depth and experience, and Jaquan Lawrence finally showed signs of the potential the team hoped for. Nymburk also rely on a veteran domestic core, including Vojtech Hruban, Matej Svoboda and Jaromir Bohacik, who provide steady minutes and scoring options.
Injuries, head-to-head and prediction
Head-to-head: Nymburk have won the last two meetings between these sides.
Availability notes: Rejean Ellis has left Alba, while Martynas Echodas remains out injured. Norris Agbakoko missed the previous game for personal reasons and is questionable for this one. Jack Kayil and Moses Wood played through minor issues in the last match. For Nymburk, Ondrej Sehnal and Marcus Santos-Silva are listed as questionable.
Tip-off Time: Tuesday 28.10.2025, 20:00 CET
Prediction: Alba Berlin by more than three points (Alba -3.5). Alba’s recent defensive improvements and stronger rebounding give them the edge — expect a tough, physical game, but Alba should have enough to come away with a narrow win.
