<p>Žalgiris already stunned Monaco with an 89-84 road victory in October, but the <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/basketball-aus-other/euroleague">EuroLeague</a> runners-up arrive in Kaunas with revenge on their minds and a 5-3 head-to-head advantage since 2021.</p> <ul> <li>Competition: EuroLeague Regular Season</li> <li>Venue: Žalgiris Arena, Kaunas, Lithuania</li> <li>Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2026</li> <li>Tip-off: 6:00 AM AEDT (Tuesday)</li> </ul> <h2>Žalgiris vs Monaco Form and Head to Head</h2> <p>Monaco holds the edge in recent meetings, winning five of the last eight encounters between these sides since 2021. The French outfit has averaged 81.6 points per game in those clashes while conceding 79.5, though Žalgiris proved they can match up when they secured that October road scalp.</p> <p>The hosts come into this one flying after demolishing Crvena Zvezda 99-67 at home, shooting 50% from three-point range and 60% on two-pointers. Monaco have been equally impressive domestically, thrashing Saint-Quentin 98-73 in French Pro A. Žalgiris sit 9th in the standings with the second-best defensive record in the competition at 81.3 points allowed per game, while Monaco carry the pedigree of last season's EuroLeague runners-up under Vassilis Spanoulis.</p> <h2>Žalgiris vs Monaco Team News</h2> <p>Žalgiris report no major injury concerns heading into this crucial home fixture. The Lithuanian side navigated a brutal January schedule featuring nine games with six on the road against quality opposition including Maccabi, ASVEL, Milan, and Baskonia.</p> <p>Monaco have been monitoring Yoan Makoundou's hip issue but expect the forward to be available. Coach Spanoulis will lean on his experienced core led by Mike James, who has been averaging close to 16 points per game this campaign. Elie Okobo provides secondary scoring punch with his 12.5 points per outing.</p> <h2>Žalgiris vs Monaco Betting Markets</h2> <p>For <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/basketball-aus-other/euroleague/bc-zalgiris-kaunas-v-as-monaco-10106918">the latest Žalgiris vs Monaco odds and markets</a>, check out our dedicated odds page here at Sportsbet.</p> <p>The match result market sees Monaco as slight favourites despite travelling to one of European basketball's most hostile venues. Žalgiris Arena holds 15,415 and was nearly sold out with just 26 tickets remaining. The totals market deserves attention given both teams' defensive capabilities, with Žalgiris ranking second in points allowed this EuroLeague season.</p> <p>Player props on Mike James and top Žalgiris scorers offer alternative angles for punters looking beyond the main markets.</p> <h2>Žalgiris vs Monaco Prediction: Our Pick</h2> <p><strong>Monaco's championship pedigree and superior head-to-head record make them hard to oppose here, while both sides' defensive intensity points toward a lower-scoring contest.</strong></p> <p>The visitors have won five of their last eight meetings against Žalgiris and carry the experience of reaching last season's EuroLeague final. While the Green Army creates an intimidating atmosphere, Monaco have consistently found ways to win these matchups, averaging 81.6 points across the series while limiting Žalgiris to 79.5.</p> <p>The under looks appealing given Žalgiris concede just 81.3 points per game this season, second-best in the competition. Their defensive identity combined with Monaco's disciplined approach under Spanoulis suggests neither side will blow this open. Recent history between these teams includes a grinding 63-62 affair, highlighting how tight these contests can become.</p> <p>Monaco should have enough quality to secure the win, but expect a battle in front of a packed Kaunas crowd.</p> <h2>Keep Reading</h2> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/punter-iq/guide/how-to-bet-on-the-nba">Everything you need to know before betting on basketball</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/nba/nba-news/nba-plus-minus-explained">The plus-minus stat and what it actually tells us</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/nba/nba-news/nba-positions-explained-basketball-roles">Point guard to centre — every position on the court explained</a></li> </ul>