BBL Finals, Game 3 on Saturday, 21.06.2025, 8:00 p.m.
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In my Bayern Ulm prediction, a lot depends on home advantage. Now that Bayern are back playing at home, I remain confident that they will take a 2-1 lead on Saturday.
Ratiopharm Ulm made an impressive comeback in the second final game of the Basketball Bundesliga and tied the series against FC Bayern Basketball at 1-1.
Karim Jallow was particularly impressive in his home arena, shining with 23 points, six rebounds, and six steals. Ulm seemed inhibited at the start and only found their rhythm late in the game.
Bayern’s defense made life difficult for them for a long time, with easy shots rarely finding their target and Ulm initially struggling from distance.
But shortly before the end of the first quarter, the home side got into their stride, led by Alfonso Plummer and Marcio Santos. They went into the first break just one point behind. In the second quarter, Jallow made his mark by putting Ulm ahead for the first time.
A balanced battle ensued, with neither team able to gain a clear advantage – Bayern’s narrow 37-35 lead at halftime reflected that.
After the break, Ulm came back with much more force. Their defense was now rock solid, and Munich could hardly find any answers. The visitors scored just seven points in the third quarter, and Ulm took full advantage.
Justinian Jessup in particular picked up the pace, extending the lead to twelve points with a three-pointer. The hosts continued to set the tone in the final quarter. Bayern tried desperately from outside, but the shots just wouldn’t fall.
Ulm, on the other hand, seemed unleashed, played with real flow and ultimately celebrated a well-deserved 79-64 victory.
The series now continues on Saturday in Munich – both teams need two more wins to claim the title.
Game 3 of the final series takes us back to the Bavarian capital, where the cards are likely to be reshuffled.
Although Ulm made a strong statement with its recent 79-64 victory, there are many reasons to believe that Munich will respond in the third duel.
FC Bayern has proven several times this season how stable and solid the team is, especially in front of its home crowd.
In its own arena, supported by a vociferous crowd, the team usually appears even more focused, controlled, and difficult to crack.
It’s hard to imagine that they will allow themselves to be put in their place again there. The individual class – from the veterans to the role players – is simply too high for them to lose so clearly twice in a row.
Moreover, the clear defeat in Game 2 was the exception rather than the rule: it was the first setback after an impressive run of 12 wins from the previous 13 games. This record shows how consistent and dangerous Bayern usually are.
Incidentally, I would also recommend betting on “under 160.5 points” at current odds of around 1.80, as the trend suggests that the third game between the two teams will also remain below this mark.
Conclusion: After the clear defeat in Ulm, FC Bayern should return highly motivated for Game 3 – and that in front of their home crowd. The individual quality of the Munich team is undisputed, which is precisely why a setback like the recent one is rather rare.
Now there is also a healthy dose of defiance and anger. They want to send a clear message at home and show who is the better and more mature team in this final series.
My Bayern Ulm prediction: Munich will win!
