Can Anadolu Efes Use Their Home Advantage to Overcome Paris Basketball? Prediction | November 5, 2026
Anadolu Efes SK
Paris Basketball
Anadolu Efes host Paris Basketball in Istanbul on November 5 in Round 10 of the EuroLeague. Both teams have struggled for consistency in the competition, with Efes recording four wins and five defeats and Paris winning three of their nine games. However, both sides arrive after recent EuroLeague victories, setting up an important meeting as they look to improve their position in the standings.
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Anadolu Efes
Anadolu Efes have won four of their last five games across all competitions. Their latest result was an 87–77 victory over Petkim Spor in the Turkish Super League, where they have recorded five wins from six matches and sit second in the standings.
In the EuroLeague, Efes most recently defeated Panathinaikos 83–68 at home. Bruno Fernando and Collin Malcolm led the scoring with 15 points each, helping the team respond to a heavy 118–88 defeat against Hapoel Tel Aviv in the previous round. Efes currently have a 4–5 record and sit 14th in the standings, but their home performances have been more encouraging, with three wins from four games.
The Turkish side average 83.6 points per game, alongside 34.4 rebounds and 19.1 assists. Dario Saric contributes 11.6 points and 6.6 rebounds per game, while Matthew Strazel also averages 11.6 points. Cameron Payne and Mike James have both provided 15 points per game, although James has appeared in only three EuroLeague games. Efes have been particularly effective from the free-throw line, shooting 81.8%, while their two-point accuracy stands at 55.3%. Their three-point percentage is lower at 32.1%, leaving room for improvement from beyond the arc.
Paris Basketball
Paris have won their last two EuroLeague games, beating Dubai 99–93 and Maccabi Tel Aviv 99–94. Those victories followed a run of four consecutive defeats in the competition, and the French side now have a 3–6 record, placing them 16th in the standings.
Their domestic campaign has been considerably stronger. Paris lead the French LNB with six wins from seven games, although their latest outing ended in a 94–90 overtime defeat against Cholet. It was their first loss in the domestic league.
Paris average 88.3 points per game, more than Efes, while also recording 36.3 rebounds and 20.3 assists per contest. Nadir Hifi is their leading scorer with 21.2 points per game, followed by Tyson Etienne with 15 and Jared Rhoden with 13.1. Paris also shoot 58.5% from two-point range and 34.5% from three, while their free-throw accuracy is 69.4%.
The French side have won two of their four EuroLeague away games this season. Their recent scoring performances demonstrate their attacking potential, but they will face an Efes team that has won three of its four home games in the competition.
Head-to-Head
Paris have won three of the four previous meetings between the teams, with Efes claiming just one victory. The French side have also won both previous trips to Istanbul. Three of the four encounters produced more than 170 total points.
Key Trends
- Anadolu Efes have won 4 of their last 5 games across all competitions.
- Efes have won 3 of their 4 EuroLeague home games.
- Paris have won 3 of the 4 previous head-to-head meetings.
- 3 of the 4 head-to-head games produced more than 170 points.
Prediction
Anadolu Efes have a strong opportunity to make their home advantage count after winning three of their four EuroLeague games in Istanbul. Their recent victory over Panathinaikos was an encouraging response to the heavy defeat against Hapoel, while four wins in their last five matches across all competitions underline their improved form. Paris have been more productive offensively, averaging 88.3 points per game, but their recent schedule has included two consecutive domestic overtime matches and their first French league defeat. The visitors’ stronger head-to-head record is a factor in this matchup, particularly as they have won both previous games in Istanbul. However, Efes have improved at home and enter the game after a convincing EuroLeague performance against Panathinaikos. Paris have enough scoring quality to make the contest competitive, but the hosts’ recent results and home form give them a good opportunity to secure another victory. Recommended Bet: Anadolu Efes -4 Asian Handicap
