Can ASVEL Take Advantage of Besiktas' Recent Struggles? Lyon Villeurbanne vs Besiktas Prediction | November 13, 2026
ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne
Besiktas JK
LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne will host Besiktas Istanbul at LDLC Arena on November 13 in the 11th round of the EuroLeague regular season. Both teams have won four of their first ten games and currently occupy positions in the lower half of the standings. However, their recent results have been different, with ASVEL returning to winning ways in the French league while Besiktas have suffered consecutive defeats.
Lyon Villeurbanne
ASVEL approach this encounter after a 106–97 victory over Pau-Orthez in the French LNB. The result helped ASVEL maintain their strong domestic form, leaving them fourth in the LNB standings with a 6–1 record. Their EuroLeague campaign has been less convincing, though, as the French side have recorded four wins and six defeats in their first ten games. ASVEL currently sit 16th in the standings. They have also had mixed results at LDLC Arena, winning three of their six home games.
The French side average 88.3 points per game and have been particularly effective in ball movement and outside shooting. Their 22 assists per game rank first in the competition, while their 42.5% three-point accuracy is also the best mark in the league. These numbers highlight two important strengths of ASVEL's offense, especially with Patty Mills leading the team in scoring at 15.9 points per game.
Hugo Besson contributes 11.6 points per game, while TyTy Washington Jr averages 10.5 points and four assists. Jae Crowder also provides an important all-round contribution, recording 10.1 points, four rebounds and 3.9 assists per game. Joel Bolomboy leads the team in rebounding with 4.4 per game.
Besiktas Istanbul
Besiktas arrive in France after two consecutive defeats. In their latest Turkish Super League match, they narrowly lost 83–84 to Karsiyaka, following another disappointing result in domestic competition. The Turkish side currently occupy 10th place in the national standings with three wins and four defeats.
Their EuroLeague campaign has also been inconsistent. Besiktas recently lost 67–83 to Zalgiris, having previously defeated Virtus Bologna 103–101. After ten rounds, the Turkish club have the same 4–6 record as ASVEL but sit 14th in the standings.
Besiktas have shown that they can perform well away from home, recording three wins in five road games. However, their recent away results have been less encouraging, with the team losing five of its last six matches on the road.
Scottie Wilbekin is the team's leading scorer, averaging 13.3 points per game. Jaylen Nowell contributes 11.3 points, while Eugene Omoruyi averages 10.3 points and 2.4 assists. Devon Dotson is another important offensive option, recording 9.5 points and 3.9 assists per game.
Besiktas have a slight advantage in rebounding, collecting 31.9 boards per game compared with ASVEL's 29.9. Ante Zizic leads the team with 4.8 rebounds per game, while Wenyen Gabriel provides additional support near the basket.
The visitors also have a solid three-point record, shooting 38.9% from beyond the arc. However, this remains below ASVEL's impressive 42.5% accuracy.
Key Trends
- ASVEL and Besiktas both have four wins and six defeats after ten EuroLeague rounds.
- ASVEL average 88.3 points per game, slightly more than Besiktas' 87.7.
- ASVEL lead the EuroLeague in assists with 22.0 per game.
- ASVEL also rank first in three-point shooting at 42.5%.
- Besiktas average 31.9 rebounds per game, compared with 29.9 for ASVEL.
- Besiktas have lost five of their last six away matches.
- ASVEL have won three of their six EuroLeague home games.
Prediction
This matchup looks relatively balanced, as both teams have identical records in the EuroLeague and their average scoring numbers are also very close. Besiktas have an advantage in rebounding, while ASVEL have been more productive in ball movement and significantly more accurate from three-point range. The hosts' shooting efficiency could prove decisive. ASVEL lead the competition in three-point percentage and assists, giving them the ability to create scoring opportunities through ball movement and punish defensive mistakes. Patty Mills, Hugo Besson and TyTy Washington Jr will be important players in that regard. Besiktas have enough individual quality to compete, particularly through Wilbekin and Nowell, while their rebounding numbers could help them generate additional possessions. However, their recent defeats and poor away form remain concerns ahead of this trip to France. With home-court advantage and stronger shooting numbers, ASVEL have a good opportunity to take control of this encounter. Besiktas can make the game competitive, but the French side have several statistical advantages that could help them secure an important EuroLeague victory. Recommended Bet: Lyon Villeurbanne to Win
