Can Bayern Munich Bounce Back at Home? Bayern Munich vs Partizan Prediction | October 2, 2026
Bayern Munich
KK Partizan Belgrade
Bayern Munich welcome Partizan to BMW Park for the third round of the EuroLeague on October 2. The hosts suffered their first defeat of the season in their latest game, while Partizan have opened the EuroLeague campaign with two wins. Bayern, however, will play their first home EuroLeague game of the season and have a strong home record to build on.
Match Preview
Bayern Munich come into the game after a heavy 76-100 defeat away to Fenerbahce. Duane Washington led the Munich side with 20 points, while Rokas Jokubaitis added 12. The result ended Bayern's unbeaten start to the season.
Before that loss, Bayern had won both of their German league games, beating Bamberg and Alba Berlin by more than 30 points on each occasion. They also opened their EuroLeague campaign with an 86-84 away victory over Hapoel Tel Aviv.
Last season, Bayern failed to defend their German championship title, losing the final series to Alba Berlin. In the EuroLeague, they finished 13th with 17 wins and 21 defeats and missed the playoffs. Their home record was considerably stronger, with 12 wins in 19 games.
Partizan, meanwhile, have made a perfect start to their EuroLeague campaign. With the Serbian league yet to begin, the team has focused on European competition and opened with a convincing 92-76 home win over Olimpia Milano. Carlik Jones was the standout performer with 20 points, four rebounds and 10 assists.
Partizan then produced almost same scoreline away to Paris Basketball, winning 92-79. Jones again scored 20 points, while Luca Vildoza added 16 points and two assists. As a result, Partizan are one of the unbeaten teams after the opening two rounds.
The Serbian side finished last season without a trophy. Partizan lost in the Serbian SuperLeague semifinal and then were beaten by Dubai in the AdmiralBet ABA League final. In the EuroLeague, they finished 15th with 16 wins and 22 defeats, while their away record was particularly weak at just five wins in 19 games.
The recent head-to-head record gives Partizan another positive factor. They have won three of their last four meetings with Bayern and took both EuroLeague games against the Munich side last season. However, the overall record remains closely contested, with Partizan leading 6-5 after 11 meetings.
Key Trends
- Bayern have won 3 of their 4 official games this season.
- Bayern won 12 of 19 home EuroLeague games last season.
- Partizan have won both of their EuroLeague games this season.
- Partizan won both EuroLeague meetings with Bayern last season.
- Partizan have won 3 of their last 4 meetings with Bayern.
- Partizan won only 5 of 19 EuroLeague away games last season.
Prediction
Partizan have made the stronger start to the EuroLeague season, winning both games, however, this will be a very different test away from home. Bayern's home record from last season provides a strong counterpoint to Partizan's poor road record. The German side won 12 of 19 EuroLeague games at BMW Park, while Partizan managed only five away victories throughout the previous campaign. Bayern also have a clear reason to respond after their 24-point defeat to Fenerbahce. Their first home EuroLeague game of the season gives them an opportunity to set the tone in Munich, while their strong domestic results suggest that the team has already shown its ability to dominate at home. Partizan's recent H2H advantage cannot be ignored, but Bayern's home form and the contrast between the teams' respective home and away records make the hosts a strong candidate to return to winning ways. Recommended Bet: Bayern Munich to Win
