Can Besiktas Use Home Advantage to Challenge Olympiacos? Prediction | October 28, 2026
Besiktas JK
BC Olympiakos Piraeus
Besiktas host Olympiacos in Round 8 of the EuroLeague on October 28, 2026, in Istanbul. The hosts have lost their last two games across competitions, while Olympiacos return to European action after a narrow defeat to Fenerbahce. The Greek side have won four of their five away games this season and will look to maintain their strong form against a Besiktas team still adjusting to the demands of the competition.
Besiktas
Besiktas have made a mixed start to their return to the EuroLeague, recording three wins and four defeats in their first seven games. Their latest European outing ended in an 80–89 loss to Anadolu Efes, followed by a 96–100 defeat to Bahcesehir in the Turkish league. Those results extended their losing streak to two games.
The Istanbul side are averaging 90.6 points per game, the fourth-highest figure in the EuroLeague this season. They have scored 634 points across seven games, while their overall averages also include 32 rebounds and 20 assists per contest. Scottie Wilbekin leads the team with 16.0 points per game, followed by Jaylen Nowell at 12.4. Eugene Omoruyi averages 10.0 points, while Anthony Brown contributes 9.9.
Despite their scoring output, Besiktas have struggled to turn performances into consistent results. They have won only one of their three home games in the EuroLeague, and their recent defeats will add pressure ahead of a meeting with one of the competition's most experienced teams.
Olympiacos
Olympiacos entered the season as the reigning EuroLeague champions and have made another strong start, winning five of their first seven games. Their latest European match ended in a narrow 61–64 defeat to Fenerbahce, but the Greek side had previously beaten Barcelona 105–100 and Valencia 102–97, both after overtime.
Olympiacos are averaging 92.9 points per game, ranking third in the competition. They also average 40.7 rebounds per contest, compared with Besiktas' 32.0, giving the visitors a considerable statistical advantage on the boards. Sasha Vezenkov leads the team with 17.9 points and 6.4 rebounds per game, while Jean Montero averages 15.5 points and 4.5 assists. Tyler Dorsey contributes 12.6 points per game, with Evan Fournier adding 11.3.
The Greek side have also performed well away from home, winning four of their five road games. They responded to their EuroLeague defeat to Fenerbahce with a victory over Promitheas in the domestic league, where they remain unbeaten after four games.
Head-to-Head
The teams have not met in an official game for many years. Their most recent EuroLeague encounters came during the 2012/13 season, when Olympiacos won both meetings. The Greek side also defeated Besiktas in the Rixos Cup final, while the Turkish club's only victory in the four recorded meetings came in a friendly in 2017.
Key Trends
- Besiktas are averaging 90.6 points per game in the EuroLeague this season.
- Olympiacos are averaging 92.9 points per game, the third-highest figure in the competition.
- Besiktas have lost their last two games across competitions.
- Olympiacos have won 4 of their 5 away games this season.
- Olympiacos average 40.7 rebounds per game, compared with 32.0 for Besiktas.
- Olympiacos have won 5 of their 7 EuroLeague games.
Prediction
Olympiacos have the stronger statistical profile heading into this matchup. They average more points per game than Besiktas and hold a substantial advantage in rebounding. Vezenkov has been a consistent scoring presence, while Montero and Dorsey provide additional offensive options. Besiktas have shown that they can score, averaging 90.6 points per game, but their recent defeats and record of just one home win in three EuroLeague games raise questions about their consistency. Olympiacos have been more reliable on the road, winning four of five away games, and their experience in close contests could prove important if the matchup remains tight. Given the difference in rebounding, their stronger overall record and their results away from home, Olympiacos have a good opportunity to return to winning ways in the EuroLeague. Recommended Bet: Olympiacos -4 Asian Handicap
