Will Besiktas Secure Its First Home Win of the Season? Besiktas vs Barcelona Prediction | October 2, 2026
Besiktas JK
FC Barcelona
Besiktas will host Barcelona in Istanbul on October 2 in the third round of the EuroLeague. The Turkish side already has its first victory after returning to Europe's top competition, while Barcelona are looking to respond after losing their latest game to Dubai.
Match Preview
Besiktas enjoyed a strong campaign last season, reaching the EuroCup final before losing to JL Bourg. The Istanbul side also finished as runners-up in the Turkish Super League after losing the final series to Fenerbahce 1-3.
The new season, however, began with three consecutive defeats. Besiktas lost to Fenerbahce in the Turkish Super Cup before narrowly falling to Valencia 94-96 in its EuroLeague opener. The team then suffered another defeat against Anadolu Efes in the Turkish Super League, losing 81-95.
Besiktas finally produced a convincing response in its latest EuroLeague game, beating Maccabi Tel Aviv 109-93 on the road. Anthony Brown led the team with 20 points, five rebounds and three assists, while Scottie Wilbekin also scored 20 points. Devon Dotson added 17 points, four rebounds and four assists.
The team's recent games have also been highly productive offensively, with each of its last three matches finishing above 175 total points.
Barcelona, meanwhile, come into the game after a 87-94 defeat away to Dubai. Kevin Punter was the standout performer with 25 points, five rebounds and two assists, but Barcelona could not recover after falling behind in the first half.
The Catalan side had opened its EuroLeague campaign with an 89-82 home victory over Anadolu Efes. Its start to the season has otherwise been mixed. Barcelona beat Valencia in the Spanish Super Cup semifinal but then suffered a 87-101 defeat to Joventut Badalona in the final. In the opening game of the Spanish league, however, they responded with a dominant 119-101 victory over Leyma Coruna.
Last season, Barcelona finished ninth in the EuroLeague regular season with 21 wins and 17 defeats. Their away record was less convincing, with nine wins in 19 games.
The head-to-head record is another important factor. The teams have met four times in the EuroLeague, and Barcelona won all four games. All four of their previous meetings took place in 2012 and 2013.
It is also worth noting the scoring form of both teams. Besiktas have scored at least 80 points in each of their last three games, including 109 in their latest EuroLeague outing, while Barcelona have also shown considerable offensive potential, scoring at least 87 points in every official game this season, including 119 in their opening Spanish league match.
Key Trends
- Besiktas beat Maccabi Tel Aviv 109-93 in its latest EuroLeague game.
- Besiktas have scored at least 80 points in each of their last three games.
- Barcelona have scored at least 87 points in every game this season.
- Barcelona have won all four previous meetings with Besiktas.
Prediction
Besiktas come into this game with growing confidence after their impressive victory over Maccabi Tel Aviv. The Istanbul side had lost its first three official games of the season, but the EuroLeague win showed that it can compete at a high level after returning to the competition. The home side now has an opportunity to record its first victory in front of its own supporters. Barcelona, however, will be determined to respond after the defeat to Dubai and have a significant advantage in the head-to-head record, winning all four previous meetings. The recent offensive numbers point toward another open game. Besiktas have scored at least 80 points in each of their last three games, while Barcelona have also regularly produced strong numbers at the offensive end. With both teams possessing enough attacking quality to maintain a high tempo, another productive offensive performance should be expected in Istanbul. Recommended Bet: Over 167 Total Points
