Efes vs Virtus Bologna Prediction 13 November 2026

The hosts head into the upcoming game in less than ideal spirits, having lost 3 of their last 5 games across all competitions. Efes Anadolu Istanbul’s main weakness right now is their inconsistent defence: they concede an average of 87.1 points per game in the competition, allowing opponents to shoot 47.7% from the field and 36.1% from three-point range. Recent defensive lapses against Hapoel Tel Aviv (118 points conceded), Paris (95) and Tofas (93) suggest the Turkish side are unlikely to keep the game low-scoring.

Despite those weaknesses, Efes move the ball well (19.6 assists per game) and shoot free throws accurately (81.7%), helping them score an average of 84.2 points. The hosts have scored at least 83 points in each of their last 5 games (88, 83, 87, 90 and 87). At home, the Turkish club will almost certainly set a high pace and exploit the space offered by the Italians’ vulnerable defence.

Granarolo Bologna are in a prolonged slump, having lost four of their last five games across all competitions. The visitors’ clear weakness is their defence: they concede an average of 89.5 points in the EuroLeague, the ninth-worst mark in the league, while opponents shoot 37.3% from three-point range against them. Away in Istanbul, the Italian side will find it extremely difficult to contain Efes Anadolu Istanbul’s offence.

Bologna’s counterargument is their strength on the boards. The visitors average 39.7 rebounds per game, including 13.7 offensive rebounds, giving them plenty of second-chance points alongside their average of 85.6 points scored. Despite a low three-point percentage of 30.8%, the Italian side are comfortable in an open game, having scored 101 points against Besiktas and 93 against Trieste. Knowing they cannot simply sit back on defence, the visitors will accept the high pace and focus on attack.