Olympiacos vs Fenerbahce Prediction 18 September 2026

Olympiacos have managed to retain the core of their roster, which means their chemistry should be off the charts. As a result, expect them to look composed and organized on their own half of the court right from the first official games. Their preseason campaign has also been encouraging: they not only got the better of Fenerbahce, but also claimed wins over Crvena Zvezda (89-87, 87-77) and Maccabi (77-72). Despite being the reigning EuroLeague champions, their opponents are unlikely to deliver flawless offense straight away - players still need time to find their shooting rhythm. On defense, however, Olympiacos’ understanding and cohesion on the floor should translate into smart decision-making, which will be evident once again in this upcoming clash.

The Turkish powerhouse have had a far more active summer than their opponents, bringing in a number of quality signings. The standout addition, of course, is Shane Larkin. With him on board, their offense promises to be much more versatile and efficient. Still, it’s too early in September to expect this attack to be firing on all cylinders. Saras Jasikevicius’ sides have, for several seasons now, leaned towards a pragmatic approach - and that should remain the case here. Their shooting execution is still a work in progress. The contrast will be especially stark after their blowout win over Balkan Botevgrad (102-66). Olympiacos are unlikely to give Fenerbahce’s offense any room to operate, and the Istanbul club themselves will likely put in a big shift on the defensive end.