Virtus Bologna vs Fenerbahce Prediction 21 January 2026
🔊 Can the Italians deliver a strong performance on the opponent's half? In this EuroLeague regular season match, Bologna will face off against Fenerbahce. Neither team boasts a top-rated offense. However, both sides feature skilled players capable of making an impact in various facets of the game. The fact that the game is held in Italy could also play a role, making it challenging for the Turkish side.
Head-to-Head
📊 Statistical analysis of previous official games between Virtus Bologna and Fenerbahçe:
- They have faced each other 7 times;
- Wins (including overtime): 2 for today's home team and 5 for the visitors;
- The hosts average 79 points per game, while the visitors score 86.57 on average;
- The average total points per game is 165.57.
The last encounter took place on 25 November 2025 at Fenerbahçe's court and ended with a score of 66-64.
Head-to-head statistics Virtus Bologna - Fenerbahce
Virtus Bologna Team Overview
Currently, Bologna sit mid-table, occupying the 12th spot with an even balance of wins and losses (11:11). They recently delivered an impressive performance against Dubai (80-72 away). While their average points per game this season is just 82.4, the team deserves credit for their shooting efficiency: 48.4% from the field and 37.5% from beyond the arc, ranking them 5th in both categories.
On an individual level, one of the standout players for the Italians is guard Edwards. Despite his size being a potential drawback, his low center of gravity, explosive speed, and solid three-point shooting consistently pose challenges for nearly any opponent. Furthermore, the team exhibits strong chemistry, ranking 5th in assists with 19.8 per game. They have the potential to create opportunities on the opponent's half.
Match Results: Virtus Bologna
Fenerbahce Istanbul Team Overview
Fenerbahçe boasts one of the most expensive rosters in the tournament, which naturally justifies their 3rd place in the regular season standings. They recently faced a tough challenge against Valencia, securing a victory with a score of 82-79. The class of their players was on full display, particularly Nando De Colo, who joined the Istanbul side in the twilight of his career. The French guard already managed to score 16 points in a recent EuroLeague game.
Undoubtedly, it can't be overlooked that the visitors possess the best defense in the league, conceding an average of 79.8 points. However, traveling to Italy to face a team that is efficient offensively will certainly come with many challenges. The team has its weaknesses, especially when it comes to bench depth. Additionally, they don't always excel in shot conversion, which means they might need to increase the tempo situationally-scoring through volume rather than quality.
Match Results: Fenerbahce Istanbul
Prediction for the 1st quarter
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 7;
- First quarter wins at home for the hosts - 0; for the visitors on the road - 3;
- Average total points in the first quarter: 43.29;
- Today's home team averages 19.86, while the visitors average 23.43.
First Quarter Stats: Virtus Bologna (home) vs Fenerbahce Istanbul (away)
- Tournament matches played: 10 vs 9;
- Number of wins: 7 (70%) vs 2 (22.22%);
- Number of losses: 2 (20%) vs 7 (77.78%);
- Number of draws: 1 (10%) vs 0 (0%).
- Average points scored: 22 vs 18.67;
- Average points conceded: 21.1 vs 22.22.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 4 vs 5;
- Number of losses: 5 vs 5;
- Number of draws: 1 vs 0;
- Average first quarter total: 41.3 (scored - 19.6, conceded - 21.7) vs 44.2 (scored - 22.7, conceded - 21.5).
- Over 39.5 points in the 1st quarter in 7 of last 8 Fenerbahce Istanbul games.
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of matchups - 7;
- number of wins for the home team - 2, for the away team - 5.
Statistics: Virtus Bologna vs Fenerbahce Istanbul
- number of tournament matches played: 22 vs 21;
- number of wins: 11 (50%) vs 14 (66.67%);
- number of losses: 11 (50%) vs 7 (33.33%);
- number of wins at home for the home team: 8;
- number of away wins for the away team: 5.
Last 10 matches:
- number of wins: 7 vs 8;
- number of losses: 3 vs 2;
- number of home wins for the home team: 4;
- number of away wins for the away team: 2.
- Fenerbahce Istanbul have won in 8 of last 9 games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H:
- average total points per match for the home team - 79, for the away team - 86.57;
- average total points in H2H matches - 165.57.
Statistics: Virtus Bologna vs Fenerbahce Istanbul
- average total in the tournament: 164.91 vs 161.76;
- average total points scored: 82.41 vs 82;
- average total points conceded: 82.5 vs 79.76;
- average total points scored in the 1st half: 41.09 vs 38.24;
- average total points scored in the 2nd half: 41.32 vs 43.76;
- Virtus Bologna: average total points scored at home in the tournament - 86.8;
- Fenerbahce Istanbul: average total points scored away in the tournament - 84.89;
- last 10 matches (average total points scored): 84.3 (home - 89.6) vs 87.7 (away - 90.75).
- Virtus Bologna have scored over 78.5 points in 7 of last 8 home games (Euroleague).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Given the current circumstances, bookmakers are likely to favor the Turkish side. The team is successfully vying for a spot among the elite. However, Bologna are a solid mid-table team capable of delivering some unpleasant surprises. Besides their victory over Dubai, they also triumphed against Zalgiris (83:79). The Italians consistently find gaps in their opponents' defensive lines, and this match could be no different. But Fenerbahce won't be left behind either. Both teams are known for being relatively high-scoring, with each averaging over 160 points per game. Considering the current odds, our editorial team suggests betting on over 160 total points.No comments
Betting Tips: Virtus Bologna - Fenerbahce Istanbul
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