Efes vs Olympiacos Prediction 22 January 2026
🔊 This Thursday, the EuroLeague continues with a clash between Anadolu Efes and Olympiacos in Istanbul. Both teams find themselves in different parts of the standings, making this matchup particularly crucial for the hosts. Anadolu Efes are fighting to climb out of the bottom tier, while Olympiacos aim to solidify their playoff position. Can the Turkish underdog challenge the in-form Greek side? Let's analyze the matchup and offer an insightful prediction.
Head-to-Head
📊Statistical analysis of previous official games between the teams Efes Anadolu Istanbul and Olympiacos:
- played 37 matches;
- wins (including extra time): 18 for today's home team and 19 for the guests;
- the home team averages 76.16 points per match, the guests - 76.38;
- average total match points - 152.54.
The last confrontation took place on 14 October 2025 at the venue of Olympiacos and ended with a score of 78:82.
Head-to-head statistics Efes - Olympiacos
Efes Anadolu Istanbul Team Overview
Anadolu Efes are in dreadful form, having suffered 4 defeats in their last 5 games. Their EuroLeague season is proving extremely challenging: with just 6 wins against 17 losses, they sit second to last in the standings. Their average scoring remains low, failing to reach 80 points at home consistently.
Their defense is also struggling, conceding a significant number of points. However, the team knows how to challenge the favorites, as they demonstrated on Tuesday in an away clash with tournament leaders Hapoel (66-71). Despite facing major roster difficulties, with nearly half of their key players injured, the Turkish club put up a fight. The big question remains whether they have enough energy left for the upcoming match, especially with Osmani's participation in doubt due to injury.
Match Results: Efes Anadolu Istanbul
Olympiacos Team Overview
In contrast to their current opponent, Olympiacos are showcasing impressive form, securing four victories in their last five rounds, which has propelled them into the Top 7. Given their significantly improved quality of play, this is likely not their limit. On average, the club scores over 86 points, dominating opponents with a strong offensive lineup and solid defense. It's worth noting that the Greeks consistently exceed 87 points in all recent EuroLeague games, making their play dynamic and unpredictable.
Their latest victim was Maccabi (100-93). The decisive moment came in a phenomenal second quarter, which they won by 21 points (31-10). MVP-level performance was once again displayed by leader Sasha Vezenkov, who scored 28 points with 10 of 14 field goals. His teammates, including Milutinov, Fournier, and others, also impressed. Currently, Olympiacos are playing as one of the strongest teams in the EuroLeague.
Match Results: Olympiacos
Prediction for the 1st quarter
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 37;
- First quarter wins at home for the hosts - 5; for the visitors on the road - 12;
- Average total points in the first quarter: 38.84;
- Today's home team averages 17.54, while the visitors average 21.3.
First Quarter Stats: Efes Anadolu Istanbul (home) vs Olympiacos (away)
- Tournament matches played: 12 vs 11;
- Number of wins: 6 (50%) vs 7 (63.64%);
- Number of losses: 4 (33.33%) vs 4 (36.36%);
- Number of draws: 2 (16.67%) vs 0 (0%).
- Average points scored: 19.42 vs 22.91;
- Average points conceded: 18.83 vs 20.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 5 vs 8;
- Number of losses: 5 vs 2;
- Number of draws: 0 vs 0;
- Average first quarter total: 40.3 (scored - 20.8, conceded - 19.5) vs 46.6 (scored - 25.4, conceded - 21.2).
- Efes Anadolu Istanbul scored under 21.5 points in the 1st quarter in last 8 home games (Euroleague).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of matchups - 37;
- number of wins for the home team - 18, for the away team - 19.
Statistics: Efes Anadolu Istanbul vs Olympiacos
- number of tournament matches played: 23 vs 22;
- number of wins: 6 (26.09%) vs 14 (63.64%);
- number of losses: 17 (73.91%) vs 8 (36.36%);
- number of wins at home for the home team: 3;
- number of away wins for the away team: 6.
Last 10 matches:
- number of wins: 2 vs 9;
- number of losses: 8 vs 1;
- number of home wins for the home team: 1;
- number of away wins for the away team: 5.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H:
- average total points per match for the home team - 76.16, for the away team - 76.38;
- average total points in H2H matches - 152.54.
Statistics: Efes Anadolu Istanbul vs Olympiacos
- average total in the tournament: 164.48 vs 173.5;
- average total points scored: 79.3 vs 89.55;
- average total points conceded: 85.17 vs 83.95;
- average total points scored in the 1st half: 40.91 vs 45.59;
- average total points scored in the 2nd half: 36.7 vs 43.95;
- Efes Anadolu Istanbul: average total points scored at home in the tournament - 77.25;
- Olympiacos: average total points scored away in the tournament - 90;
- last 10 matches (average total points scored): 78.7 (home - 78) vs 98.2 (away - 97.17).
- Olympiacos have scored under 87.5 points in 13 of last 15 games against Efes Anadolu Istanbul (Euroleague).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
The match promises to be a tactical showdown: the hosts will aim to slow the pace to counter the offensive power of the visitors. However, the current form of both teams suggests a clear advantage for the visitors from Greece. Olympiacos' consistent performances suggest they can deliver confidently even away from home. Our editorial team believes that Anadolu Efes, mired in a deep playing, personnel, and mental crisis, won't be able to neutralize Olympiacos' formidable attack. Moreover, the depleted Turkish squad expended a lot of energy against Hapoel on Tuesday. We're backing the visitors to win with a -5.5 handicap.No comments
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