Fenerbahce vs Baskonia Prediction 23 January 2026
🔊 Fenerbahçe and Saski Baskonia are gearing up for another EuroLeague clash, set to take place on the court in Istanbul. The hosts aim to continue their winning streak across the arenas of Europe and further displace Hapoel from the top of the standings. Meanwhile, the visitors still cling to slim hopes of making it into the play-in tournament. Can the Basque basketball squad pose a challenge to the reigning champions? Let's break down the matchup and offer an insightful prediction.
Head-to-Head
📊Statistical analysis of previous official games between the teams Fenerbahce Istanbul and Saski Baskonia:
- played 38 matches;
- wins (including extra time): 20 for today's home team and 18 for the guests;
- the home team averages 80.42 points per match, the guests - 80.74;
- average total match points - 161.16.
The last confrontation took place on 02 January 2026 at the venue of Saski Baskonia and ended with a score of 93:108.
Head-to-head statistics Fenerbahce - Baskonia
Fenerbahce Istanbul Team Overview
Fenerbahçe are showcasing impressive consistency this season, currently sitting second in the standings. Over their last five games, the team has secured four victories. On their home court, the Istanbul side continues a streak of games with totals under 168.5 points for eleven consecutive matches, underscoring their reliable defense (conceding 79.8 points, ranked 1st).
It's also worth highlighting their ability to control the game's tempo and effectively defend against opponents' long-range shots (opponents shoot the poorest against Fener, hitting only 32.7% of their threes). In the recent round, Jasikevičius' squad claimed victory over Virtus on the notoriously tough away court in Bologna (85-80). Horton-Tucker was sensational, delivering his best performance of the season with 28 points.
Match Results: Fenerbahce Istanbul
Saski Baskonia Team Overview
Saski Baskonia are struggling this season, currently sitting in 15th place. However, their recent performances indicate improvement, as they've won two of their last three EuroLeague games after a previous losing streak. The team is known for their offensive style of play, averaging 87 points per game (9th overall), with a focus on fast breaks and three-point shooting.
In the previous round, the Spanish side couldn't hold their own on the road against Panathinaikos (74-93). Despite grabbing an impressive 15 offensive rebounds, they committed twice as many turnovers as the Greeks (17 to 9). Additionally, their perimeter defense was poor, allowing the opponent to hit 50% of their shots from beyond the arc. The coach urgently needs to address these issues, or they will face a tough challenge in Istanbul.
Match Results: Saski Baskonia
Prediction for the 1st quarter
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 38;
- First quarter wins at home for the hosts - 11; for the visitors on the road - 6;
- Average total points in the first quarter: 39.87;
- Today's home team averages 20.42, while the visitors average 19.45.
First Quarter Stats: Fenerbahce Istanbul (home) vs Saski Baskonia (away)
- Tournament matches played: 12 vs 12;
- Number of wins: 5 (41.67%) vs 4 (33.33%);
- Number of losses: 6 (50%) vs 8 (66.67%);
- Number of draws: 1 (8.33%) vs 0 (0%).
- Average points scored: 18.42 vs 22;
- Average points conceded: 18 vs 23.67.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 4 vs 7;
- Number of losses: 6 vs 3;
- Number of draws: 0 vs 0;
- Average first quarter total: 43.5 (scored - 22, conceded - 21.5) vs 45.5 (scored - 24.1, conceded - 21.4).
- Over 39.5 points in the 1st quarter in 8 of last 9 Fenerbahce Istanbul games.
- Over 39.5 points in the 1st quarter in last 5 Fenerbahce Istanbul games (Euroleague).
- Over 39.5 points in the 1st quarter in last 13 Saski Baskonia away games (Euroleague).
- Over 39.5 points in the 1st quarter in 12 of last 13 Saski Baskonia games.
- Over 39.5 points in the 1st quarter in 9 of last 10 Saski Baskonia away games.
- Over 39.5 points in the 1st quarter in last 7 Saski Baskonia games (Euroleague).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of matchups - 38;
- number of wins for the home team - 20, for the away team - 18.
Statistics: Fenerbahce Istanbul vs Saski Baskonia
- number of tournament matches played: 22 vs 23;
- number of wins: 15 (68.18%) vs 8 (34.78%);
- number of losses: 7 (31.82%) vs 15 (65.22%);
- number of wins at home for the home team: 9;
- number of away wins for the away team: 1.
Last 10 matches:
- number of wins: 9 vs 7;
- number of losses: 1 vs 3;
- number of home wins for the home team: 6;
- number of away wins for the away team: 3.
- Saski Baskonia won with a +15.5 points handicap in last 8 games against Fenerbahce Istanbul (Euroleague).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H:
- average total points per match for the home team - 80.42, for the away team - 80.74;
- average total points in H2H matches - 161.16.
Statistics: Fenerbahce Istanbul vs Saski Baskonia
- average total in the tournament: 161.91 vs 177.61;
- average total points scored: 82.14 vs 86.96;
- average total points conceded: 79.77 vs 90.65;
- average total points scored in the 1st half: 38.32 vs 43.87;
- average total points scored in the 2nd half: 43.82 vs 41.91;
- Fenerbahce Istanbul: average total points scored at home in the tournament - 79.83;
- Saski Baskonia: average total points scored away in the tournament - 86.42;
- last 10 matches (average total points scored): 88.9 (home - 85.67) vs 94 (away - 90.2).
- Saski Baskonia have scored over 75.5 points in 7 of last 8 away games against Fenerbahce Istanbul (Euroleague).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
In the upcoming match, we can anticipate a clash of styles: Fenerbahçe will aim to control the pace and limit the opponent's attacks with their solid defense, while Saski Baskonia will try to impose their game through fast-paced offense and accurate long-range shooting. Both teams are in good form, which means that even the visiting franchise, despite being outclassed, should perform well on the opponent's court. However, the reigning champions won't hold back, as the Basque side has the third-worst defense in the tournament. We'll wager on total over 164.5.No comments
Betting Tips: Fenerbahce Istanbul - Saski Baskonia
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