Besiktas vs Olympiacos Prediction 28 October 2026
🏀 In Round 8 of the EuroLeague, Besiktas host one of the season’s top contenders - Olympiacos. The Turkish side remain stuck near the bottom of the table, while the Greek giants are firmly entrenched in the Top 4. The gulf in quality and European pedigree is clear, but home-court advantage and Istanbul’s motivation could make this clash a tougher battle than the bookmakers anticipate.
Head-to-Head
📊 These teams have never faced each other before.
Olympiacos: A Solid Start and Impressive Level of Play
Olympiacos are currently 5-2 in the EuroLeague, sharing third place in the standings. The reigning champions have suffered just two defeats so far - against Fenerbahce (61-64) in Round 7 and in a dramatic double-overtime thriller versus Zalgiris (94-99). Notably, the Piraeus side have already pulled off the biggest comeback in EuroLeague history this season, erasing a 28-point deficit to beat Valencia 102-97 in overtime.
Under head coach Bartzokas, Olympiacos stick to their trademark controlled tempo, focusing on half-court offense and hard-nosed defense. Even with sharpshooter Fournier sidelined for three weeks and Montero playing limited minutes, the Greeks maintain their structure and discipline. Vezenkov remains the primary offensive weapon, while big man Milutinov continues to dominate the boards.
Match Results: Besiktas
Beşiktaş: Difficult Adjustment and a String of Injuries
Besiktas head into this clash with a 3-4 record after seven rounds. The team have alternated between impressive displays and disappointing setbacks: for instance, in Round 4 they claimed an away win over Saski Baskonia (92-84), with Wilbekin dropping 24 points, and followed it up in Round 5 by routing Maccabi Tel Aviv (109-93). However, these standout performances have been offset by defeats - such as the home loss to Barcelona (82-95).
Wilbekin remains the main offensive weapon, which comes as no surprise given the current injury woes. Still, he will find it tough to carry the scoring load single-handedly against Olympiacos’ elite defense. Jeffries and Sissoko are both ruled out for the clash with the Greeks, while Dotson is doubtful. On the bright side, fans are looking forward to the potential debut of Walker IV in this matchup.
Match Results: Olympiacos
Match Outcome Prediction
Looking at the last 10 games for both sides, the hosts have recorded five wins and five losses, with three of those victories coming at home. Olympiacos, on the other hand, have claimed eight wins and suffered just two defeats over the same span, with six of those victories coming on the road. It's worth highlighting the visitors' impressive run: Olympiacos have come out on top in seven of their last eight EuroLeague away fixtures. Backing the visitors to win at odds of 1.41 looks like a well-founded prediction.
Total Points Prediction
Over their last ten games, Besiktas have averaged 87.2 points per outing (87.5 at home), while Olympiacos have posted an average of 88.5 points in the same span (90.8 on the road). Notably, the over 175.5 line has hit in six of Besiktas’ previous seven EuroLeague fixtures. Given these numbers, backing over 175.5 total points at odds of 1.78 looks like a well-founded prediction.
⭐ Editor’s Prediction
Olympiacos, the reigning champions, maintain their structure and depth even with a depleted roster. Besiktas, missing both Jefferies and Sissoko, are without two key rotation players and simply lack the resources to mount a serious challenge against the title-holders. The raucous home crowd is certainly a weapon, but even that is unlikely to slow down a side with such a clear class advantage. Back Olympiacos to win with a -4.5 handicap.
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