Fenerbahce vs Virtus Bologna Prediction 31 January 2025

Can Fenerbahçe once again achieve the desired result? Despite January coming to an end, the Turkish team still remains unbeaten. At first glance, Virtus Bologna doesn't seem like the toughest opponent for Fenerbahçe, but any underestimation can be punished. We recommend checking out our prediction before placing a bet on the upcoming matchup.

Head-to-Head

The teams don't have a rich history of head-to-head encounters. In the 21st century, Fenerbahçe and Virtus Bologna have played 5 official matches. As for the results, the Turkish team holds a slight advantage with 3 wins against 2. In the match that took place on November 20, Fenerbahçe also achieved a positive outcome (86-82).

Fenerbahçe

Fenerbahçe is in fantastic form. The team has won 10 consecutive matches, confidently defeating one opponent after another. Even in the game against Olympiacos, which took place last week in Greece, the Turkish team, as a clear underdog, secured a victory with a 10-point margin (87-77). It is worth noting that the team plays extremely effectively. In 6 out of the last 8 encounters, including a match in the Turkish league, Sarunas Jasikevicius's squad scored over 90 points. The standings are also clear. Fenerbahçe is in second place with a game in hand. A potential victory in the upcoming matchup will move them to first place.

Virtus Bologna

Virtus Bologna, on the other hand, cannot boast about their results this season. Yes, in the local championship, the team is in the top 4 of the standings, but they are showing a frankly weak performance in the EuroLeague. In 23 matches, the Italian team has only managed 7 wins, and only Maccabi Tel Aviv and Alba have worse records. In the previous round, for example, Virtus Bologna could not provide worthy resistance to Monaco on their home court, losing 80-86. Although it should be noted that at the beginning of the second quarter, the team was leading by 21 points (39-18), but the difference in class still affected the final outcome of the matchup.

Editorial Prediction

According to sportsbooks, Fenerbahçe is the clear favorite for the upcoming matchup. Overall, we agree with them on this matter; however, the Turkish team should still face serious challenges. Virtus Bologna can sometimes pleasantly surprise. This team has delivered unexpected defeats to Barcelona (86-81) and Olimpia (82-73), and has beaten strong Baskonia away (82-81). Therefore, it's better not to take unnecessary risks and opt for a total points over (162.5), especially since matches involving Fenerbahçe often turn out to be high-scoring, particularly in the EuroLeague.