In the first round of the EuroLeague basketball season, Fenerbahçe will face Olympiacos in Istanbul on Friday, October 4, with a kickoff scheduled for 19:30 Central European Time. Experts from Sportsmacro have provided their prediction for this matchup.
Fenerbahce
Fenerbahçe has been actively strengthening its roster during the offseason and is targeting high positions in the EuroLeague. The Turkish club displayed excellent form in preseason games but narrowly lost the Turkish Super Cup match to Anadolu Efes.
Playing at home, Fenerbahçe typically performs confidently, and their matchup against Olympiacos presents a great opportunity to kick off the EuroLeague with a victory.
Olympiacos
Olympiacos is also regarded as one of the top teams in the EuroLeague. The Greek club wrapped up last season with bronze medals, and their roster has remained largely intact as they aim for more trophies this year.
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At the start of the new season, Olympiacos secured the Greek Super Cup, but the EuroLeague presents a different challenge. Their away game against Fenerbahçe will be a significant test for the team.
Key Facts about the match
- Fenerbahçe hasn’t secured a win in regular time in their last three official matches.
- In contrast, Olympiacos has won both of their games at the start of the new season.
- Fenerbahçe averages 86 points per game at home, while Olympiacos averages 82 points per game on the road.
Key player
Aleksandar Vezenkov is expected to emerge as the new leader of the Greek team following his transition from the NBA, where he played for the Sacramento Kings. In his first two matches with Olympiacos, the Bulgarian player has averaged 20 points per game.
Head-to-Head (H2H)
The teams last met in the third-place game of last season’s Final Four, where Olympiacos claimed victory.
Fenerbahce vs Olympiacos Prediction
The game is expected to be tense and high-scoring, so the recommendation is to bet on a total of over 155 points.
