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Expected score: Virtus Bologna 91-86 Besiktas
Virtus Bologna hosts Besiktas in an Euroleague matchup on 30 October 2026. Bologna sit tenth in the standings with a 4-3 record, while Besiktas occupy fourteenth place at 3-4. The home side enter as favourites at 1.7 odds.
Team form
Virtus Bologna
Bologna have won three of their last five games, including victories over Bayern (94-87), Paris (96-94), and Olympiacos (96-94). Their most recent outing saw them fall to Hapoel Tel Aviv 81-90 on the road. Across these five matches, they averaged 90.6 points scored and 88.6 conceded per game—solid offensive output paired with reasonable defensive discipline. The wins over quality opponents demonstrate their capability to execute under pressure.
Besiktas
Besiktas arrive on a mixed run: one win in their last five, a 95-87 home victory over Bayern, but three losses including a heavy 82-100 defeat to Hapoel Tel Aviv and a 80-89 reverse at Anadolu Efes most recently. Over this five-game stretch, they averaged 86.2 points per game while conceding 91.0—a concerning defensive trend that has cost them matches. The inconsistency in their results reflects a team struggling to maintain standards.
Head-to-head
No head-to-head history is available between these sides.
Key factors
Bologna's recent form shows they can score efficiently and compete against strong teams. Their 90.6 points-per-game average over five matches reflects an offence capable of putting pressure on opponents. Defensively, they have held opponents to under 90 points in three of their last five outings. Besiktas, by contrast, have conceded 91 points per game on average—a weakness that Bologna should target. The visitors' defensive vulnerability, combined with Bologna's offensive consistency, creates a clear matchup advantage for the home side. Bologna's home court should provide additional support in execution and rhythm.
Prediction
Bologna are favoured because they combine superior recent form with a defensive unit that has shown discipline. Besiktas' leaky defence—surrendering 91 points per game—plays directly into Bologna's hands. The home side have won four of seven games this season and demonstrated the ability to score in the 94-96 range against quality opposition. Besiktas' 3-4 record and inconsistent performances suggest they lack the defensive solidity needed to contain Bologna's offence. The expected point differential favours the hosts by approximately 5-6 points.
Back Virtus Bologna to win. The home side should control this contest through superior offensive execution and defensive stability. Bologna's recent trajectory and Besiktas' defensive fragility point to a clear advantage for the hosts. This is a strong backing opportunity at the available odds.
Match info
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Statistics
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Recent Form
Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 693 | |
| 2 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 773 | |
| 3 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 748 | |
| 4 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 643 | |
| 5 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 706 | |
| 6 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 771 | |
| 7 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 660 | |
| 8 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 711 | |
| 9 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 690 | |
| 10 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 606 | |
| 11 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 541 | |
| 12 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 595 | |
| 13 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 707 | |
| 14 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 669 | |
| 15 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 612 | |
| 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 696 | |
| 17 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 696 | |
| 18 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 686 | |
| 19 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 660 | |
| 20 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 669 |
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