Alicante secured an 84:74 victory over Gran Canaria in the ACB League (Oro) on 10 October 2026. The result defied expectations, especially given our own forecast of an away win with 68 per cent confidence. We had backed the visitors, but the home side held their nerve when it mattered. By then, the momentum had shifted in Alicante's favour.
The hosts sit ninth in the table after 32 games, with 15 wins and 17 losses. They arrived in good form, having beaten Gestia Menorca 81:64 on 3 October and Fuensalbrada 96:82 two weeks earlier. Gran Canaria came in following a 79:68 win over Fuensalbrada and a comfortable 108:69 victory against Oviedo Basketball. Those recent results suggested the visitors should have too much for them, but the game told a different story.
What broke the prediction was Alicante's defensive intensity in the closing stages. They dug in when Gran Canaria pushed for a comeback, and the home crowd gave them that extra push. The away side lost their man at crucial moments, and the high line was picked apart by well-timed passes. It wasn't a dominant performance, but it was efficient when it counted.
The result leaves Alicante three points clear of the relegation zone, while Gran Canaria remain in mid-table contention. Neither team has moved dramatically in the standings, but the psychological edge goes to the hosts. They proved they could handle pressure from a superior opponent. Sometimes the table doesn't tell the whole story.
