Fenerbahçe defeated Žalgiris Kaunas 99 to 80 in the EuroLeague on 13 October 2026. The Turkish side controlled the contest from start to finish, building a margin that never really looked threatened. The result keeps them fourth in the standings, level on points with the visitors who sit fifth.
Home advantage proved decisive in a straightforward affair. Fenerbahçe shot 37 from 64 field goals while Žalgiris managed 28 from 59 attempts. The difference came largely from beyond the arc, where the hosts converted 13 of their 29 three-point attempts compared to nine from 22 for the Lithuanians. It was a performance built on efficiency rather than drama.
Our prediction of a home win, with 55 per cent confidence, materialised without complication. The hosts simply outshot their opponents across every major category. Fenerbahçe recorded 23 assists to 16 for Žalgiris, and their 13 successful three-pointers told the story of a team that found its range early. By then, the visitors had already fallen behind and could not recover.
Defensively, Fenerbahçe made life difficult for Žalgiris in the paint. The hosts recorded three blocks against none for the visitors, while also winning the rebounding battle with 26 to 28. More telling was the turnover count: Žalgiris lost possession 13 times compared to nine for Fenerbahçe. Those extra possessions made the difference in a game that was never close.
Recent form suggests momentum is shifting in the right direction for the Turkish side. They had dropped points against Panathinaikos on 8 October before beating Çayyurı Beldesiyesi 100 to 85 on 10 October. Žalgiris, meanwhile, secured a narrow victory over Nevežis-Optibet Kėdainiai 80 to 76 on 11 October, following an impressive 88 to 81 win against Barcelona.
The standings remain tight at the top end of the table. Both teams have played 38 games, with Fenerbahçe holding 24 victories and Žalgiris 23. The gap between them is minimal, and every result matters in what promises to be a competitive finish. This victory puts pressure on the visitors to respond in their next fixture.
