Fenerbahce Women — Valencia Women: 88:69, EuroLeague Women

Fenerbahçe Women secured a commanding 88-69 win against Valencia in the EuroLeague on October 14th, extending their flawless record to six wins from six matches. The hosts controlled the tempo throughout, despite Valencia registering more assists with 21 compared to Fenerbahçe's 12. We had backed the home side to prevail with 71 per cent confidence, and that prediction held true as Fenerbahçe kept their side in it from the opening tip-off.

Valencia actually out-shot Fenerbahçe from the field, converting 33 of 56 attempts against 20 successful baskets from 57 attempts. Yet the visitors could not find rhythm, committing 21 turnovers while Fenerbahçe managed to limit theirs to 17. The difference came in defensive intensity, with both teams recording similar steal totals but Fenerbahçe applying more consistent pressure.

The rebound battle told a different story, as Valencia pulled down 29 boards against 21 for the hosts. But Fenerbahçe's eight offensive rebounds created second-chance opportunities that Valencia could not match with just five of their own. Both sides committed 20 personal fouls each, suggesting a physical contest that neither team could quite dominate.

Valencia's recent form had been uneven, with defeats to Mallorca and mixed results in domestic competition. Fenerbahçe meanwhile had stringed together wins against teams like Bellona Kaysari and Cibuk Mersin Women in the days leading up to this European encounter. The gap in confidence was visible in how each team responded to adversity.

The result keeps Fenerbahçe top of the standings with six victories, while Valencia drop to second place with four wins and now two losses. The 19-point margin reflected a game where Valencia's superior shooting could not overcome Fenerbahçe's structured approach. This performance will make life awkward for any opponent facing the Turkish side this season.