Anadolu Efes Istanbul vs Beşiktaş: match prediction on 27 September 2026

Anadolu Efes Istanbul defeated Beşiktaş in the Super Ligi on 27 September 2026. The match ended a run of five defeats for the visitors, while the hosts had won three of their last five. It was Anadolu Efes's third win in five games, while Beşiktaş remained winless in five outings.

Anadolu Efes recorded three victories and two defeats in their last five fixtures, scoring 454 points and conceding 428. Their results included a 91:79 win against Unics Kazan and a 100:76 victory over Zenit Petersburg in the VTB Super Cup, followed by a 93:102 loss to Fenerbahce in the Super Ligi. Beşiktaş suffered five consecutive defeats across all competitions, scoring 367 points while conceding 420.

The two sides had met 15 times in recent years, with Anadolu Efes claiming seven wins and Beşiktaş winning eight. In the last six meetings, the record was level at three wins apiece. However, Anadolu Efes had won the most recent encounter, beating Beşiktaş 89:80 in the Super Ligi on 15 March 2026.

Beşiktaş were without centre Mady Sissoko, whose contract with the club was suspended due to health issues, requiring rehabilitation. The club's coach, Alimpijević, had overseen Beşiktaş's return to the EuroLeague after an absence since the 2012/13 season. The team had recently lost the Turkish Super Cup final to Fenerbahce 72:59, marking Fenerbahce's fourth consecutive victory over Beşiktaş in cup competitions.