Baskonia vs Olympiacos prediction and bet for the September 24, 2026 matchup
Euroleague
The new EuroLeague season officially tips off on September 24, with a host of intriguing matchups on the schedule. Here is my exclusive prediction for the Baskonia vs. Olympiacos clash.
Baskonia
The Spanish club endured a disastrous EuroLeague campaign last season, finishing third from bottom in the regular-season standings. Baskonia won just 13 of its 38 games, leaving the team with no realistic chance of reaching the playoffs.
The team performed better in the Spanish league, finishing third and earning a place in the playoff round. However, Baskonia were immediately eliminated in the quarterfinals, losing the series 1-2 to Joventut.
Baskonia have already played once this season, taking part in the semifinal of the Spanish Super Cup. They suffered a 84-96 defeat to the aforementioned Joventut.
Olympiacos
The Greek club enjoyed a powerful season, with winning the EuroLeague standing out as its crowning achievement. Olympiacos also delivered on its home court, lifting the trophy after edging Panathinaikos in a fiercely contested battle.
The team have already played two games this season in the European Super Cup. They first fought back to beat Fenerbahce 92-90 in the semifinal. In the final, they fell to Real Madrid of Madrid, 89-93. Considering last season's results and the club's ambitions, Olympiacos should be expected to challenge for silverware once again.
Head-to-head record
Both meetings between the teams last season went the Greek club's way. Olympiacos won 102-96 on the road and then claimed another victory at home, 90-80.
Prediction
The visitors are rated as favorites in this matchup, but it is still the start of the season, making it difficult to assess the teams' current form. Baskonia will have home-court advantage, which could give them an extra edge. It is best not to stake large sums on games like this and instead monitor the live market. With the players likely eager to get back to top-level basketball, I expect a high-scoring contest and am backing over 169.5 total points.
