Besiktas vs Fenerbahce Game 3 – Preview & Prediction (Jun. 17, 2026)

Series so far and what to expect

After two games the Turkish Super League final is tied 1-1. Besiktas shocked the defending champions in Game 1 with an 88-80 road win, but Fenerbahce bounced back in Game 2 with a dominant 93-68 performance to level the series.

Besiktas came into the finals already taxed from a tough semifinal and have been coping with several absences. They put together an excellent shooting night in the opener, especially inside the arc and from deep, while a late barrage of three-pointers turned the game in their favor. Key contributors have included Berk Ugurlu, who led the team in Game 1, and Anthony Brown, who paced them in Game 2.

Fenerbahce answered in the second game with a near-flawless offensive display. They attacked the rim effectively, cleaned the glass, and got solid production across the rotation. Even after some early frustration that saw the coach ejected, the team regrouped and delivered a comprehensive win. Their depth, experience and recent success in European competition make them a dangerous opponent, especially if they can replicate that physical, inside-oriented performance on the road.

Injuries, outlook and prediction

Injury news has been significant for both sides. Besiktas has been missing Brynton Lemar, Ante Zizic and Ismael Kamagate, and Jonah Mathews suffered an injury in Game 2 that reportedly requires surgery and will end his season. Fenerbahce is also without Jilson Bango. Availability will be a major factor heading into Game 3: if Besiktas gets even one of its regulars back, the series outlook changes considerably.

Home court will be huge for Besiktas — their arena can be one of the toughest places to play in Turkey — but Fenerbahce’s combination of depth and championship experience gives them confidence in hostile environments. Expect both teams to push the tempo and attack the basket, which should lead to plenty of trips to the free-throw line and high scoring overall.

Tip-off time: Wednesday, 17.06.2026, 19:00 CET

Prediction: This should be a high-scoring affair — I’m leaning toward the total finishing over the mid-160s mark (around 161.5). Besiktas will feed off the crowd and try to get back to the efficient shooting they showed in Game 1, while Fenerbahce will look to exploit their inside game and rotation advantages.