Szolnoki Olaj vs Trieste G3 – Preview & Prediction (Jan. 13, 2026)
Match preview
The play-in series is tied 1-1 and everything comes down to Game 3. Szolnoki Olaj bounced back in the second game in Trieste with a composed 89-80 win, correcting the late-game collapse they suffered in the opener. They shot the ball better from deep (around the mid-30s percentage), cleaned the glass—out-rebounding Trieste by a wide margin—and took better care of the ball, committing noticeably fewer turnovers.
Letre Darthard carried the offense in Game 2, dropping 33 points and chipping in on the boards, while Brady Skeens posted a useful double-double. Adam Somogyi has been consistent lately, contributing scoring and playmaking, and the bench group—especially Ryland Holt, Adin Vrabac and Boris Krnjajski—gave useful minutes and stability when needed.
Trieste responded to that loss with a Serie A win over Cantu, getting scoring from multiple players. Their three-point shooting has been respectable recently, but turnovers and rebounding remain concerns. Depth is another issue: the rotation shows visible drop-offs at times, leaving them vulnerable during certain stretches.
Key players to watch for Trieste include Jahmi’us Ramsey, who’s been their primary scorer over the last few games, Juan Toscano-Anderson as a steady playmaker and passer, Jarrod Uthoff’s scoring rhythm, and Markel Brown’s all-around contributions. Davide Moretti has also provided timely help when called upon.
Prediction and key details
Head-to-head, each team has taken one game so far. The third game will decide who advances to the Top 16. There are doubts about availability for Colbey Ross and Mady Sissoko, who missed the last matchup and might be sidelined again.
Szolnoki Olaj looked more balanced and deeper over the two games, and their improved ball control and rebounding in Game 2 give them momentum heading into the decider. The final will be played with strong support for Szolnoki Olaj despite the neutral setting, which could be the edge they need.
Tip-off Time: Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, 17:30 CET
Prediction: Szolnoki Olaj to win
Watch for concentration on the boards and limiting turnovers—those factors will likely determine the winner in this one.
