Bursaspor vs Bahcesehir – Preview & Prediction (Nov. 01, 2025)
Match preview
Bursaspor comes into this home game after two straight defeats — a heavy loss in Badalona in the FIBA Champions League followed by a clear loss to Besiktas in the Turkish Super League. Their 2-3 league record so far reflects some vulnerability when they face stronger teams: they can be competitive against mid- and lower-table sides but tend to struggle against the top opponents.
On the numbers side, Bursaspor stands out on the glass, ranking among the league leaders in defensive rebounds, and their defensive rating is respectable. They play at one of the fastest paces in the league, yet they still score near the bottom in points per game. Their two-point shooting is a weak spot and they don’t try many threes, although their three-point accuracy is decent. Brandon Childress has been their most steady contributor, while Malik Parsons swings between big nights and quiet ones.
Bahcesehir have been strong this season overall, despite a surprise home defeat in the last round. Before that slip they had a run of wins domestically and have been excellent in European play, sitting near the top of their EuroCup group. Coach Marko Barac’s side bounced back after the loss, producing a solid road win in Europe where they controlled the boards and shared scoring across the backcourt.
Offensively Bahcesehir looks dangerous — they rank among the better scoring teams domestically and rely heavily on offensive rebounding to create second-chance points. Their defense has been less consistent, which has produced some uneven results. Key backcourt players who can change the game include Hunter Hale, Malachi Flynn and Caleb Homesley.
Prediction
These teams split their meetings last season, with each side taking care of business at home. There are no major injury worries reported for either squad heading into this matchup.
Given Bahcesehir’s offensive firepower and strength on the offensive glass, they look better equipped to put up points against Bursaspor — a team that relies heavily on rebounding and defense but has struggled to find consistent scoring. Expect an energetic, fast game where Bahcesehir should have the edge and are likely to come away with the win. A reasonable projection is a Bahcesehir victory by a few possessions.
Tip-off: Saturday, 01.11.2025 — 16:00 CET
Prediction: Bahcesehir to win (expected margin: around 4–7 points)
