Bursaspor vs Merkezefendi predictions, Jan 16, 2026

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In an intriguing matchup in the Turkish Basketball Super Ligi, Bursaspor Basketball will host Merkezefendi Belediyesi Yuksekcita Kolej on January 16, 2026. Bursaspor comes into this game having won 2 of their last 5 matches, while Merkezefendi has won just 1 in the same span.

Bursaspor will rely on their home court advantage to secure a victory, with bookmakers favoring them at odds of 1.55. Their recent form suggests that they have the potential to dominate the game, especially with their strong defensive tactics. On the other hand, Merkezefendi will look to capitalize on any weaknesses in Bursaspor’s game and pull off an upset, despite being the underdog with odds of 2.21.

Both teams will need to bring their A-game to the court, as the match could go either way. It will be interesting to see how the tactical strengths of each team play out and which side will come out on top. Fans can expect a closely contested game with the potential for surprises throughout.

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Bursaspor 58.8%

Merkezefendi 41.2%

Outrights of Turkish Basketball Super Ligi Merkezefendi: 0.79%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.56		2.21
	1.53		2.2

Latest Results

10.01.26 Bursaspor Basketball – Karşıyaka Basket – 86:84 03.01.26 Bursaspor Basketball – Esenler Erokspor Basketball – 77:105 28.12.25 Büyükçekmece Basketbol – Bursaspor Basketball – 91:88 21.12.25 Bursaspor Basketball – Mersin SK – 99:88 17.12.25 Bursaspor Basketball – Hapoel Holon – 81:92

10.01.26 Esenler Erokspor Basketball – Merkezefendi Belediyesi Yuksekcita Kolej – 82:76 04.01.26 Merkezefendi Belediyesi Yuksekcita Kolej – Büyükçekmece Basketbol – 104:97 27.12.25 Mersin SK – Merkezefendi Belediyesi Yuksekcita Kolej – 110:92 21.12.25 Merkezefendi Belediyesi Yuksekcita Kolej – Türk Telekom BK – 89:93 OT 12.12.25 Galatasaray Basketball – Merkezefendi Belediyesi Yuksekcita Kolej – 98:89

Facts

Two mid-table teams will face off this time (ranked 10 and 11).

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Bursaspor won 3.

Recent performances by Bursaspor have been up and down (last 5 games: 2 wins).

Merkezefendi has been struggling lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).

Recently, Bursaspor has had a series of home games.

Bursaspor might have a minor edge in this game.

In the last 10 head-to-head matches, Bursaspor won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 826:742. (average 82.6:74.2).

Including home matches between the teams, Bursaspor won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 368:317. (average 92:79.3).

Latest Head To Head

29.09.25 Merkezefendi Belediyesi Yuksekcita Kolej – Bursaspor Basketball – 75:65 23.03.25 Bursaspor Basketball – Merkezefendi Belediyesi Yuksekcita Kolej – 98:90 17.11.24 Merkezefendi Belediyesi Yuksekcita Kolej – Bursaspor Basketball – 74:88 06.04.24 Merkezefendi Belediyesi Yuksekcita Kolej – Bursaspor Basketball – 82:87 10.12.23 Bursaspor Basketball – Merkezefendi Belediyesi Yuksekcita Kolej – 85:87

Standings

2025/26

		Pl	W	L		Pts
1	Fenerbahce	15	13	2	1351:1206	28
2	Besiktas	15	13	2	1287:1174	28
3	Bahcesehir Kol	15	11	4	1238:1188	26
4	Trabzonspor	15	10	5	1304:1236	25
5	Turk Telekom	15	10	5	1297:1181	25
6	Anadolu Efes	15	9	6	1310:1213	24
7	Esenler Erokspor	15	9	6	1247:1170	24
8	Galatasaray	15	8	7	1298:1278	23
9	Tofas	15	8	7	1253:1209	23
10	Bursaspor	15	6	9	1197:1287	21
11	Merkezefendi	15	5	10	1196:1286	20
12	Petkim Spor	15	5	10	1199:1305	20
13	Mersin SK	15	4	11	1260:1306	19
14	Manisa	15	4	11	1160:1274	19
15	Karsiyaka	15	3	12	1192:1340	18
16	Buyukcekmece	15	2	13	1216:1352	17

Turkish Basketball Super Ligi Outrights

1. Fenerbahce: 1.42 (50.37%)

2. Anadolu Efes: 2.67 (26.79%)

3. Besiktas: 20 (3.58%)

4. Bahcesehir Koleji: 20 (3.58%)

5. Galatasaray: 25 (2.86%)

6. Tofas: 29 (2.47%)

7. Mersin SK: 46 (1.55%)

8. Turk Telekom: 55 (1.3%)

9. Petkim Spor: 60 (1.19%)

10. Karsiyaka Basket: 65 (1.1%)

11. Bursaspor Durmazlar: 70 (1.02%)

12. Esenler Erokspor: 70 (1.02%)

13. Trabzonspor: 90 (0.79%)

14. Buyukcekmece: 90 (0.79%)

15. Manisa Buyuksehri: 90 (0.79%)

16. Merkezefendi: 90 (0.79%)

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