Austria vs North Macedonia, FIBA Eurobasket 2029 Pre-Qualifiers, Today Match Prediction
Austria
North Macedonia
Can North Macedonia topple Austria?
- Austria are 66th ranked in the world.
- North Macedonia are on a 5 game winning streak.
- North Macedonia led the last five 3–2 games against Austria.
North Macedonia to Win.
| Tournament: | FIBA Eurobasket 2029 Pre-Qualifiers |
| Live Streaming: | Courtside 1891 |
| Venue: | Sport Arena Wien, Vienna (AUT) |
| Tip Off: | 07:35:00 |
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Austria vs North Macedonia Match Prediction & Analysis
Austria host North Macedonia on Sunday, August 30, 2026, in Second Round, Group F of the FIBA EuroBasket 2029 Pre-Qualifiers. The game is scheduled for 15:05 CET at Vienna, Austria. North Macedonia arrive as the stronger side on recent qualifying form, having gone 6–0 in the First Round, while Austria began the Second Round with a 77–72 loss to Cyprus.
The teams are closely ranked internationally — North Macedonia 64th and Austria 66th — making this a particularly important game in a three-team group where only the group winner advances directly to the EuroBasket 2029 Qualifiers. FIBA specifically highlights Nenad Dimitrijevic for North Macedonia and Bogic Vujosevic for Austria as the players to watch.
Austria are 0-1 in the second round. They are in Group F.
North Macedonia are 6-0 in the second round. They are in Group F.
North Macedonia had a 3–2 edge in the last five meetings. North Macedonia averaged 78.2 points per game while conceding 74.6, and Austria averaged 74.6 points while giving up 78.2 to North Macedonia. The average total per game sits at approximately 153.
Austria vs North Macedonia Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bogic Vujosevic | 15.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 0.0/0.0 |
| Andrej Jakimovski | 21.8 | 8.8 | 2.6 | 1.0/0.4 |
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Austria Preview
Austria's latest game was a 77–72 defeat to Cyprus on August 27. Austria actually led 41–36 at halftime, but Cyprus turned the game around after the break, winning the third quarter 20–14 and the fourth 21–17. Nordin Kapic scored 18 points for Austria, while Guylain Mbemba added 19 points and 10 rebounds.
Austria shot 39.7% from the field and 27.3% from three, compared with Cyprus' 47.7% overall shooting. The defeat leaves Austria 0–1 in Group F and puts additional pressure on them to beat North Macedonia at home.
Austria need to improve their offensive efficiency and get Bogic Vujosevic more involved in the half-court offense, particularly through pick-and-roll actions that can create driving lanes and open shots. They should use Kapic and Mbemba to attack inside while moving the ball quickly enough to prevent North Macedonia from loading up defensively.
Defensively, Austria's priority will be containing Nenad Dimitrijevic and Andrej Jakimovski, while preventing North Macedonia's athletic frontcourt from dominating the offensive glass. Austria also need to avoid the shooting droughts that hurt them against Cyprus and should force North Macedonia into contested perimeter attempts rather than allowing easy transition baskets.
Austria on average score 72 points per game they score 56% from the field and 27.3% from the arc. Austria grab 37 rebounds per game .
North Macedonia Preview
North Macedonia's most recent competitive game was their 87–49 victory over Azerbaijan on July 5, completing a perfect 6–0 First Round campaign. They finished as Group A winners and advanced to the Second Round alongside Cyprus and Austria.
Their six-game run was particularly impressive because they consistently controlled games through balanced scoring and strong interior play. FIBA's current statistics have Andrej Jakimovski averaging 21.8 points, Jacob Wiley 20.0 points and 9.0 rebounds, and Ethan Happ 11.5 rebounds and 2.5 blocks per game.
North Macedonia should look to attack Austria through Dimitrijevic's pick-and-roll creation and Jakimovski's scoring, while using Jacob Wiley and Ethan Happ to create a strong interior presence. Their frontcourt depth gives them an opportunity to attack Austria's bigs physically and generate second-chance points, while their guards can exploit defensive rotations with penetration and kick-outs.
Defensively, North Macedonia should pressure Vujosevic early, force Austria into difficult perimeter decisions and use their size to protect the paint. If they can control the glass and prevent Austria from establishing an efficient half-court rhythm, their unbeaten qualifying form should translate into another strong performance.
North Macedonia on average score 81.5 points per game they score 55.2% from the field and 31.4% from the arc. North Macedonia grab 42.5 rebounds per game
Austria vs North Macedonia Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Bogic Vujosevic |
| SG | Erol Ersek |
| SF | Timo Lanmuller |
| PF | Nordin Kapic |
| C | Rashaan Mbemba |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Nenad Dimitrijevic |
| SG | Andrej Jakimovski |
| SF | Vojdan Stojanovski |
| PF | Jacob Wiley |
| C | Ethan Happ |
AUSTRIA vs NORTH MACEDONIA
Winning PredictionNorth Macedonia get the edge because of their perfect 6–0 First Round record, stronger individual statistical production and superior frontcourt depth. Austria's home court and the need to recover from the Cyprus defeat make this a dangerous game for North Macedonia, but their ability to score through Jakimovski and Wiley while controlling the glass should give them enough to win.
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