Austria vs Switzerland, FIBA Women's Eurobasket 2027 Qualifiers, Today Match Prediction

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Austria would wrap up the EuroBasket qualifiers with a home against Switzerland. The Austrian national side snapped a four-game winning streak following a 71-83 loss to Great Britain. The hosts lost the top spot to Britain but they are in contention to reach the main round. Austria have previously defeated the Swiss side 97-78. They failed to qualify for the last edition of EuroBasket but this time, they are confident to cross the line. 

Austria shot 33% from the floor and 28% from the three-point line. They were out-rebounded 34-51 and were out-assisted 20-21. Austria have been a decent offensive unit, averaging 79.4 points per game. They allowed 69 points per game in the qualifying round. Defensively, they recorded 14 steals and two blocks. Great Britain committed 23 turnovers but Austria didn't take advantage. They are shooting 40.5% from the floor and 32.7% from the three-point line. 

Four players reached double figures against  Britain. Sina Höllerl was the top scorer with 16 points. Sarah Sagerer went for 15 points and 8 rebounds. Alexia Allesch chipped in with 12 points and 10 rebounds, while Simone Sill dropped 11 points. Sarah Sagerer could be an offensive threat in this game. She has been a consistent player for Austria, averaging 16.4 points in qualifiers. She has two 20-point outbursts. We back her to be a top-scorer with 20 or more points in the home contest. 

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Switzerland are on the finishing line of the main round qualification. They halted a two-game losing skid after defeating Norway 81-68 last weekend. The visitors have only two wins in Group D and both wins came against Norway, who are winless. To finish in top-two, the Swiss have to beat at least one team, who are sitting there. Their next assignment is against Austria. The same Austrian side overcame Switzerland 97-78 in the previous meeting. 

Switzerland shot 52% from the floor and 33% from the three-point line. They committed 14 turnovers in the game. The visitors were out-rebounded 34-38. Defensively, the Swiss recorded nine steals and two blocks. They are averaging 70.4 points per game while shooting 41.7%. They are forcing 13.2 turnovers per game and rank ninth in steals per game (10.8). 

Evita Herminjard was the top scorer in the last game with 25 points, while Lin Schwarz added a double-double with 17 points and 16 rebounds. Lara Popovic dropped 16 points and Viktoria Ranisavljevic contributed 12. Sharline Hulliger also added nine points. Evita Herminjard is the right pick as an offensive threat. She is averaging 15.8 points in the qualifiers, including one single-digit score only. We back her to score 15 or more points in this crucial fixture. 

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