Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Italy, Fiba Basketball World Cup 2027, European Qualifiers, Today Match Prediction
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Italy
Can Italy outclass Bosnia & Herzegovina?
- Bosnia & Herzegovina is currently ranked 33rd in the world, averaging 79.0 points per game.
- Italy is currently ranked 15th in the world, averaging 87.3 points per game.
- In the last five matches, Bosnia & Herzegovina have 2 wins, 3 losses, Italy have won 5, 0 loss.
Italy to win and cover the spread (-3.5).
| Tournament: | Fiba Basketball World Cup 2027, European Qualifiers |
| Live Streaming: | DAZN |
| Venue: | Mejdan Hall |
| Tip Off: | 23:30:00 |
Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Italy Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 2.31 | 1.66 |
Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Italy Match Prediction & Analysis
Bosnia & Herzegovina face Italy on August 28 in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 European Qualifiers at Mejdan Arena in Tuzla. Bosnia will look to use home-court advantage and improve defensively, while Italy arrive with confidence after their narrow victory over Lithuania, setting up another closely contested encounter.
Bosnia & Herzegovina ranks 6th in Group J with 2 wins, 4 losses, Italy rank 2nd with 5 wins, 1 loss.
In their last five head-to-head matchups, Bosnia & Herzegovina has won 0 matches, while Italy has won 5 matches.
Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Italy Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Garza | 21.5 | 7.5 | 0.0 | 0.5/1.0 |
| Nico Mannion | 16.8 | 2.4 | 4.8 | 0.4/0.0 |
Teams Preview
Bosnia and Herzegovina Preview
Bosnia & Herzegovina lost 94–81 to Serbia in Belgrade on July 6 in the FIBA World Cup 2027 European Qualifiers.
Luka Garza drove the game forward, scoring 16 points, 7 rebounds, Darko Talic added 12 points, 3 rebounds, 8 assists. Aleksandar Lazic put up 11 points, 7 rebounds. Amar Alibegovic defended the paint with 11 points, 7 rebounds.
Offensively, Bosnia & Herzegovina scored 50.0% from the field goal, including 35.0% from the three-point line and 80.0% from the free throw line, with 19 assists. Defensively, they secured the board 33-29, with 6 steals, and 1 block.
The 94–81 loss to Serbia should push Bosnia & Herzegovina to improve their defensive start and ball control. Serbia built a 19-point halftime lead, so Bosnia will need greater concentration early in their upcoming game. Their stronger second half provides some confidence, but consistency for all four quarters will be crucial.
Italy Preview
Italy secured a narrow 87–84 victory over Lithuania in Bologna on July 5.
Nico Mannion came up big offensively, contributing 27 points, 2 rebounds, 5 assists, while teammate Matteo Spagnolo added 14 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists. Stefano Tonut with 10 points, 4 rebounds. Nicola Akele defended the paint with 7 rebounds, 6 points.
Offensively, Italy shot 45.0% from the field including 27.0% from deep. They capitalized on opportunities at the line, dropping 80.0%, with 15 assists. On the defensive end they got outrebounded 44-30, with 8 steal, 1 block.
The 87–84 win over Lithuania gives Italy valuable momentum heading into the Second Round. Their late 9–2 comeback run showed strong composure under pressure, while Nico Mannion’s clutch scoring boosts confidence. Italy will look to maintain that intensity and build on their 5–1 first-round record in the upcoming match.
Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Italy Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Darko Talic |
| SG | Amar Gegic |
| SF | Amar Alibegovic |
| PF | Aleksandar Lazic |
| C | Luka Garza |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Nico Mannion |
| SG | Gabriele Procida |
| SF | Stefano Tonut |
| PF | Giovanni Emejuru |
| C | Amedeo Tessitori |
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA vs ITALY
Winning PredictionItaly are slight favourites, but Bosnia’s home advantage should keep the game close. Current market expectations also give Italy the edge, making a narrow Italian victory the most likely outcome.
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