Bulgaria vs Ukraine, FIBA Women's Eurobasket 2027 Qualifiers, Today Match Prediction
Bulgaria
Ukraine
Can Ukraine Rebound from the Montenegro Loss to Upset the Favourites?
- Bulgaria is currently 61th in the world rankings.
- Ukraine is currently 42nd in the world rankings.
- Bulgaria has been averaging 101.8 points per game, while Ukraine has been averaging 72.5 points per game.
Bulgaria Women to Win!
| Tournament: | FIBA Women's Eurobasket 2027 Qualifiers |
| Live Streaming: | Courtside 1891 |
| Venue: | Bulgaria, Plovdiv, Kolodrum Plovdiv |
| Tip Off: | 22:30:00 |
Bulgaria vs Ukraine Basteball Odds
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Bulgaria vs Ukraine Match Prediction & Analysis
The Bulgaria women’s national basketball team will face the Ukraine women’s national basketball team on 14 March 2026 in the FIBA Women’s EuroBasket 2027 Qualifiers.
Bulgaria comes in red hot after a 120-40 win over Azerbaijan, while Ukraine is recovering from a loss to Montenegro. Bulgaria’s prior head-to-head win and dominant form make them clear favorites, though Ukraine will seek to stay competitive.
Current Standings: Bulgaria is currently 1st in Group E of the FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2027 Qualifiers with 4/0 record, while Ukraine is 3rd in Group E with 2/2 record.
Head-to-Head Matches: In the last five head-to-head matchups, Bulgaria has won two matches, while Ukraine has won three matches.
Bulgaria vs Ukraine Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borislava Hristova | 15.3 | 5 | 4.5 | 1.5/0.8 |
| Alina Lagupova | 16.8 | 6.3 | 6.5 | 1.8/0.5 |
Teams Preview
Bulgaria Preview
The Bulgaria women’s national basketball team delivered a dominant performance to defeat the Azerbaijan women’s national basketball team 120-40 in the FIBA Women’s EuroBasket 2027 Qualifiers, showcasing overwhelming offensive firepower and defensive control.
Preslava Koleva led the Bulgarian side with 20 points and 11 rebounds, while Borislava Hristova and Katrin Stoichkova contributed 15 points each. In total the team had seven players scoring in double figures, firing in full power.
Offensively, Bulgaria shot a dominant 60.9% from the two point range, 44.8% from the perimeter and 83.3% from the free throw line, supported by their impressive ball movement (35 assists). Defensively, they dominated the boards 49-29, recorded 18 steals and forced Azerbaijan to commit 32 turnovers.
This win improves their record to 4/0 in Group E and maintains their winning momentum in the qualifiers. Overall, the team averages 101.8 points per game, while dishing out 27.5 assists. Defensively, they record 43 rebounds, 16.3 steals and 3.5 blocks per game.
Ukraine Preview
The Ukraine women’s national basketball team endured a difficult outing against the Montenegro women’s national basketball team, falling 79-61 in the FIBA Women’s EuroBasket 2027 Qualifiers. Ukraine struggled defensively in the opening quarter, conceding 28 points while scoring 21, which allowed Montenegro to seize early momentum.
Alina Lagupova delivered a standout performance scoring 31 points, but individual efforts weren’t enough.
Offensively, Ukraine just shot 36% from the field and struggled with 18.8% shooting from the perimeter. Defensively, they did manage to control the boards 38-32, but failed to capitalize on it and committed 17 turnovers.
Despite moments of offensive effort, Ukraine could not match Montenegro’s efficiency and defensive pressure, leaving Ukraine searching for improvements ahead of their next qualifier fixture.
Overall, the team averages 72.5 points per game, while dishing out 23 assists. Defensively, they record 44.8 rebounds, 10.3 steals and 4.3 blocks per game.
Bulgaria vs Ukraine Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Gergana Ivanova |
| SG | Borislava Hristova |
| SF | Dimana Kostova |
| PF | Katrin Stoichkova |
| C | Preslava Koleva |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Olena Boiko |
| SG | Serafyma Tykha |
| SF | Alina Lagupova |
| PF | Yuliya Hutevych |
| C | Krystyna Filevych |
BULGARIA vs UKRAINE
Winning PredictionBulgaria’s dominant scoring and defensive consistency in recent games, along with their previous 80-60 win over Ukraine, give them a clear edge. Ukraine will need improved shooting and defensive discipline to challenge. We are backing Bulgaria to win this matchup.
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