China vs South Korea, Fiba Basketball World Cup, 2027 Asian Qualifiers, Today Match Prediction
China
South Korea
Can Korea topple the hosts?
- South Korea lost their last match against China 71-79.
- China won four of the last five matches scoring 89 points per game.
- China has won 78.6% of its matches against South Korea.
China to win and cover the spread (-17.5)
| Tournament: | Fiba Basketball World Cup, 2027 Asian Qualifiers |
| Live Streaming: | Courtside 1891 |
| Venue: | Beijing, Wukesong Sports Arena |
| Tip Off: | 17:00:00 |
China vs South Korea Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.03 | 9.20 |
China vs South Korea Match Prediction & Analysis
China and South Korea face off on 28 Nov 2025 in the FIBA World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers. China’s home-court advantage, frontcourt size, and defensive discipline give them the edge, while Korea’s speed, perimeter shooting, and scrappy play make them dangerous. The matchup will hinge on tempo control, rebounding, and execution in clutch moments, shaping early Group B standings.
Head-to-Head Record
In the last five head-to-head matches, South Korea has won one match, while China has won four matches. China averages 75.1 points per game against South Korea, while South Korea averages 69.1 points per game against China. China has a win rate of 76.9% at home against South Korea.
China vs South Korea Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zhu Junlong | 9.6 | 5.6 | 1.8 | 0.8/0.3 |
| Lee Hyun Jung | 18.3 | 5.8 | 2.9 | 1.2/0.3 |
Teams Preview
China Preview
The Chinese National Basketball team is coming off a dramatic 90-89 loss to Australia National Basketball team at the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup Final.
Mingxuan Hu led the charge, scoring 26 points, while Jinqiu Hu supported with 20 points and 10 rebounds, spearheading China’s offense. Shuaipeng Cheng contributed 12 points and Rui Zhao registered 10 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists.
Offensively, China shot 44.3% from the field, including 33.3% from deep and 86.7% from the free throw line, but their offense collapsed down the stretch. Defensively, they got outrebounded 39-37 on the boards and committed 11 turnovers and 23 fouls.
Despite the loss, China enters the 2027 qualifier, competing in Group B with stronger belief, sharper awareness of weakness and a clearer identity but with pressure to prove they can close out elite teams when it counts.
South Korea Preview
The game between South Korea national basketball team and China national basketball team ended 79-71 in China’s favor, but Korea showed fight and kept the contest tight.
For Korea, Hyunjung Lee led the charge with 22 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists, while Yungi Ha supported with 15 points and 9 rebounds. However their efforts were not enough against the Chinese side.
Offensively, South Korea shot 36.4% from the field, including 76.9% from the free throw line and cold shooting, 12.5% from the three point line. Defensively, South Korea got outrebounded 49-38, failing to protect the paint, especially in crunch time, proving decisive.
South Korea’s loss to China highlights defensive and perimeter weaknesses, overreliance on Lee Hyunjung, and interior struggles, offering lessons and urgency to improve ahead of the 2027 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers.
China vs South Korea Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Hu Mingxuan |
| SG | Cheng Shuaipeng |
| SF | Zhu Junlong |
| PF | Zhang Zhenlin |
| C | Hu Jinqiu |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Lee Jung Hyun |
| SG | Yang Jun Seok |
| SF | Lee Woo Suk |
| PF | Lee Hyun Jung |
| C | Ha Yun Gi |
CHINA vs SOUTH KOREA
Winning PredictionChina’s size advantage inside and disciplined offense should allow them to edge out South Korea. Expect Korea to stay competitive with fast breaks and perimeter shooting, but China’s control of the paint and clutch execution will likely decide the game. We are backing China to win this matchup.
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