Hungary vs Finland, Fiba Basketball World Cup 2027, European Qualifiers, Today Match Prediction
Hungary
Finland
Can Hungary Halt Finland’s Winning Push?
- Hungary is ranked 48th in the world.
- Finland is ranked 17th in the world.
- In the last four EBC Qualifiers, Finland has won all four matches against Hungary.
Finland to win and cover the spread(5.5)
| Tournament: | Fiba Basketball World Cup 2027, European Qualifiers |
| Live Streaming: | Courtside 1891 |
| Venue: | Szombathely, Schaeffler Arena Savaria |
| Tip Off: | 22:30:00 |
Hungary vs Finland Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 3.00 | 1.38 |
Hungary vs Finland Match Prediction & Analysis
Hungary hosts Finland on 28 Nov 2025 in the FIBA World Cup 2027 European Qualifiers. Hungary seeks a strong start at home to build momentum, while Finland relies on experience and composure. The matchup will hinge on defensive discipline, clutch execution, and handling pressure. Expect a tight, competitive game, with Finland slightly favored but Hungary capable of a surprise.
In the last five head-to-head matches, Hungary has won one match, while Finland has won four matches. Hungary averages 68.8 points per game against Finland. Whereas, Finland averages 82.2 points per game against Hungary.
Hungary vs Finland Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gyorgy Goloman | 7.9 | 3.6 | 0.3 | 0.4/0.3 |
| Elias Valtonen | 10.8 | 3.8 | 1.8 | 0.6/0.4 |
Teams Preview
Hungary Preview
Hungary came up short in a hard-fought battle, falling 82-75 to North Macedonia in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 European Pre-Qualifiers.
Vojvoda David was the bright spot for Hungary, scoring 21 points, while Gyorgy Goloman added 14 points, 5 rebounds and 3 blocks. Szilard Beneke added 12 points and Benedek Varadi added 10 points.
Offensively, Hungary shot 47.2% from the field, including 33.3% from the three point line and 85% from the free throw line. Defensively, they got outrebounded 32-30 on the boards and committed costly 18 turnovers.
This loss puts added pressure on Hungary in their qualifier campaign, highlighting the need for sharper starts, improved defensive focus, and greater efficiency if they hope to stay in contention for a World Cup berth.
Finland Preview
At the Xiaomi Arena in Riga, Finland fought valiantly in the bronze medal game, but ultimately fell 92-89 against Greece.
Individually, Lauri Markkanen led Finland with 19 points and 10 rebounds, while teammates Elias Valtonen added 18 points and Mikael Jantunen added 13 points, providing solid scoring and hustle.
Offensively, Finland shot 39.4% from the field including 33.3% from deep. Their bright spot came from the free throw line, converting 80%. On the defensive end, Finland failed to protect the boards, as they got outrebounded 34-41. But showed some defensive plays with 10 steals and forced the opponents to commit 14 turnovers.
Despite the loss, Finland delivered their best-ever EuroBasket showing, proving grit, resilience and elite-level potential. The narrow margin and late-game fight should give the team confidence and belief for their World Cup Qualifiers in Group G.
Hungary vs Finland Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Vojvoda David |
| SG | Zoltan Perl |
| SF | Norbert Lukacs |
| PF | Gyorgy Goloman |
| C | Akos Keller |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Llari Seppala |
| SG | Jacob Grandison |
| SF | Elias Valtonen |
| PF | Olivier Nkamhoua |
| C | Alexander Madsen |
HUNGARY vs FINLAND
Winning PredictionFinland enters as the slight favorite due to recent form, experience, and composure in big games. Hungary’s home advantage and hunger could keep it close, but Finland’s disciplined execution should prevail. We are backing Finland to win this matchup.
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