Iceland vs Turkey, Fiba Basketball World Cup 2027, European Qualifiers, Today Match Prediction
Iceland
Turkey
Can Turkiye outclass Iceland?
- Iceland is currently ranked 44th in the world, averaging 84.0 points per game.
- Turkiye is currently ranked 11th in the world, averaging 88.5 points per game.
- In the last five matches, Iceland have 2 wins, 3 losses, Turkiye have won 5, 0 losses.
Turkiye to win.
| Tournament: | Fiba Basketball World Cup 2027, European Qualifiers |
| Live Streaming: | DAZN |
| Venue: | Laugardalsholl |
| Tip Off: | 01:00:00 |
Iceland vs Turkey Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | NA | NA |
Iceland vs Turkey Match Prediction & Analysis
Iceland face Turkiye on 31 August 2026 in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 European Qualifiers. Iceland will aim to recover from their heavy defeat to Serbia, while Turkiye enter with confidence after a dominant victory over Lithuania. Turkiye’s superior depth, shooting and defensive strength make them favourites, but Iceland will look to challenge them.
Iceland ranks 5th in Group J with 3 wins, 4 losses, Turkiye rank 1st with 5 wins, 2 losses.
In their last four head-to-head matchups, Iceland has won 1 match, while Turkiye has won 3 matches.
Iceland vs Turkey Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvar Fridriksson | 18.5 | 2.8 | 7.2 | 1.3/0.2 |
| Cedi Osman | 14.8 | 4.6 | 3.2 | 0.6/0.0 |
Teams Preview
Iceland Preview
Iceland were beaten heavily by Serbia in their FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 European Qualifier.
Elvar Fridriksson came up big offensively, contributing 19 points, 2 rebounds, 5 assists, while teammate Martin Hermannsson added 18 points. Tryggvi Hlinason with 14 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists. Jon Axel Gudmundsson defended the paint with 10 rebounds, 8 points, and 4 assists.
Offensively, Iceland shot 50.0% from the field including 12.0% from deep. They capitalized on opportunities at the line, dropping 90.0%, with 15 assists. On the defensive end they got outrebounded 22-42, with 4 steals, 2 blocks.
The heavy defeat will put Iceland under pressure ahead of their next qualifier against Turkiye. They must improve defensively after allowing Serbia to dominate late in the game, while maintaining the competitiveness they showed through the first three quarters. With qualification still in reach, Iceland need a strong response.
Turkey Preview
Turkiye produced a dominant performance against Lithuania in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 European Qualifiers.
Cedi Osman drove the game forward, scoring 22 points, 6 rebounds, 3 steals, Omer Faruk Yurtseven added 17 points, 4 rebounds. Sehmus Hazer put up 10 points, 6 assists. Adem Bona defended the paint with 6 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists.
Offensively, Turkiye scored 57.0% from the field goal, including 44.0% from the three-point line and 79.0% from the free throw line, with 21 assists. Defensively, they secured the board 39-36, with 12 steals, and 7 blocks.
Turkiye’s dominant win over Lithuania will give them significant confidence heading into their next qualifier against Iceland. Their unbeaten run and strong offensive performance reinforce their status as Group J leaders, while their defensive intensity will make them difficult to overcome. Turkiye should enter the matchup as clear favourites.
Iceland vs Turkey Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Elvar Fridriksson |
| SG | Martin Hermannsson |
| SF | Jon Axel Gudmundsson |
| PF | Styrmir Tharastarson |
| C | Tryggvi Hlinason |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Cedi Osman |
| SG | Augustas Marciulionis |
| SF | Osvaldas Olisevicius |
| PF | Matas Jogela |
| C | Omer Faruk Yurtseven |
ICELAND vs TURKEY
Winning PredictionTurkiye are clear favourites after their perfect qualifying run and stronger overall numbers. Iceland will have home advantage and should compete, but Turkiye’s superior depth, efficiency and defensive strength give them the edge.
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