Israel vs Croatia, Fiba Basketball World Cup 2027, European Qualifiers, Today Match Prediction
Israel
Croatia
Croatia to Overpower Israel
- Israel is ranked 32nd in the world.
- Croatia is ranked 34th in the world.
- Croatia has a win rate of 66.6% against Israel.
Croatia to Win!
| Tournament: | Fiba Basketball World Cup 2027, European Qualifiers |
| Live Streaming: | Courtside 1891 |
| Venue: | Arena Riga, Latvia (LAT) |
| Tip Off: | 00:30:00 |
Israel vs Croatia Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
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Israel vs Croatia Match Prediction & Analysis
Croatia enters the 2nd Dec 2025 matchup with strong momentum after a 100-60 win over Cyprus, showcasing elite ball movement and confidence. Israel, coming off an 89-69 loss to Germany, must tighten their defense and improve rebounding to stay competitive. Croatia holds the early edge, but Israel’s urgency could make it a tighter contest if they adjust quickly.
Head-to-Head Record: In the last three head-to-head matches, Israel has won one match, while Croatia has won two matches. Croatia averages 80.6 points per game, while Israel is averaging 76.3 points per game.
Israel vs Croatia Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Sorkin | 18.0 | 7.0 | 2.0 | 0.0/3.0 |
| Mario Hezonja | 25.0 | 7.0 | 6.0 | 1.0/1.0 |
Teams Preview
Israel Preview
The Israeli side suffered a convincing 89-69 loss to the German national team in their opening game of the FIBA World Cup 2027 European Qualifiers. For Israel, Roman Sorkin led the scoring with 18 points and 7 rebounds, while Khadeen Carrington supported with 17 points. Bar Timor also added 11 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists.
Offensively, Israel shot 44% from the field, including 36.4% from the perimeter and 76.5% from the free throw line. However, on the defensive end, Israel was outrebounded 42-34 and committed 20 turnovers, giving away key points down the stretch. This Israel’s loss puts them at 0-1 in Group E, shrinking their qualification margin. With tougher games ahead they must rebound quickly and win key matchups to stay in FIBA 2027 contention.
Croatia Preview
Croatia dominated Cyprus 100-60 in their opener of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 European Qualifiers. Mario Hezonja led the charge with 25 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists, while Danko Brankovic added 17 points and the Croatian roster collectively delivered an efficient, controlled performance across offense and defense.
Offensively, Croatia shot an efficient 61.8% from the two point range and 37.2% from the three point line. They excelled at ball movement, dishing out a record setting 32 assists, the most ever in a European Qualifiers game. Defensively, they were strong on the boards as well, outrebounding Cyprus 47-35 and held them to just 25% from deep. Croatia recorded 7 steals and forced their opponent to commit 14 crucial turnovers. Croatia’s win gives them momentum, a 1-0 cushion, and early control of the group. It strengthens their qualification outlook, easing pressure ahead of tougher matchups in the upcoming windows.
Israel vs Croatia Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Bar Timor |
| SG | Khadeen Carrington |
| SF | Yovel Zoosman |
| PF | Gur Lavi |
| C | Roman Sorkin |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Dominik Mavra |
| SG | Roko Badzim |
| SF | Mario Hezonja |
| PF | Michael Ruzic |
| C | Danko Brankovic |
ISRAEL vs CROATIA
Winning PredictionCroatia’s balanced scoring and control in the paint should decide it, though Israel can keep it respectable if they improve defensively. We are backing Croatia to win this matchup and extend their winning streak against Israel.
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