Israel vs Cyprus, Fiba Basketball World Cup 2027, European Qualifiers, Today Match Prediction
Israel
Cyprus
Will Cyprus make a surprise victory over Israel in World Cup qualifiers?
- Israel are averaging 70 points, 35 rebounds and 16 assists per game.
- Cyprus shot 38.1% from the floor and 24% from threes in the qualification round.
- Israel beat Cyprus in last year’s international friendly fixture.
Israel to win and cover the spread (-7.5).
| Tournament: | Fiba Basketball World Cup 2027, European Qualifiers |
| Live Streaming: | Countryside 1891 |
| Venue: | Menora Mivtachim Arena, Tel Aviv |
| Tip Off: | 00:30:00 |
Israel vs Cyprus Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.01 | 14.00 |
Israel vs Cyprus Match Prediction & Analysis
The Israel national team will play host to Cyprus in the FIBA World Cup European Qualifiers Group F. Israel are on a four-game losing streak, while Cyprus, currently on an disastrous run in Europe, look to get a momentum victory.
Current Standings: Israel currently stand in third spot in the European Qualifiers Group E with a 0-2 record, while Cyprus are sitting at the fourth spot of Group E with a 0-2 record.
Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches): Only one game listed between Israel and Cyprus. Israel defeated Cyprus 109-69 in the international friendly fixture.
Israel vs Cyprus Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Sorkin | 19.5 | 5.0 | 1.5 | 0.0/1.5 |
| Nikos Stylianou | 12.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5/0.0 |
Teams Preview
Israel Preview
Israel head into the contest with a 71-85 loss against Croatia. The hosts suffered two consecutive defeats in the 2027 FIBA World Cup European qualifiers. They faced an exit from the 2025 EuroBasket in the round of 16. With two defeats in their pocket, Israel needed a breakthrough victory to get back to winning track. This group also have a World Champion, Germany. They lost to Germany in their campaign opener 69-89.
The hosts were shooting 44% from the floor and 32% from the three-point line. They were out-rebounded 25-36 and were out-assisted 18-29. Defensively, they recorded five steals and two blocks. Israel have allowed 26.9% from three in the qualifying campaign. However, they struggled a bit in offense with 70.0 PPG. They are forcing 13 turnovers per game in the season.
Roman Sorkin was the top scorer in the last game with 20 points. Carrington went for 11 points. He could also be an offensive threat in the upcoming fixture. Carrington averaged 15.4 points in the last five matches. Out of the last ten, he crossed the 20-point mark three times. We back Khadeen to score a double-double in the home fixture against Cyprus.
Cyprus Preview
Cyprus are such a terrible side considering their form in FIBA competitions. The visitors arrived in the third game of the FIBA World Cup qualifiers with two straight victories. Cyprus lost to Germany 64-83 in the previous game, following a 40-point blowout loss to Croatia in the opener. Surprisingly, they qualified for the European Championship but dropped all five games in the group stage with a blowout margin.
Cyprus were outscored 9-27 in the third quarter and eventually it proved decisive. The hosts were shooting 41% from the floor and 24% from the three-point line. Defensively, they recorded 11 steals but also forced 13 turnovers. Cyprus averaged 62 points and allowed 91.5 points per game in the qualifying games. They are committing 12 turnovers per game.
Nikos Stylianou was top performer against Germany with 16 points. Ioannis Giannaras went for 12 points. Only two players reached double figures. Cyprus were also out-rebounded 23-44. Giannaras could be an offensive threat for Israel. He has been a consistent player in the Cyprus Basketball Division. Stylianou would miss out this fixture so we back Giannaras to be a top-scorer with 15 points in the road contest.
Israel vs Cyprus Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Khadeen Carrington |
| SG | Tamir Blatt |
| SF | Roman Sorkin |
| PF | Yovel Zoosman |
| C | Itay Segev |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Filippos Tigkas |
| SG | Ioannis Giannaras |
| SF | Nikos Stylianou |
| PF | Georgios Tretiakov |
| C | Michalis Koumis |
ISRAEL vs CYPRUS
Winning PredictionIsrael head into the road contest as the favourites to win this match, considering solid defense in the lineup and superior ball-movement. We are backing the Israeli side to win the first game of the group and reach top-two spot in the group table. We back both teams to score 178 points total with Israel breaking the 100-point mark.
1xBet
100% up to ₱8,000