Latvia vs Israel, Fiba Basketball World Cup 2027, European Qualifiers, Today Match Prediction
Latvia
Israel
Can Latvia outclass Israel?
- Latvia is currently ranked 12th in the world, while Israel is ranked 29th.
- In the last five matches, Latvia has won two and lost three matches.
- In the last five matches, Israel has won two and lost three matches.
Latvia to win and cover the spread (-5.5).
| Tournament: | Fiba Basketball World Cup 2027, European Qualifiers |
| Live Streaming: | DAZN |
| Venue: | Latvia, Riga, Xiaomi Arena |
| Tip Off: | 21:30:00 |
Latvia vs Israel Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.46 | 2.78 |
Latvia vs Israel Match Prediction & Analysis
Latvia hosts Israel on August 30th after both suffered heavy defeats. Latvia lost 115-80 to Croatia, while Israel fell 106-86 to Poland. Latvia’s home advantage, higher scoring and stronger three point shooting provide an edge, but Israel’s 6-2 head-to-head record offers confidence. Expect a competitive, high scoring battle with little separating the teams.
Latvia is currently ranked 4th in Group K of the FIBA Basketball World Cup European Qualifiers with a 3-4 record, while Israel is ranked 6th in Group K with a 2-5 record.
In their last five head-to-head matchups, Israel has won all five matches against Latvia.
Latvia vs Israel Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rihards Lomazs | 18.3 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.0/0.0 |
| Roman Sorkin | 19.3 | 6.5 | 1.0 | 0.3/1.5 |
Teams Preview
Latvia Preview
Latvia suffered a heavy 115-80 defeat to Croatia in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 European Qualifiers.
Rihards Lomazs led the scoring with 23 points, while Arturs Strautins added 20 points and Kristers Zoriks added 15 points, but were unable to slow the hosts.
Offensively, Latvia just shot 44% from the field, including 55.3% from the two point range, 29% from the perimeter and 78.6% from the free throw line. Defensively, they got outrebounded 38-24 on the boards and recorded 0 blocks. Their perimeter defense also allowed Croatia to convert 42.9% from deep.
The result was especially damaging for Latvia after they entered the Second Round with a 3-3 record. The defeat exposed a significant gap in execution, but Latvia still has enough offensive talent to recover in the remaining qualifiers.
Overall, the team averages 83.1 points per game, while dishing out 18.4 assists. Defensively, they record 33.4 rebounds, 7.3 steals and 2.1 blocks per game.
Israel Preview
Israel suffered a 106-86 defeat to Poland in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 European Qualifiers, falling to 2-5 in Group K.
Roman Sorkin led Israel with 26 points and 5 rebounds, while Tamir Blatt added 11 points and 10 assists. Yam Madar added 13 points, Adam Ariel (12) and Khadeen Carrington (10), but their efforts weren't enough.
Offensively, Israel shot 43% from the field, including 42.5% from the two point range, 42.9% from the perimeter and 69.6% from the free throw line, while dishing out 25 assists. Defensively, they got outrebounded 42-26, giving away multiple second chance opportunities and allowed Poland to convert 60% overall.
The defeat underlined Israel’s defensive shortcomings against an elite Polish attack. Israel must improve its defensive resistance, particularly against efficient interior scoring, while maintaining its perimeter threat in the remaining qualifiers.
Overall, the team averages 80.6 points per game, while dishing out 20.3 assists. Defensively, they record 33 rebounds, 8.3 steals and 2.1 blocks per game.
Latvia vs Israel Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Kristers Zoriks |
| SG | Rihards Lomazs |
| SF | Mareks Mejeris |
| PF | Arturs Strautins |
| C | Klavs Cavars |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Tamir Blatt |
| SG | Yam Madar |
| SF | Adam Ariel |
| PF | Khadeen Carrington |
| C | Roman Sorkin |
LATVIA vs ISRAEL
Winning PredictionLatvia gets the slight edge at home after Croatia exposed defensive weaknesses in Israel as well, with both teams coming off heavy defeats. Latvia’s home court and perimeter shooting should help them bounce back in a close finish. We are backing Latvia to win this matchup.
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