Latvia vs Netherlands, Fiba Basketball World Cup 2027, European Qualifiers, Today Match Prediction
Latvia
Netherlands
Can the Netherlands Stop Latvia’s Momentum?
- Latvia is ranked 11th in the world.
- Netherlands is ranked 54th in the world.
- In the last two EBC Qualifiers, Latvia won both the matches.
Latvia to win and cover the spread(-5.5)
| Tournament: | Fiba Basketball World Cup 2027, European Qualifiers |
| Live Streaming: | Courtside 1891 |
| Venue: | Riga, Xiaomi Arena |
| Tip Off: | 23:00:00 |
Latvia vs Netherlands Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.34 | 3.20 |
Latvia vs Netherlands Match Prediction & Analysis
Latvia host Netherlands on 28 Nov 2025 in the FIBA World Cup 2027 European Qualifiers. Latvia enter as favorites with home-court advantage and historical edge, aiming to set the tone early. Netherlands bring momentum from pre-qualifiers and could challenge if they execute sharply. Expect a competitive game, but Latvia likely edge a close victory.
In the last three head-to-head matches, Latvia won all three matches. Latvia averages 85.5 points per game against the Netherlands. Whereas the Netherlands averages 75.5 points per game against Latvia.
Latvia vs Netherlands Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rolands Smits | 7.4 | 3.4 | 0.7 | 0.4/0.2 |
| Keye Van Der Vuurst De Vries | 9 | 1.8 | 4.7 | 0.4/0 |
Teams Preview
Latvia Preview
Latvia’s EuroBasket run ended in heartbreak after a gritty but flawed showing against Lithuania in the Round of 16, losing 88-79. The hosts opened with energy staying competitive through the first half but key lapses derailed their effort.
Star Kristaps Porzingis delivered a Herculean effort with 34 points and 19 rebounds, while Rihards Lomazs supported with 21 points and 7 assists, but even their huge contributions couldn’t compensate for costly turnovers and a late-game collapse.
Offensively, Latvia shot 40% from the field, including 31.4% from deep and 60% from the free throw line, while dishing out 17 assists. Defensively, they recorded 6 blocks, 6 steals and forced the opponent to commit 14 turnovers. However they were defeated on the boards, as they got outrebounded 44-36.
If Latvia learns from their mistakes and enters the Qualifiers focused, they remain a competitive side. The Qualifiers offer a fresh slate but they’ll need sharp execution and mental resilience to turn that slate clean.
Netherlands Preview
Netherlands delivered a dominant performance from start to finish, defeating Bulgaria 97-70 in the FIBA World Cup European Pre-Qualifiers.
Standout play came from Keye Van Der Vuurst De Vries, who scored 22 points and 13 assists. Tristan Enaruna added 18 points, while Lucas N’Guessan contributed 12 points and 9 rebounds.
Offensively, the Netherlands shot an efficient 51.5% from the field, including 41.9% from deep and 63.6% from the free throw line. Defensively, they were strong as well, outrebounding Bulgaria 34-33 and recorded 13 steals. They also forced the opponents to commit 23 turnovers.
Netherlands showed balance, depth and discipline in this convincing win that builds momentum and confidence as they compete in Group F of the FIBA World Cup 2027 European Qualifiers.
Latvia vs Netherlands Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Kristers Zoriks |
| SG | Rihards Lomazs |
| SF | Marcis Steinbergs |
| PF | Rolands Smits |
| C | Klavs Cavars |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Keye Van Der Vuurst De Vries |
| SG | Yannick Franke |
| SF | Grant Stolka |
| PF | Luuk Van Bree |
| C | Menno Dijkstra |
LATVIA vs NETHERLANDS
Winning PredictionLatvia are slight favorites due to home advantage, historical head-to-head lead, and roster cohesion. The Netherlands can make it competitive if they play aggressively and shoot efficiently, but Latvia’s experience and composure should prevail. We are backing Latvia to win this matchup.
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