Lithuania vs Great Britain, Fiba Basketball World Cup 2027, European Qualifiers, Today Match Prediction
Lithuania
Great Britain
Will Lithuania outplay Great Britain?
- Lithuania has a 100% win rate against Great Britain.
- Lithuania is currently ranked 9th in the World, whereas Great Britain is ranked 44th.
- In the last four matches, Lithuania has won two and lost two matches, whereas Great Britain has just won one and lost three matches.
Lithuania to win and cover the spread (-16).
| Tournament: | Fiba Basketball World Cup 2027, European Qualifiers |
| Live Streaming: | Courtside 1891 |
| Venue: | Lithuania, Klaipeda, Svyturio Arena |
| Tip Off: | 21:00:00 |
Lithuania vs Great Britain Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.05 | 9.40 |
Lithuania vs Great Britain Match Prediction & Analysis
Lithuania enters with confidence after routing Iceland 99-82, relying on efficient scoring, depth, and strong ball movement. Great Britain showed improvement despite losing 84-75 to Italy, but turnovers remain a concern.
After Lithuania’s dramatic one point win in their previous meeting, Britain will believe they can compete, though Lithuania’s home court advantage and superior consistency make them favorites.
Lithuania is currently 2nd in Group D of the FIBA Basketball World Cup European Qualifiers with a 2-2 record, while Great Britain is 4th with a 1-3 record.
In their last three head-to-head matchups, Lithuania has won all three matches against Great Britain.
Lithuania vs Great Britain Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ignas Brazdeikis | 17.0 | 5.0 | 3.5 | 0.0/1.5 |
| Quinn Ellis | 17.5 | 2.5 | 7.0 | 2.5/0.0 |
Teams Preview
Lithuania Preview
Lithuania responded in emphatic fashion with a 99-82 victory over Iceland in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 European Qualifiers. After suffering a heartbreaking one point loss to Iceland days earlier, the hosts seized control early, racing to a 52-33 halftime lead before extending the margin to 23 entering the fourth quarter.
Ignas Brazdeikis led the charge with 27 points and an efficiency rating of 25, while Ignas Sargiunas added 18 points and Azuolas Tubelis added 11 points.
Offensively, Lithuania shot efficiently, converting 51% from the field, including 58% from the two point range and 37.9% from the three point line. Defensively, they controlled the boards 40-36, recorded 12 steals and forced the visitors to commit 17 tuneovers, while limiting themselves to just 11.
The convincing win keeps Lithuania firmly in the hunt in Group D and restores momentum ahead of the next phase of qualifying, with a performance that showcased their depth, defensive intensity, and offensive firepower.
Overall, the team averages 88.5 points per game, while dishing out 20.8 assists. Defensively, they record 41 rebounds, 8 steals and 3.8 blocks per game.
Great Britain Preview
Great Britain delivered a far more competitive performance but still came up short in an 84-75 defeat to Italy in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 European Qualifiers.
Quinn Ellis led Great Britain with 19 points and 6 assists, while Carl Wheatle added 15 points and 5 rebounds. Myles Hesson contributed a solid 12 point, 10 rebound double-double, but their efforts weren't enough.
Offensively, Great Britain just shot 38% from the field compared to Italy’s 46%, despite shooting 31% from the perimeter. Britain also lacked ball movement (11 assists) compared to Italy’s 24. Defensively, they did manage to control the boards (43-36), but key defensive lapses and 18 turnovers proved costly down the stretch.
Having just won one game so far in Group D, Great Britain must make serious changes and win their remaining matches if they hope to make it past the qualifiers. Overall, the team averages 77.5 points per game, while dishing out 16 assists. Defensively, they record 33.5 rebounds, 8.5 steals and 2.5 blocks per game.
Lithuania vs Great Britain Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Ignas Sargiunas |
| SG | Azuolas Tubelis |
| SF | Gytis Radzevicius |
| PF | Ignas Brazdeikis |
| C | Arnas Velicka |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Quinn Ellis |
| SG | Deane Williams |
| SF | Akwasi Yeboah |
| PF | Carl Wheatle |
| C | Myles Hesson |
LITHUANIA vs GREAT BRITAIN
Winning PredictionLithuania’s depth, home court advantage, and efficient offense make them clear favorites. Great Britain should stay competitive early, but Lithuania is expected to pull away in the second half and secure the win. We are backing Lithuania to win this matchup.
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