Montenegro vs Azerbaijan, FIBA Women's Eurobasket 2027 Qualifiers, Today Match Prediction
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Montenegro Looks to Solidify Group Standings Against Azerbaijan
- Montenegro is currently 24th in the world rankings.
- Azerbaijan is currently 103rd in the world rankings.
- Montenegro has been averaging 77.5 points per game, while Azerbaijan has been averaging 46 points per game.
Montenegro Women to win
| Tournament: | FIBA Women's Eurobasket 2027 Qualifiers |
| Live Streaming: | Courtside 1891 |
| Venue: | Montenegro, Bar, Sports Hall Topolica |
| Tip Off: | 21:30:00 |
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Montenegro vs Azerbaijan Match Prediction & Analysis
The Montenegro women’s basketball team will face the Azerbaijan women’s basketball team on 14 March 2026 in the FIBA Women’s EuroBasket 2027 Qualifiers.
Montenegro enter with strong momentum after beating Ukraine, while Azerbaijan are coming off a heavy loss to Bulgaria. With better depth, defense, and scoring efficiency, Montenegro are clear favorites heading into the matchup.
Current Standings: Montenegro is currently 2nd in Group E of the FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2027 Qualifiers with 2/2 record, while Azerbaijan is 4th in Group E with 0/4 record.
Head-to-Head Matches: In their last head-to-head matchup, Montenegro defeated Azerbaijan 104-62.
Montenegro vs Azerbaijan Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marija Lekovic | 15 | 2.5 | 3.5 | 1.8/0 |
| Polina Shchukina | 11.8 | 5.5 | 4.3 | 1.5/0 |
Teams Preview
Montenegro Preview
Montenegro women’s basketball team delivered an impressive all around performance to defeat Ukraine women’s basketball team 79-61 in the FIBA Women’s EuroBasket 2027 Qualifiers. Montenegro set the tone early with a strong opening quarter, leading 28-21, and maintained control throughout the contest.
Marija Lekovic led the scoring with 22 points and 9 assists, while Nikolina Ilic added 21 points and Bojan Kovacevic added 19 points.
Offensively, Montenegro shot 47% from the field, including 40.7% from the perimeter and 72.7% from the free throw line, supported by their efficient ball movement (21 assists). Defensively, they failed to control the boards 38-32, but made multiple defensive stops (11 steals) and forced Ukraine to commit 17 turnovers down the stretch.
Overall, the team averages 77.5 points per game, while dishing out 20.5 assists. Defensively, they record 38.3 rebounds, 9.5 steals and 3 blocks per game.
Azerbaijan Preview
Azerbaijan women’s basketball team endured a difficult outing against Bulgaria women’s basketball team, suffering a heavy 120-40 defeat in the FIBA Women’s EuroBasket 2027 Qualifiers.
Polina Shchukina led the charge with 17 points, 7 rebounds and was the only player from the team who managed to score in double figures. Most of their teammates failed to score, with only five players registering on the scoreboard.
Offensively, Azerbaijan shot poorly, converting just 26% from the field and 10% from the perimeter. Defensively, they got outrebounded 49-29, giving away multiple second chance opportunities and easy points in the paint. They also committed 32 turnovers, which led to Bulgaria scoring 53 points off turnovers.
Overall, the team averages 46 points per game, while dishing out 11 assists. Defensively, they record 30.3 rebounds, 5 steals and 2 blocks per game.
Montenegro vs Azerbaijan Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Marija Lekovic |
| SG | Zorana Radonjic |
| SF | Bojan Kovacevic |
| PF | Nikolina Ilic |
| C | Natasha Mack |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Aylin Akbarzade |
| SG | Leyla Allahverdiyeva |
| SF | Salminaz Ramazanli |
| PF | Polina Shchukina |
| C | Adila Yusubov |
MONTENEGRO vs AZERBAIJAN
Winning PredictionWith superior depth, offense, rebounding, and defensive organization, Montenegro should control the tempo from the start. Azerbaijan may struggle to keep up offensively. We are backing Montenegro to win this matchup.
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