Montenegro vs Ukraine, Fiba Basketball World Cup 2027, European Qualifiers, Today Match Prediction
Montenegro
Ukraine
Can Ukraine topple Montenegro?
- Montenegro is currently ranked 18th in the world, while Ukraine is ranked 38th.
- In the last five matches, Montenegro has won three and lost two matches.
- In the last five matches, Ukraine has won three and lost two matches.
Ukraine to win and cover the spread (-2.5).
| Tournament: | Fiba Basketball World Cup 2027, European Qualifiers |
| Live Streaming: | DAZN |
| Venue: | Montenegro, Podgorica, Moraca Sports Centre |
| Tip Off: | 00:00:00 |
Montenegro vs Ukraine Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 2.30 | 1.67 |
Montenegro vs Ukraine Match Prediction & Analysis
Montenegro hosts Ukraine on September 1st in a crucial Group I matchup. Montenegro needs to rebound from a 101-74 loss to Georgia, while Ukraine enters after beating Greece 82-76. Ukraine’s momentum and perimeter shooting give them an edge, but Montenegro’s home advantage and interior strength should keep the contest competitive. Expect a physical, closely fought battle.
Ukraine is currently ranked 2nd in Group I of the FIBA Basketball World Cup European Qualifiers with a 5-2 record, while Montenegro is ranked 3rd in Group I with a 4-3 record.
In their last two head-to-head matchups, Montenegro has won both the matches against Ukraine.
Montenegro vs Ukraine Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yogi Ferrell | 11.0 | 1.3 | 3.7 | 0.7/0.0 |
| Oleksandr Kovliar | 18.9 | 4.7 | 6.3 | 1.1/0.0 |
Teams Preview
Montenegro Preview
Montenegro suffered a heavy 101-74 defeat to Georgia in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 European Qualifiers, falling behind early and never recovering.
Yogi Ferrell led the scoring with 12 points, while Jovan Kljajic and Igor Drobnjak added 11 points each.
Offensively, Montenegro shot 48% from the field, including 58.5% from the two point range, 25% from the perimeter and 73.3% from the free throw line. Defensively, they got outrebounded 37-36 on the boards, made multiple defensive lapses and committed 16 turnovers.
Montenegro’s inability to contain Georgia’s interior stars proved decisive. Montenegro must improve its fourth quarter execution and perimeter efficiency to bounce back.
Ukraine Preview
Ukraine secured an important 82-76 victory over Greece in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 European Qualifiers, strengthening their position in Group I.
Oleksandr Kovliar led Ukraine with 18 points and 6 rebounds. Maksym Shulga added 14 points, Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk (13 points) and Andrii Voinalovych added 11 points.
Offensively, Ukraine shot 40% from the field, including an efficient 39.4% from the three point range and 70.8% from the free throw line. Defensively, they edged Greece 38-37 on the boards, made multiple defensive stops through 7 steals, 5 blocks and forced 14 turnovers.
Ukraine’s defensive pressure and balanced scoring ultimately separated the teams. The win moved them to 5-2, putting them two games ahead of Greece in the group.
Montenegro vs Ukraine Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Yogi Ferrell |
| SG | Jovan Kljajic |
| SF | Igor Drobnjak |
| PF | Nemanja Radovic |
| C | Zoran Nikolic |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Oleksandr Kovliar |
| SG | Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk |
| SF | Viacheslav Bobrov |
| PF | Andrii Voinalovych |
| C | Dmytro Skapintsev |
MONTENEGRO vs UKRAINE
Winning PredictionMontenegro’s home advantage and 2-0 head-to-head record make this difficult, but Ukraine’s recent momentum and offensive efficiency should decide it. We are backing Ukraine to win this matchup.
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