Netherlands vs Latvia, FIBA Women's Eurobasket 2027 Qualifiers, Today Match Prediction
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Latvia
Netherlands and Latvia Face Off with Group B Supremacy on the Line
- The Netherlands is currently 56th in the world rankings.
- Latvia is currently 37th in the world rankings.
- Netherlands has been averaging 81.8 points per game, while Latvia has been averaging 80.8 points per game.
Latvia Women to Win!
| Tournament: | FIBA Women's Eurobasket 2027 Qualifiers |
| Live Streaming: | Courtside 1891 |
| Venue: | Netherlands, Almere Stad, Topsportcentrum |
| Tip Off: | 00:00:00 |
Netherlands vs Latvia Basteball Odds
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Netherlands vs Latvia Match Prediction & Analysis
The Netherlands women’s basketball team will face the Latvia women’s basketball team on 15 March 2026 in the FIBA Women’s EuroBasket 2027 Qualifiers. Both teams enter in good form after recent wins.
The Netherlands rely on balanced offense and perimeter shooting, while Latvia bring stronger rebounding and inside scoring, making this a crucial and competitive matchup in the group.
Current Standings: Latvia is currently 1st in Group B of the FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2027 Qualifiers with 3/1 record, while Netherlands is 2nd in Group B with 3/1 record.
Head-to-Head Matches: In their last head-to-head matchup, Latvia defeated Netherlands 89-62.
Netherlands vs Latvia Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emese Hof | 18 | 7.5 | 2.8 | 1.5/0.8 |
| Kitija Laksa | 14.8 | 3 | 1 | 0/0.3 |
Teams Preview
Netherlands Preview
The Netherlands women’s basketball team secured an 87-77 victory over the Estonia women’s basketball team in the FIBA Women’s EuroBasket 2027 Qualifiers, showing resilience after a slow start.
Emese Hof delivered a standout performance, finishing with 23 points, 12 rebounds, and 7 assists, leading the Netherlands across multiple statistical categories. Her all around impact helped stabilize the team during the comeback. Other major contributions came from, Laura Westerik (19 pts) and Iris Vennema (17 pts).
Offensively, Netherlands shot 53.7% from the field, 33.3% from the perimeter and 61.1% from the free throw line, supported by their 19 assists. Defensively, they dominated the boards 45-25, scoring 19 second chance points and 52 points in the paint. They also forced Estonia to commit 18 turnovers, causing momentum swings.
In the end, the Netherlands strong second half offense and rebounding proved decisive, allowing them to overturn the halftime deficit and claim an important qualifying victory.
Overall, the team averages 81.8 points per game while dishing out 18.8 assists. Defensively, they record 41.5 rebounds, 8.3 steals and 2.8 blocks per game.
Latvia Preview
The Latvia women’s basketball team delivered a dominant performance to defeat the Slovenia women’s basketball team 79-53 in the FIBA Women’s EuroBasket 2027 Qualifiers. Latvia showed strong control after halftime, turning a tight game into a comfortable win.
Kitija Laksa led the scoring with 21 points, while Aleksa Gulbe added 15 points and Kate Vilka added 14 points.
Offensively, Latvia shot an efficient 50% from the field, including 30% from the perimeter and 81.8% from the free throw line. Defensively, they controlled the boards 37-35, limited Slovenia to just 17.2% from the arc and forced them to commit 20 turnovers.
The defensive lockdown in the second half proved decisive as Latvia outscored Slovenia 41-15 after halftime, sealing a convincing victory and strengthening their position in the qualifying group.
Overall, the team averages 80.8 points per game, while dishing out 18.8 assists. Defensively, they do well on the boards grabbing 42.3 rebounds, 4 blocks and record 6 steals per game.
Netherlands vs Latvia Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Laura Cornelius |
| SG | Iris Vennema |
| SF | Laura Westerik |
| PF | Charlotte Van Kleef |
| C | Emese Hof |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Ketija Vihmane |
| SG | Ieve Pulvere |
| SF | Kitija Laksa |
| PF | Aleksa Gulbe |
| C | Laura Meldere |
NETHERLANDS vs LATVIA
Winning PredictionLatvia’s disciplined defense and efficient perimeter shooting, led by players like Kitija Laksa, have been key strengths. If Latvia control the tempo and hit their outside shots, they should stay in command. We are backing Latvia to win this matchup.
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