Serbia vs Iceland, Fiba Basketball World Cup 2027, European Qualifiers, Today Match Prediction
Serbia
Iceland
Will Serbia outplay Iceland?
- Serbia is currently ranked 3rd in the world, averaging 86.5 points per game.
- Iceland is currently ranked 44th in the world, averaging 84.0 points per game.
- In the last five matches, Serbia have 3 wins, 2 losses, Iceland have won 2, 3 losses.
Serbia to win and cover the spread (-30.5).
| Tournament: | Fiba Basketball World Cup 2027, European Qualifiers |
| Live Streaming: | DAZN |
| Venue: | Belgrade Arena |
| Tip Off: | 23:30:00 |
Serbia vs Iceland Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.02 | 11.80 |
Serbia vs Iceland Match Prediction & Analysis
Serbia host Iceland on 28 August in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 European Qualifiers. Serbia enter the game as the stronger side, sitting third in Group J, while Iceland are fifth. Serbia’s home advantage and recent competitive form make them favourites, but Iceland’s recent comeback win over Great Britain shows they can challenge strong opponents.
Serbia ranks 3rd in Group J with 4 wins, 2 losses, Iceland rank 5th with 3 wins, 3 losses.
In their last three head-to-head matchups, Serbia has won 3 matches, while Iceland has won 0 matches.
Serbia vs Iceland Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jovic | 27.0 | 2.0 | 2.5 | 0.0/2.5 |
| Jon Axel Gudmundsson | 10.2 | 5.3 | 2.3 | 1.3/0.1 |
Teams Preview
Serbia Preview
Serbia secured a convincing 94–81 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 European Qualifiers.
Nikola Jovic drove the game forward, scoring 32 points, 2 rebounds, Nikola Djurisic added 16 points, 3 rebounds, 7 assists. Aleksa Avramovic put up 8 points. Nikola Jokic defended the paint with 20 points, 10 rebounds, 11 assists (Triple-Double).
Offensively, Serbia scored 49.0% from the field goal, including 35.0% from the three-point line and 82.0% from the free throw line, with 30 assists. Defensively, they fell short on the board 33-29, with 9 steals, and 8 blocks.
Serbia’s 94–81 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina gives them strong momentum heading into their next game. The victory reinforces their confidence and offensive rhythm, while their strong first-half performance shows they can control games early. Serbia will look to carry that momentum forward and maintain their position as one of Europe’s strongest teams.
Iceland Preview
Iceland produced a dramatic 88–86 comeback victory over Great Britain in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 European Qualifiers.
Jon Axel Gudmundsson came up big offensively, contributing 25 points, 3 assists, 8 rebounds, while teammate Martin Hermannson added 20 points, 4 assists, 3 rebounds. Kristinn Palsson with 15 points, 2 assists. Elvar Fridriksson defended the paint with 4 rebounds, 11 points, 10 assists.
Offensively, Iceland shot 46.0% from the field including 45.0% from deep. They capitalized on opportunities at the line, dropping 61.0%, with 23 assists. On the defensive end they got outrebounded 39-32, with 8 steals, 3 blocks.
Iceland’s dramatic 88–86 win over Great Britain gives them valuable momentum heading into the next stage. The comeback after trailing by 11 points should boost their confidence, while their ability to perform under pressure will be crucial as they face stronger opposition in the Second Round.
Serbia vs Iceland Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Nikola Djurisic |
| SG | Aleksa Avramovic |
| SF | Nikola Tanaskovic |
| PF | Nikola Jovic |
| C | Nikola Jokic |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Jon Axel Gudmundsson |
| SG | Martin Hermannsson |
| SF | Kristinn Palsson |
| PF | Almar Atlason |
| C | Tryggvi Hlinason |
SERBIA vs ICELAND
Winning PredictionSerbia are clear favourites against Iceland on 28 August. Their stronger overall quality, home advantage and recent form should give them control, while Iceland will need an exceptional shooting performance to stay competitive. Serbia’s previous 92–66 win over Iceland also points toward another comfortable victory.
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