Slovakia vs Cyprus, FIBA Women's Eurobasket 2027 Qualifiers, Today Match Prediction
Slovakia
Cyprus
Can Cyprus Solve the Shooting Slump Against Slovakia’s Elite Interior?
- Slovakia is currently 34th in the world rankings.
- Cyprus is currently 81st in the world rankings.
- Slovakia has been averaging 67 points per game, while Cyprus has been averaging 58.3 points per game.
Slovakia Women to win!
| Tournament: | FIBA Women's Eurobasket 2027 Qualifiers |
| Live Streaming: | Courtside 1891 |
| Venue: | Slovakia, Bratislava, GOPASS Arena |
| Tip Off: | 21:30:00 |
Slovakia vs Cyprus Basteball Odds
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Slovakia vs Cyprus Match Prediction & Analysis
On 14 March 2026, the Slovakia women’s basketball team faces the Cyprus women’s basketball team in the FIBA Women’s EuroBasket 2027 Qualifiers. Both teams are coming off losses and need a win to stay competitive in the group. Slovakia will rely on defense and rebounding, while Cyprus must improve scoring consistency to challenge effectively.
Current Standings: Slovakia is currently 2nd in Group C of the FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2027 Qualifiers with 2/2 record, while Cyprus is 4th in Group C with 0/4 record.
Head-to-Head Matches: In their last head-to-head matchup, Slovakia defeated Cyprus 70-59.
Slovakia vs Cyprus Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terezia Palenikova | 17 | 4.3 | 3 | 1.5/1 |
| Marissa Pangalos | 16 | 3 | 4.3 | 1.8/0 |
Teams Preview
Slovakia Preview
Slovakia women’s basketball team delivered a competitive effort but ultimately fell 63-55 to the Poland women’s basketball team in the FIBA Women’s EuroBasket 2027 Qualifiers. Slovakia stayed within reach for most of the contest but struggled offensively against Poland’s disciplined defense.
Terezia Palenikova was the only player from the team who managed to score in double figures (14 points).
Offensively, Slovakia just shot 31% from the field and 20.7% from the perimeter, which limited their scoring opportunities. Defensively, they got outrebounded 46-36 on the boards, giving away easy points in the paint and fast break points.
Despite the defeat, Slovakia remained competitive throughout the game, but offensive inefficiency and Poland’s rebounding advantage ultimately decided the outcome in the eight-point loss.
Overall, the team averages 67 points per game, while dishing out 13 assists. Defensively, they record 40.8 rebounds, 12 steals and 2.3 blocks per game.
Cyprus Preview
The Cyprus women’s basketball team struggled to keep pace with the Romania women’s basketball team in a 75-60 defeat during the FIBA Women’s EuroBasket 2027 Qualifiers. Cyprus showed competitiveness but found it difficult to sustain momentum against Romania’s disciplined play on both ends of the floor.
Marissa Pangalos led the scoring with 25 points, while Ioanna Kyprinou added 13 points and Eleni Pilakouta added 10 points.
Offensively, Cyprus shot 45% from the field, but struggled with 18.8% from the perimeter and 64.7% from the free throw line. Defensively, they got outrebounded 38-32 on the boards and committed 18 turnovers, proving costly down the stretch.
The result left Cyprus still searching for their first win of the qualifiers, highlighting the need for improved scoring efficiency and defensive consistency in upcoming group matches.
Overall, the team averages 58.3 points per game, while dishing out 13 assists. Defensively, they record 31.3 rebounds, 9 steals and 0.3 blocks per game.
Slovakia vs Cyprus Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Nikola Dudasova |
| SG | Alexandra Buknova |
| SF | Terezia Palenikova |
| PF | Katarina Sediva |
| C | Rebeka Mikulasikova |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Ioanna Kyprinou |
| SG | Marissa Pangalos |
| SF | Despina Papaioannou |
| PF | Eleni Oikonomidou |
| C | Eleni Pilakouta |
SLOVAKIA vs CYPRUS
Winning PredictionSlovakia’s stronger defense and rebounding advantage could prove decisive. Cyprus may keep the game competitive early, but Slovakia is likely to secure a win. We are backing Slovakia to win this matchup.
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