Sweden vs France, Fiba Basketball World Cup 2027, European Qualifiers, Today Match Prediction
Sweden
France
Can France topple Sweden?
- Sweden is currently ranked 40th in the world, while France is ranked 4th.
- In the last five matches, Sweden has won four and lost one match.
- In the last five matches, France has won all five matches.
France to win and cover the spread (-13.5).
| Tournament: | Fiba Basketball World Cup 2027, European Qualifiers |
| Live Streaming: | DAZN |
| Venue: | Sweden, Stockholm, Avicii Arena |
| Tip Off: | 21:00:00 |
Sweden vs France Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 5.74 | 1.13 |
Sweden vs France Match Prediction & Analysis
Sweden hosts France on August 30th in a crucial European Qualifiers clash. Sweden enters after an 86-81 win over Finland, led by Pelle Larsson’s 31 points. France arrives in dominant form following a 92-67 victory over Slovenia, with Victor Wembanyama scoring 22. France’s depth and interior strength give them the edge, despite Sweden’s home advantage.
France is currently ranked 1st in Group L of the FIBA Basketball World Cup European Qualifiers with a 6-1 record, while Sweden is ranked 4th in Group L with a 4-3 record.
In their last five head-to-head matchups, France has won all five matches against Sweden.
Sweden vs France Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pelle Larsson | 27.0 | 3.0 | 1.7 | 0.3/0.0 |
| Victor Wembanyama | 22.0 | 9.0 | 0.0 | 0.0/1.0 |
Teams Preview
Sweden Preview
Sweden produced a 86-81 victory over Finland in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 European Qualifiers, extending their winning streak to four games and improving to 4-3 in the Second Round.
Pelle Larsson was the decisive figure, delivering an outstanding 31 points and 5 rebounds to lead Sweden. Simon Birgander added a valuable 17 points and 10 rebounds, giving Sweden a strong inside presence.
Offensively, Sweden shot 48% from the field, including 55% from the two point range, 33.3% from the perimeter and 77.8% from the free throw line. Defensively, they controlled the boards 37-31, limiting second chance opportunities. Their perimeter defense held Finland to 24.2% from deep and forced 12 turnovers.
Sweden’s ability to overcome Finland’s home advantage and late pressure underlined their growing confidence and resilience.
Overall, the team averages 82.9 points per game, while dishing out 18.7 assists. Defensively, they record 37 rebounds, 7.7 steals and 2.3 blocks per game.
France Preview
France delivered a dominant 92-67 victory over Slovenia in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 European Qualifiers, taking control from the opening quarter with a 31-17 lead. Les Bleus never surrendered the advantage, extending it throughout the contest.
Victor Wembanyama was the standout, scoring 22 points on 6-of-10 shooting, grabbing 9 rebounds and blocking one shot in just 21 minutes. His efficiency rating of 24 underlined his impact.
Offensively, France shot 41% from the field, including an excellent 68% on two pointers, while Slovenia managed just 32% overall and 36.6% inside. France also converted 84.1% of its free throws, ensuring Slovenia could not capitalize on opportunities at the line. Defensively, they controlled the boards 49-43 and recorded 7 steals, 5 blocks.
The victory moves France to 6-1 in the European Qualifiers and reinforces their status as one of Europe’s strongest teams.
Overall, the team averages 85.3 points per game, while dishing out 18.6 assists. Defensively, they record 41.4 rebounds, 7 steals and 4.1 blocks.
Sweden vs France Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Ludde Hakanson |
| SG | Pelle Larsson |
| SF | Viktor Gaddefors |
| PF | Denzel Andersson |
| C | Simon Birgander |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Sylvain Francisco |
| SG | Evan Fournier |
| SF | Terry Tarpy |
| PF | Victor Wembanyama |
| C | Rudy Gobert |
SWEDEN vs FRANCE
Winning PredictionFrance remains the favorite despite Sweden’s four game winning streak. The French have the stronger 6-1 record, superior depth and a major interior advantage with Victor Wembanyama.
Sweden’s home court and Pelle Larsson’s scoring form should keep this competitive, but France’s size and efficiency should prove decisive late. We are backing France to win this matchup.
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