Turkey vs Lithuania, Fiba Basketball World Cup 2027, European Qualifiers, Today Match Prediction
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Can Turkiye topple Lithuania?
- Turkiye is currently ranked 11th in the world, averaging 88.5 points per game.
- Lithuania is currently ranked 10th in the world, averaging 90.5 points per game.
- In the last five matches, Turkiye have 5 wins, 0 loss, Lithuania have won 2, 3 losses.
Turkiye to win and cover the spread (-10.5).
| Tournament: | Fiba Basketball World Cup 2027, European Qualifiers |
| Live Streaming: | DAZN |
| Venue: | Turkcell Basketball Development Center |
| Tip Off: | 23:30:00 |
Turkey vs Lithuania Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.18 | 4.82 |
Turkey vs Lithuania Match Prediction & Analysis
Turkiye face Lithuania on August 28 in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 European Qualifiers. Turkiye enter the second round unbeaten after a dominant first phase, while Lithuania will look to respond after their narrow loss to Italy. The matchup promises an intense battle between two strong European sides.
Turkiye ranks 1st in Group J with 6 wins, 0 loss, Lithuania rank 4th with 3 wins, 3 losses.
In their last twelve head-to-head matchups, Turkiye has won 3 matches, while Lithuania has won 9 matches.
Turkey vs Lithuania Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omer Faruk Yurtseven | 11.5 | 4.8 | 0.2 | 0.0/1.0 |
| Azuolas Tubelis | 18.3 | 6.8 | 2.0 | 0.5/0.25 |
Teams Preview
Turkey Preview
Turkiye completed a perfect 6–0 first-round campaign in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 European Qualifiers with a convincing 95–72 victory over Switzerland on July 6.
Omer Faruk Yurtseven drove the game forward, scoring 18 points, 5 rebounds, Alperen Sengun added 17 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists. Cedi Osman put up 15 points, 3 rebounds. Adem Bona defended the paint with 15 points, 8 rebounds.
Offensively, Turkiye scored 63.0% from the field goal, including 37.0% from the three-point line and 71.0% from the free throw line, with 24 assists. Defensively, they secured the board 37-20, with 8 steals, and 7 blocks.
The 95–72 win over Switzerland gives Turkiye strong momentum heading into their next game. They finished the first round unbeaten at 6–0, while their dominant third quarter showed their ability to pull away defensively. This should boost confidence and allow them to enter the next match with strong attacking rhythm and pressure on their opponent.
Lithuania Preview
Lithuania suffered a narrow 87–84 defeat to Italy in Bologna on July 5 in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 European Qualifiers.
Azuolas Tubelis came up big offensively, contributing 25 points, 12 rebounds, 2 assists, while teammate Ignas Sargiunas added 14 points, 3 rebounds. Kasparas Jakucionis with 10 points, 4 rebounds. Jonas Valanciunas defended the paint with 6 rebounds, 9 points.
Offensively, Lithuania shot 43.0% from the field including 26.0% from deep. They capitalized on opportunities at the line, dropping 83.0%, with 14 assists. On the defensive end they outrebounded 44-30, with 0 steal, 1 block.
The 87–84 loss to Italy will motivate Lithuania to tighten up their late-game execution. Despite leading for much of the contest, they surrendered a 9–2 run in the final two minutes. Lithuania will need better defensive concentration and composure in closing stages of their upcoming Second Round games.
Turkey vs Lithuania Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Cedi Osman |
| SG | Sehmus Hazer |
| SF | Omer Faruk Yurtseven |
| PF | Alperen Sengun |
| C | Adem Bona |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Ignas Sargiunas |
| SG | Kasparas Jakucionis |
| SF | Azuolas Tubelis |
| PF | Iggy Brazdeikis |
| C | Jonas Valanciunas |
TURKEY vs LITHUANIA
Winning PredictionTurkiye are slight favourites against Lithuania on August 28, with their unbeaten 6–0 qualifying record and home advantage giving them the edge. Lithuania have enough experience to keep it close, but Turkiye’s stronger recent form should see them prevail in a competitive contest.
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