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Is Germany Set for Victory?
Tournament: Fiba Basketball World Cup 2027, European Qualifiers | Venue: Limassol, Spyros Kyprianou Arena | Tip Off: 22:30:00
Live Streaming: Courtside 1891
Germany to win and cover the spread(34)
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 17.00 | 1.01 |
Cyprus opened their FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 European Qualifiers campaign with a punishing 100-60 loss to Croatia, a matchup that exposed the gulf in depth, physicality, and execution between the two sides.
Filippos Tigkas led the scoring for Cyprus with 14 points and 4 assists, while Aeneas Jung guarded the paint with 9 rebounds. Overall, the team had scorers but it was not enough.
Offensively, Cyprus shot 38% from the field and struggled from the perimeter, shooting just 25%. Their bright spot was from the free throw line, converting 81.8%. Defensively, they got outrebounded 47-35 and also committed 14 crucial turnovers. Cyprus struggled to counter Croatia’s size, pace and superior ball movement.
This loss puts them in a 0-1 record in Group E. Realistic chances of advancing are low but competitive play offers experience and exposure to the Cyprus team.
Germany made a statement in their opening FIBA World Cup 2027 European Qualifiers game, cruising to an 89-69 victory over Israel.
Oscar Da Silva led all scorers with 19 points, while Isaac Bonga contributed 10 rebounds and 5 assists, controlling both ends of the floor. David Kramer added 13 points and Joshua Obiesie added 11 points to support the offense.
Offensively, Germany shot 57.5% from the two point range, 82.4% from the free throw line, while dishing out 23 assists. However their three point shooting was weak with just 25%. Defensively, they dominated the boards with 42 rebounds. They also recorded 10 steals and forced the opponents to commit 20 turnovers.
This victory sets a confident tone for Germany’s qualifiers campaign, showcasing depth, discipline, and cohesion, a warning to Group E rivals Croatia, Cyprus, and Israel.
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Filippos Tigkas |
| SG | Ioannis Giannaras |
| SF | Nikos Stylianou |
| PF | Aeneas Jung |
| C | Kyprianos Maragkos |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Justus Hollatz |
| SG | David Kramer |
| SF | Isaac Bonga |
| PF | Oscar Da Silva |
| C | Norris Agbakoko |
Germany visit Cyprus on 1 December 2025 as overwhelming favorites in their World Cup 2027 Qualifiers clash. Backed by elite depth and strong form, Germany are expected to control the pace early. Cyprus will rely on home-court energy and disciplined defense to stay competitive, but the talent gap remains wide. A Germany win is highly likely, while Cyprus aim for experience and growth.
In the last two head-to-head matches, Germany won both the matches. Germany is averaging 89 points per game, while Cyprus is averaging 60 points per game.
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filippos Tigkas | 14 | 4 | 3 | 0/0 |
| Oscar Da Silva | 19 | 5 | 4 | 0/1 |
Germany’s depth, size, and scoring efficiency should overpower Cyprus across four quarters. Expect Germany to control the tempo early, dominate the boards, and create separation by halftime. We are backing Germany to win this matchup.
Germany to win and cover the spread(34)
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