Hungary vs France, Fiba Basketball World Cup 2027, European Qualifiers, Today Match Prediction

Hungary vs France Basteball Odds

Teams Preview

Hungary

Hungary head into the contest with a 87-85 victory against France. They previously beat Finland to start the campaign on a winning note. With two wins out of two, Hungary are top of Group G. Three teams will reach the next round of this group so Hungary would eye to solidify their chances for the next round qualification. Hungary dropped four of the six qualifying games in EuroBasket and eventually missed the competition. 

Hungary will play two back-to-back games against France. Then, they will meet Belgium and Finland again. The next round qualification is on the cards for them. In the previous victory, they shot 50% from the floor and 54% from the three-point line. Hungary lost the rebounding battle 31-37 and out-assisted the opposition 23-20. 

Nate Reuvers led the scoring with 26 points and 10 rebounds, including five three-pointers. Szilard Benke went for 19 points, while Zoltan Perl chipped in with 14 points. Norbert Lukacs also dropped nine points. Adam Somogyi contributed 13 assists. Defensively, Hungary recorded five steals. They were trailing by four points with 2:39 left in the game. Hungary scored seven straight points to take the decisive lead. 

France

France have one victory and one loss in the first two matches of the FIBA World Cup European Qualifiers. The French side are coming off a 76-83 loss to Finland. They are sitting second in Group G. France suffered a defeat in the round of 16 at the 2025 EuroBasket. They need a consistent performance to reach the next round of competition. 

With a lead of 61-56 after the third quarter, France were looking towards a clinical victory. However, their sloppy shooting in the fourth quarter cost them a game. Finland outscored France 27-15 in the final period. France shot 46% from the floor and 30% from the three-point line. Both sides shared 33 rebounds each. Finland edged out them 19-18 in the assists. 

Matthew Strazel led the scoring for France with 11 points. Axel Bouteille and Lionel Gaudoux dropped 10 points each. The latter also grabbed seven rebounds. Yves Pons came off the bench to score nine points and five rebounds. It will be the first time since 2022 when France will take on Hungary in an international game. The French national team emerged victorious in the European Championship. 

Hungary vs France Starting Lineups

Hungary vs France Match Prediction & Analysis

The Hungarian national team will play host to France in the FIBA World Cup European Qualifiers Group G. Hungary are on a two-game winning streak, while France, currently on a H2H advantage over Hungary, look to get a momentum victory.

Current Standings: Hungary currently stand in top spot in the European Qualifiers Group G with a 2-0 record, while France are sitting at the second spot of Group G with a 1-1 record.

Head-to-Head Record (Last 3 Matches): France have won three of the last three games against Hungary. France are scoring 79 points and allowing 59.3 points. The average total match points in the last five matches between France and Hungary is 138.3. 

Hungary vs France Player Stats

HUNGARY vs FRANCE
Winning Prediction

France head into the road contest as the favourites to win this match, considering superior offense and solid defence. We are backing the French side to win their second game and extend the winning streak over Hungary.

France to win and cover the spread (-9.5).

1xBet

400% up to ₹70,000 on 4 Deposits with Reg Code: TOPBK

BET NOW