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Will Lebanon outplay Korea?
Tournament: Fiba Basketball World Cup, 2027 Asian Qualifiers | Venue: Nouhd Nawfal Sports | Tip Off: 23:30:00
Live Streaming: DAZN
Lebanon to win and cover the spread (-3.5).
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| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.80 | 2.70 |
Lebanon produced a dominant 98-72 victory over India in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers, maintaining their unbeaten run.
Sergio El Darwich drove the game forward, scoring 19 points, 4 assists, 4 rebounds, Jihad El Khatib added 17 points, 3 rebounds. Karim Zeinoun put up 14 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists. Gerard Hadidian defended the paint with 14 points, 6 rebounds.
Offensively, Lebanon scored 56.0% from the field goal, including 42.0% from the three-point line and 71.0% from the free throw line, with 31 assists. Defensively, they secured the board 42-28, with 9 steals, and 5 blocks.
The 98-72 victory gives Lebanon strong momentum heading into their upcoming Second Round match. Their excellent ball movement and defensive discipline will boost confidence, while Ali Mezher’s record-setting playmaking provides another major advantage. Lebanon will look to maintain this intensity against stronger opposition.
South Korea produced a dramatic 81-79 victory over Japan in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers, securing their place in the Second Round.
Woosuk Lee came up big offensively, contributing 19 points, 2 assists, 7 rebounds, while teammate Junyong Choi added 16 points, 3 assists, 3 rebounds. Daniel Edi with 9 points. Jun Seok Yeo defended the paint with 8 rebounds, 8 points.
Offensively, Korea shot 46.0% from the field including 20.0% from deep. They capitalized on opportunities at the line, dropping 64.0%, with 16 assists. On the defensive end they outrebounded 37-35, with 11 steals, 2 blocks.
The 81-79 comeback win gives South Korea valuable confidence heading into the Second Round. Their resilience under pressure and ability to recover from a nine-point deficit will be encouraging. However, they will need greater consistency against stronger opposition, especially with key players potentially unavailable.
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Sergio El Darwich |
| SG | Karim Zeinoun |
| SF | Mark Al Khoury |
| PF | Jihad El Khatib |
| C | Gerard Hadidian |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Kisang Yu |
| SG | Woosuk Lee |
| SF | Jun Seok Yeo |
| PF | Daniel Edi |
| C | Jaeseok Jang |
Lebanon face Korea on 27 August in the Second Round of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers. Lebanon enter with strong momentum after an unbeaten First Round, while Korea will be confident after their dramatic win over Japan. Home advantage could give Lebanon the edge.
Lebanon ranks 1st in Group F with 5 wins, 1 loss, Korea rank 4th with 3 wins, 3 losses.
In their last thirteen head-to-head matchups, Lebanon has won 6 matches, while Korea has won 7 matches.
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergio El Darwich | 13.6 | 5.0 | 4.6 | 1.4/0.0 |
| Woosuk Lee | 8.5 | 3.8 | 2.3 | 1.0/0.0 |
Lebanon enter as favourites with home-court advantage and a stronger record in the qualifiers. Korea will be confident after their recent success against Japan, but Lebanon’s rebounding, shooting and overall offensive consistency should give them the edge in a competitive matchup.
Lebanon to win and cover the spread (-3.5).
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