Luxembourg vs North Macedonia, FIBA Eurobasket 2029 Pre-Qualifiers, Today Match Prediction

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Luxembourg

Luxembourg will be at home for a crucial game in the pre-qualifying event of FIBA EuroBasket. They enter the matchup with a 70-79 defeat to table toppers, North Macedonia. Luxembourg started the campaign with two straight victories over Ireland and Azerbaijan. With a 2-1 record, they take the second spot in the respective group. They had a third-round exit in the 2025 EuroBasket pre-qualifiers. Luxembourg also lost three out of four qualifying games in the FIBA World Cup qualifiers. 

Luxembourg have the scoring average of 84.7 points in the pre-qualifiers this season. They are allowing 82.0 points per game in the current competition. They are second in the field goal percentage with a 45.8% shooting. Luxembourg also ranks second in the three-point shooting (41.6%). It means, they are the top offensive side in the pre-qualifiers. Luxembourg looked sloppy in the shooting against Macedonia with 39% from the floor and 21% from threes. 

Ben Kovac was the star performer in the game with 20 points and 11 rebounds. Clancy Rugg dropped 15 points, while MC Kreps added 12 points and six rebounds. Philippe Gutenkauf chipped in with 12 points and five rebounds. When it comes to finding an offensive threat from the visitors, Ben Kovac is right up there. The forward averaged 29 points in pre-qualifiers and scored 20 or more points in all three games. We back Kovac to score 25 or more points in the upcoming fixture. 

North Macedonia

North Macedonia head into the contest with another humiliating defeat in the 2027 EuroBasket qualifiers. They suffered a 47-101 loss to Greece in the most recent game. In the last two games, their losing margin is 124. The hosts will play their final game of the campaign against Luxembourg. North Macedonia are already eliminated from the playoffs. They are the worst defensive side in the league with a poor point difference. 

North Macedonia shot 32% from the floor and 10% from the three-point line. They conceded the biggest lead of 54 points. Three out of five games, North Macedonia conceded more than 100 points. With a 64.4 PPG, they rank 26th in the scoring average among all teams participating in EuroBasket qualifiers. They were out-rebounded 40-47 and were out-assisted 14-29. 

Merritt Hempe was the only player to reach double figure for North Macedonia. She scored a team-high 21 points and eight rebounds. Aleksandra Stojanovska also contributed seven points. Their only win in the group stage came against Denmark in the final minute. Mariella Merritt Hempe could be an offensive threat in this fixture. The forward averaged 20.8 PPG in the EuroBasket qualifiers and reached the 20-point mark two times in the qualifiers. We are backing her to score 15 or more points in the home fixture. 

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Luxembourg vs North Macedonia Match Prediction & Analysis

The North Macedonia national team will play against Luxembourg in the FIBA EuroBasket Pre-Qualifiers Group A. North Macedonia are on a five-game winning streak in pre-qualifiers, while Luxembourg, currently on an impressive run in the group, look to get a momentum victory. 

Current Standings: North Macedonia currently stand in top spot in the EuroBasket Pre-Qualifiers Group A with a 5-0 record, while Luxembourg are sitting at the second spot of Group A with a 2-3  record.

Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches): North Macedonia have won three out of three games against Luxembourg, scoring 83 points per game and allowing 73 points per game. The average total match points between Ireland and Luxembourg is 156. 

Luxembourg vs North Macedonia Player Stats

LUXEMBOURG vs NORTH MACEDONIA
Winning Prediction

North Macedonia head into the road contest as the favourites to win this match for being the best offensive and defensive side in the pre-qualifiers. We are backing the visitors to win the sixth straight game. We also back both teams to score a probable 156 points with North Macedonia reaching 80 or more points. 

North Macedonia to win.

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