Netherlands vs Latvia, Fiba Basketball World Cup 2027, European Qualifiers, Today Match Prediction

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Netherlands

Netherlands will resume their campaign for the 2027 FIBA World Cup European Qualifiers. The Dutch side are coming off a 83-85 loss to Poland which was their first in two games. Netherlands secured a victory against Latvia in the opening game. They won three out of four pre-qualifying matches. Meanwhile, the Dutch missed the ticket to the 2025 EuroBasket as they dropped three out of four qualifying games. 

The Dutch national team built a 53-37 lead at halftime but Poland pulled off a great comeback in the second half to take the game. The Polish side overcame a 21-point deficit to tie the game with 23 seconds left in the game. Three more baskets assured Poland’s victory. Netherlands would eye a comeback victory in the next assignment. Netherlands shot 35% from the floor and 28% from the three-point line. 

Yannick Franke led the scoring for the Dutch with 26 points and six rebounds. VD Vries added 18 points and six assists. Yannick Kraag contributed 13 points and five rebounds. Netherlands were outscored 27-35 in the rebounding battle. The Dutch recorded eight steals and two blocks. They had the biggest lead of 21 points in the game.

Latvia

Latvia are heading to the home contest in the 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifiers with a dominating 86-67 victory against Austria. The hosts dropped the campaign opener against Netherlands. They faced a round of 16 exit against Lithuania in the 2025 EuroBasket. Latvia may cross the line in the qualifying round as three teams will qualify for the next round in Group F. 

Latvia were shooting 45% from the floor and 40% from the three-point line. They were out-rebounded 33-34 but out-assisted 20-11. Defensively, they recorded 11 steals and four blocks. Latvia have allowed just 27.5% from three in the qualifying campaign. They averaged 82.0 points and allowed 77 points per game in the qualifying event. The hosts have been a strong unit in defense, averaging 3.5 blocks and 10.5 steals per game. 

Rihards Lomazs led the scoring with 24 points and Karlis Silins dropped 17 points and five rebounds. Steinbergs went for 10 points. Lomazs could be an offensive threat in the upcoming fixture. The guard scored 27 and 17 points respectively in the last two games. He has gone for 19 points and more in five of the last eight games. We back Lomazs to score a double-double in the home fixture against Poland. 

Netherlands vs Latvia Starting Lineups

Netherlands vs Latvia Match Prediction & Analysis

Netherlands national team will play host to Latvia in the FIBA World Cup European Qualifiers Group F. Latvia are coming off a terrble form, while Netherlands, currently on an inconsistent run in Europe, look to get a breakthrough victory. 

Current Standings: Latvia currently stand in third spot in the European Qualifiers Group F with a 1-3 record, while Netherlands are sitting at the second spot of Group F with a 2-2 record.

Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches): Latvia have won two of the last three games against Netherlands. Latvia are scoring 83 points and allowing 79 points. The average total match points in the last five matches between Latvia and Netherlands is 162. 

Netherlands vs Latvia Player Stats

NETHERLANDS vs LATVIA
Winning Prediction

Latvia head into the road contest as the favourites to win this match, considering a more tactical team on the court and superior offense. We are backing the Latvian side to win the second game of the group. We also back both teams to score 158 points total with Latvia breaking the 80-point mark. 

Latvia to win.

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