Germany vs Finland: Analysis and Prediction – Germany and Finland will play game of third round on the FIBA World Cup 2023.
Germany vs Finland Odds
Germany vs Finland (1/2): 1.22 / 4.28
Asian Handicap (-8.5 / +8.5): 1.78 / 1.97
Total Over/Under (174.5): 1.91 / 1.85
*Odds are active at the time the article is published
Germany Team News
In the derby of the second round, Germany beat Australia by 85:82 in a close ending and secured first place and a spot in the next stage of the tournament.
The absolute leader of the team was again Dennis Schroder. He punished every lapse in the rival’s defense and scored 30 points. He was particularly inspired in shooting for three – 5/9, he also added eight assists, which fulfilled the first prerequisite for a favorable result against a team of Australia’s caliber. The second condition was that the playmaker had support, which happened. Maodo Lo shined, scored 20 points, with four hits from the distance.
After securing first place in a very demanding group towards the end, Germany now turns to new goals. To transfer the maximum number of wins to the next stage and be in a better position in the fight for the quarterfinals. For that to happen, they have a very favorable rival, who disappointed at the World Cup and played below their expectations.
Finland Team News
Finland lost to Japan by 98:88, after leading by 18 at the end of the third quarter. The Scandinavian team came to the tournament in style and it seemed that they could be one of the pleasant surprises. The opposite happened, so they finished the competition after only two rounds.
Even against Australia, it was clear that the defense was the weaker side of Finland, but it was expected that the team led by Lassi Tuovi before the next game could increase their aggressiveness and beat the hosts. Everything went towards that, until the fourth quarter when Japan scored as many as 35 points and lost that part of the game by 20 points. Again, there was visible nervousness, as well as a lack of ideas when the ball was not with Markkanen, who also did not play up to par. He scored 27 points, but missed 11 shots and lost four balls.
Finland now faces a game against a rival who has shown much more in the tournament so far. In addition, Germany is the better team in better shape. For them, that duel will not be particularly important because they are already eliminated. Finland played the tournament below its potential and that will hardly change in the next clash.
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Germany vs Finland
The two teams have played each other six times. Germany won four times, Finland twice.
Absences and Injuries
Maxi Kleber missed his obligations with the national team this summer due to the conflict with Schroder. Franz Wagner was in the lineup against Australia, after an injury in the game against Japan, but he did not play. His status is monitored on a daily basis and there is a possibility that he will play against Finland. The Scandinavian team has no problems with injuries.
Germany vs Finland Prediction
Germany showed how dangerous can be when the three-point shot works, and Finland showed that they defend it very poorly. Motivation is also on the side of the squad led by Gordon Herbert, as is quality.
Because of all that, it would be expected that Germany would win by a margin higher than the offered handicap.
Tip-off Time: Tuesday 29.08.2023, 9:30 CET
Prediction: Germany -8.5
Odds: 1.78
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