Germany vs Latvia: Analysis and Prediction – These two teams will play a quarterfinal game at the FIBA World Cup.
Germany vs Latvia Odds
Germany vs Latvia (1/2): 1.22 / 4.36
Asian Handicap (-9.5 / +9.5): 1.92 / 1.84
Total Over/Under (168.5): 1.89 / 1.87
*Odds are active at the time the article is published
Germany Team News
Germany beat Slovenia more easily than expected with 100:71 and won first place in the group. This was the fifth win in a row for the German in this FIBA World Cup.
A new game and another 100 points for Gordon Herbert’s team. That figure is even more pronounced when you consider that in the first quarter, Germany scored only 11 points and lost that period by 14 points. The result at the end shows that in the remaining 30 minutes, Herbert’s team was as much as 43 points better than the opponent. That’s how dominant Germany looks at this tournament. And again Dennis Schroder was very good. With 24 points and 10 assists, with the support of four double-digit teammates, he was an unsolvable problem for Slovenia, which could not score more than 71 points.
Top defense and even better offense. It seems that Germany is the only team that can boast of top quality on both sides of the floor in this tournament, which is why it ranks among the main favorites. In the next game, it is expected that the defense will be put to the biggest test because Latvia can also boast of being able to score 100 points in every game.
Latvia Team News
Latvia convincingly beat Brazil 104:84, advanced to the quarterfinals from second place and continued to suprise. Before the FIBA World Cup, very few people expected to see them at this stage of the competition.
The Baltic team never ceases to amaze. After defeating France and Spain, it was Brazil turn to feel the full power of Latvia’s shooting potential. For some unknown reason, Gustavo Conti decided to defend Latvia by zone, which turned out to be a very bad move. Luca Banhci’s team made 16 three-pointers, scored 36 points in the third quarter, and routinely brought the match to an end. Davis Bertans, Arturs Kurucs, and Arturs Zagars scored at least three three-pointers each, but Andrejs Grazulis had the most – 24 points, mostly from the paint.
Latvia has done a great thing by qualifying for Mundobasket, but game after game they prove that they do not plan to stop there. When it comes to the quarterfinals, anything is possible, as Banchi also knows, but this time he will have to pay a little more attention to the defense because he will face an extremely talented offensive rival. At the same time, he will have to find solutions in attack, which will not be as obvious as against Brazil. Herbert is still a better expert than the inexperienced Conti and will know how to prepare the team.
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Germany vs Latvia H2H
These two teams have met each other six times. Latvia won only once.
Absences and Injuries
In Germany, Maxi Kleber is not in the squad due to a dispute with Dennis Schroder. Franz Wagner isn’t 100% fitt, and he is questionable for the next duel. Latvia cannot count on Kristaps Porzingis in this tournament, nor on the injured Dairis Bertans.
Germany vs Latvia Prediction
It is true that the quarter-final duel brings with it a certain kind of nervousness, which can affect the shooting rhythm of both teams. However, both of them base their game on the offensive. Considering that they score an average of 93.4 (Germany) and 90 points (Latvia), it is logical to expect that in this game the total number of points will be higher than the offered margin.
Tip-off Time: Wednesday 06.09.2023, 10:45 CET
Prediction: Over 166 points
Odds: 1.71
Sportsbook: 22Bet