Germany vs Slovenia: Analysis and Prediction – Germany and Slovenia will play a game that will decide who will gain the first group spot in the FIBA World Cup quarterfinals.
Germany vs Slovenia Odds
Germany vs Slovenia (1/2): 1.47 / 2.69
Asian Handicap (-5.5 / +5.5): 1.91 / 1.85
Total Over/Under (175.5): 1.89 / 1.89
*Odds are active at the time the article is published
Germany Team News
Germany played another dominant game in the first round of the second phase. They beat Georgia 100:73.
The team led by Gordon Herbert had minor problems against Georgia in the beginning. Especially in the second quarter, when the rival scored 25 points, which is not so typical. However, in the second half there was only one team. Looking at everything played back to back, it cannot be concluded whether Germany’s attack or defense works better. In the second half, Herbert’s team scored 57 points and conceded 32, exactly as described in some of the previous analyses. With rivals of a lower level, it is enough for Dennis Schroder to be solid, with the support of his teammates for a convincing triumph. It was the same this time, as the point guard scored 16 points, with five more in double figures.
Germany is in a big rush, they are the team that left one of the best impressions in the tournament and they seem like a machine that has no plans to stop. By securing a place in the quarterfinals, a big step has already been taken. For a better position in the elimination, they will have to make another, the most difficult one so far.
Slovenia Team News
After a perfect first part of the tournament, Slovenia remained undefeated even after the match against favored Australia, in which they won 91:80.
That clash also revealed some doubts. One of them refers to whether this kind of Slovenia can beat a quality team if Luka Doncic does not score 30-40 points. The answer is that they can. The star of Dallas, unlike some previous matches, was more rational – nine shots, for 19 points, seven rebounds, and six assists. It was far from a perfect game, as he also had six turnovers. So how did Slovenia beat Australia? Mike Tobey played excellently – 8/10 shooting, 18 points, 12 rebounds, with five assists.
The fact that Slovenia proved that they can defeat the renowned rival of Australia even without the perfect Doncic is a big thing for the confidence of Aleksander Sekulic’s team and a message for the rivals in the rest of the tournament, that it is not a “one-man show” as much as it was thought. When Luka enters the zone, the situation for everyone on the other side of the floor will be even more difficult.
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Germany vs Slovenia H2H
These two teams have met each other seven times. The result is 4-3 for Slovenia.
Absences and Injuries
Slovenia is playing without Vlatko Cancar and Edo Muric, who did not travel to Mundobasket due to injury, as well as Jake Blazic, who was injured recently. Germany is without Maxi Kleber, who had a fight with Dennis Schroder.
Germany vs Slovenia Prediction
This duel will be a clash between two attacking, very inspired teams, which as leaders have top points. However, in addition to Schroder, Germany has many other options in attack, which cannot be said for Doncic, who is limited in that sense.
Therefore, our suggestion is that Herbert’s team will win by a higher margin than the handicap offered.
Tip-off Time: Sunday 03.09.2023, 13:10 CET
Prediction: Germany -4.5
Odds: 1.81
Sportsbook: 22Bet