Iran vs Spain: Analysis and Prediction – Iran and Spain will play game of third round on the FIBA World Cup 2023.
Iran vs Spain Odds
Iran vs Spain (1/2): 17.00 / 1.01
Asian Handicap (+33.5 / -33.5): 1.89 / 1.89
Total Over/Under (155.5): 1.89 / 1.89
*Odds are active at the time the article is published
Iran Team News
In the second round, after a dramatic finish and a technical foul by coach Hakan Demir, Ivory Coast beat Iran by 71:69.
With another disappointing game, the Asian team was eliminated and no longer had a chance to fight for the next stage of the competition. In the first match against Brazil, Iran lost by 41, and the difference could have been higher. Approach in defense that was not good enough. Yes, Demir’s team conceded 71 points against Ivory Coast, but that is because of zone defense, which the African team could not handle. Such a factor of “surprise” will not be able to pass against Spain.
Iran came into the tournament looking to get one win and try to fight for the Olympics. Nothing will come of it, because the next opponent is one of the biggest favorites in the tournament. The second Asian team on the FIBA list will end the tournament without a single victory.
Spain Team News
Spain secured the first place and placement in the next stage by winning over Brazil 96:78 in the second round.
“La Roja” performed very well against rival from South America. The performance was typical of what we get to see every year at major tournaments. Sergio Scariolo’s team quickly reached a double-digit plus, and the rival returned to minus five, but Spain then raised the level and immediately restored a high lead.
“La Roja” remains to play the last duel in the group without difficulty. The goal of Scariolo’s team will be to rest the leading players and to give a chance to those who have not had a lot of minutes so far. In the tournament system, every break is essential, and no one knows that better than the Spanish national team. Thus, this match will serve them for rest, but also for additional practice.
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Iran vs Spain H2H
The two selections played four matches. Spain won all four.
Absences and Injuries
One of the best players of Iran, Mohammad Jamshidi, was omitted from the list for the World Cup. Spain cannot count on Ricky Rubio, who retired due to mental health.
Iran vs Spain Prediction
In the last official match between the two teams, Spain only broke the resistance of its rivals in the last quarter and won by eight points. However, these two teams are not the same at this moment. Iran will not have the help of Yamshidi, the best player from that duel. In addition, the Asian team has big problems in defense, which Spain will take advantage of, regardless of the limited playing time of the main players.
Due to all of the above, it is expected that “La Roja” will win by a high margin, but that it will not be higher than the offered handicap.
Tip-off Time: Wednesday 30.08.2023, 10:00 CET
Prediction: Iran +34.5
Odds: 1.74
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