Turkey vs Ukraine: Analysis and Prediction – This will be the first round Olympics pre-qualification game between Turkey vs Ukraine.
Turkey vs Ukraine Odds
Turkey vs Ukraine (1/2): 1.015 / 12.00
Asian Handicap (-18.5 / +18.5): 1.83 / 1.83
Total Over/Under (159.5): 1.83 / 1.83
Odds via Bet365 Sportsbook
Turkey Team News
The team led by Ergin Ataman is in a very good form. In the recent period, after the defeat against Italy, they managed to achieve five consecutive victories. Three in friendly matches and two wins as part of this tournament. They have defeated the national teams of Iceland and Bulgaria.
Better part of Turkey roster is their front court. Alperen Sengun, Sertac Sanli and Omer Yurtseven could easily compete with the best European teams. Turkey’s gameplay in this match will likely revolve around their presence.
Turkey has won its last two senior basketball medals when hosting the tournament, in 2001 and 2010. With good form and home court advantage, the Turkish national team is confident they can win this match.
Ukraine Team News
In their last six matches, Ukraine has recorded two losses, against Lithuania and Netherlands. However, before that, they secured victories against Sweden, Israel, and two wins in this tournament against Bulgaria and Iceland.
The Ukrainian national team is entering this tournament with significant changes compared to last year’s European Championship. A considerable number of players who carried the major load in the previous major competition are not participating in this tournament.
With wins in the first two rounds, Ukraine has secured advancement to the next phase of the competition, which might lead them to approach this match with a bit more relaxation. There’s a possibility that some of the key players will rest a bit in order to be better prepared for the crucial battles and the likely semifinale against Croatia.
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Turkey vs Ukraine H2H
In the past 20 years, Turkey and Ukraine played 11 matches, but Ukraine has only won once – during the FIBA World Cup 2014.
Absences and Injuries
Turkey’s backcourt was significantly weakened due to the absence of Shane Larkin, Scottie Wilbekin, and Cedi Osman. Ukraine is also missing key players such as Alex Len, Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk, Issuf Sanon, and Bogdan Bliznyuk.
Turkey vs Ukraine Prediction
This is a battle for the top spot in the group and a slightly easier opponent in the tournament semifinals. Turkey takes on the hosting duty, and we all know how crucial that factor is when it comes to this team. It doesn’t matter which sport or which squad we’re talking about, but Turkish athletes tend to step up their game significantly on home court.
Moreover, Turkey is a much stronger team. They team seems more capable of compensating for the absence of their star players than Ukraine. Because of all of that we suggest easy win for Turkey, at least by 19 points.
Tip-off Time: Tuesday, 15.08.2023, 19:00 CET
Prediction: Turkey -18.5
Odds: 1.83
Sportsbook: Bet365