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On August 28, 2026, Bosnia and Herzegovina will host Italy in what promises to be a compelling contest in the World Championship Basketball. Bosnia and Herzegovina comes into this matchup with a recent record of 1 win in their last 3 matches, suggesting a need for improvement in consistency and execution. Their previous encounters have shown flashes of potential but have often been marred by lapses in defense and inefficient offense, which they must rectify to stand a chance against a formidable opponent.
Italy, on the other hand, brings momentum into this game, having won their last two outings convincingly. Their playstyle is characterized by strategic ball movement and disciplined defense, enabling them to exploit turnovers effectively. As they secure a solid rhythm, Italy will likely seek to maintain control of the tempo and use their athleticism to capitalize on fast-break opportunities.
The bookmakers have set Italy as the favorites with odds of 1.6, while Bosnia and Herzegovina is offered at 2.11 for a home victory. Given the variance in recent form and overall team cohesion, this matchup is ripe for intrigue. While Italy may come in as the favorite, Bosnia and Herzegovina’s home advantage could play a pivotal role. As always, outcomes in basketball can be unpredictable, setting the stage for a thrilling contest.
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| Bosnia 43.1% |
Italy 56.9% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 81:84
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Betting Odds
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2.11 | 1.6 |
Latest Results
| 20.08.26 Bosnia and Herzegovina basketball – Poland basketball – 69:60 06.07.26 Serbia basketball – Bosnia and Herzegovina basketball – 94:81 02.07.26 Bosnia and Herzegovina basketball – Turkey basketball – 75:82 02.03.26 Switzerland basketball – Bosnia and Herzegovina basketball – 60:91 27.02.26 Bosnia and Herzegovina basketball – Switzerland basketball – 84:60 |
05.07.26 Italy basketball – Lithuania basketball – 87:84 02.07.26 Iceland basketball – Italy basketball – 83:102 27.06.26 Slovenia basketball – Italy basketball – 83:86 24.06.26 Italy basketball – Croatia basketball – 103:91 02.03.26 Italy basketball – Great Britain basketball – 84:75 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 31.08.25 Bosnia and Herzegovina basketball – Italy basketball – 79:96 04.08.14 Italy basketball – Bosnia and Herzegovina basketball – 99:71 19.07.14 Bosnia and Herzegovina basketball – Italy basketball – 70:75 28.08.13 Bosnia and Herzegovina basketball – Italy basketball – 62:73 28.08.13 Italy basketball – Bosnia and Herzegovina basketball – N/A |
Standings
America
Group A
| Pl | W | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | USA | 6 | 5 | 1 | 603:509 | 11 |
| 2 | Dominican Republic | 6 | 4 | 2 | 533:472 | 10 |
| 3 | Mexico | 6 | 3 | 3 | 552:548 | 9 |
| 4 | Nicaragua | 6 | 0 | 6 | 448:607 | 6 |
Group B
| Pl | W | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Canada | 6 | 6 | 0 | 624:491 | 12 |
| 2 | Bahamas | 6 | 2 | 4 | 543:561 | 8 |
| 3 | Puerto Rico | 6 | 2 | 4 | 537:553 | 8 |
| 4 | Jamaica | 6 | 2 | 4 | 518:617 | 8 |
Group C
| Pl | W | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Brazil | 6 | 6 | 0 | 562:452 | 12 |
| 2 | Colombia | 6 | 3 | 3 | 499:528 | 9 |
| 3 | Chile | 6 | 2 | 4 | 433:463 | 8 |
| 4 | Venezuela | 6 | 1 | 5 | 474:525 | 7 |
Group D
| Pl | W | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Uruguay | 6 | 5 | 1 | 501:409 | 11 |
| 2 | Argentina | 6 | 5 | 1 | 517:400 | 11 |
| 3 | Panama | 6 | 2 | 4 | 455:525 | 8 |
| 4 | Cuba | 6 | 0 | 6 | 400:539 | 6 |
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