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As the World Championship Basketball clash between China and Japan approaches on July 3, 2026, this matchup promises to be an intriguing contest at China’s home venue.
China basketball enters the game with momentum from their recent victory, showcasing a solid performance that may bolster their confidence against regional rivals Japan. The team’s tactical strengths lie in their effective ball movement and a robust defense, which they will likely rely on to control the tempo of the game.
On the other hand, Japan basketball, despite coming off an untested recent form with no wins yet, will be looking to exploit their agility and perimeter shooting. Their transition game could be a key factor if they aim to counteract China’s physical style.
Bookmakers have favored China with odds at 1.34, highlighting their home advantage and recent form, while Japan is positioned as the underdog at odds of 2.89. Given the significance of this matchup and the stakes involved, both teams will be eager to assert their dominance on the court. As such, while China appears to have an upper hand, the unpredictable nature of tournament basketball means that Japan could pull off an upset.
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| China 68.6% |
Japan 31.4% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 85:78
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.36 | 2.95 | ||
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1.37 | 2.96 | ||
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1.34 | 2.89 | ||
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1.33 | 3.00 |
Latest Results
| 23.06.26 China basketball – Netherlands basketball – 65:60 01.03.26 Chinese Taipei basketball – China basketball – 93:100 26.02.26 Japan basketball – China basketball – 80:87 01.12.25 South Korea basketball – China basketball – 90:76 28.11.25 China basketball – South Korea basketball – 76:80 |
01.03.26 Japan basketball – South Korea basketball – 78:72 26.02.26 Japan basketball – China basketball – 80:87 01.12.25 Chinese Taipei basketball – Japan basketball – 73:80 28.11.25 Japan basketball – Chinese Taipei basketball – 90:64 12.08.25 Japan basketball – Lebanon basketball – 73:97 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 26.02.26 Japan basketball – China basketball – 80:87 20.02.25 China basketball – Japan basketball – 100:58 25.02.24 Japan basketball – China basketball – 76:73 28.11.21 Japan basketball – China basketball – 73:106 26.11.21 China basketball – Japan basketball – 79:63 |
Standings
Europe
Group A
| Pl | W | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Switzerland | 6 | 6 | 0 | 484:341 | 12 |
| 2 | Ireland | 6 | 3 | 3 | 454:470 | 9 |
| 3 | Kosovo | 6 | 2 | 4 | 442:489 | 8 |
| 4 | Azerbaijan | 6 | 1 | 5 | 405:485 | 7 |
Group B
| Pl | W | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Romania | 4 | 3 | 1 | 316:287 | 7 |
| 2 | Norway | 4 | 2 | 2 | 273:277 | 6 |
| 3 | Luxembourg | 4 | 1 | 3 | 271:296 | 5 |
Group C
| Pl | W | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Austria | 4 | 3 | 1 | 401:312 | 7 |
| 2 | Armenia | 4 | 2 | 2 | 346:384 | 6 |
| 3 | Albania | 4 | 1 | 3 | 290:341 | 5 |
Ranking of second-placed teams
| Pl | W | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Norway | 4 | 2 | 2 | 273:277 | 6 |
| 2 | Armenia | 4 | 2 | 2 | 346:384 | 6 |
| 3 | Ireland | 4 | 1 | 3 | 284:339 | 5 |
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