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As Croatia prepares to host Israel in the upcoming World Championship Basketball clash on July 6, 2026, both teams face critical opportunities to improve their standings. Croatia enters the match with a modest recent form, having secured just 1 victory from their last 2 contests. This suggests a potential struggle in maintaining consistency, but their home court advantage may play a pivotal role in their performance.
On the other hand, Israel is seeking to rebound from a challenging streak, having lost their last match. This loss may have compounded pressure on the team to deliver a stronger showing against a formidable opponent like Croatia. Historically, Croatia has displayed effective offensive strategies, leveraging their home support to disrupt opposition defenses.
The bookmakers indicate Croatia as strong favorites with odds of 1.1 for a home win, while Israel is positioned at 5.36 for an upset. This discrepancy reflects Croatia’s tactical strengths and recent form, but in basketball, unexpected outcomes often emerge. Both teams will be keen to capitalize on their respective opportunities, making this an intriguing matchup with no definitive predictions.
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| Croatia 84.8% |
Israel 15.2% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 89:76
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.06 | 6.95 | ||
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1.1 | 5.36 | ||
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1.12 | 6.00 |
Latest Results
| 03.07.26 Cyprus basketball – Croatia basketball – 50:123 24.06.26 Italy basketball – Croatia basketball – 103:91 01.03.26 Germany basketball – Croatia basketball – 91:89 OT 27.02.26 Croatia basketball – Germany basketball – 93:88 01.12.25 Israel basketball – Croatia basketball – 71:85 |
03.07.26 Israel basketball – Germany basketball – 86:92 01.03.26 Cyprus basketball – Israel basketball – 54:83 27.02.26 Israel basketball – Cyprus basketball – 94:54 01.12.25 Israel basketball – Croatia basketball – 71:85 28.11.25 Germany basketball – Israel basketball – 89:69 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 01.12.25 Israel basketball – Croatia basketball – 71:85 28.08.15 Croatia basketball – Israel basketball – 86:76 |
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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