EuroBasket, Spyros Kyprianou Arena (Limassol) on Thursday,
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As Cyprus prepares to host Austria in the EuroBasket showdown on August 27, 2026, both teams are seeking to break their recent winless streaks. Cyprus enters the match struggling with no victories in their last three outings, which raises concerns about their confidence and execution on home turf. Their inability to find form may affect their tactical cohesion, as they look to leverage the advantages of playing in front of their home crowd.
Austria, also in search of momentum, has lost their last two matches. Despite their challenges, the bookmaker odds favor Austria at 1.33, indicating a belief in their potential to deliver a strong performance. Historically, Austria may boast a deeper tactical repertoire, which could give them the edge in this matchup.
The predicted scoreline of 73:80 reflects the tight nature of this contest, stemming from both teams’ recent struggles. As the game unfolds, it will be essential for Cyprus to harness their home advantage, while Austria will aim to exploit Cyprus’s current form to secure a much-needed victory. Ultimately, as both teams navigate through difficulties, the outcome remains uncertain, and fans can expect a competitive encounter.
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| Cyprus 30.4% |
Austria 69.6% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 73:80
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3.05 | 1.33 | ||
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3.05 | 1.33 |
Latest Results
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06.07.26 Latvia basketball – Austria basketball – 112:66 03.07.26 Austria basketball – Poland basketball – 77:123 01.03.26 Netherlands basketball – Austria basketball – 87:88 27.02.26 Austria basketball – Netherlands basketball – 71:81 01.12.25 Austria basketball – Latvia basketball – 68:86 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 03.07.22 Austria basketball – Cyprus basketball – 78:49 24.02.22 Cyprus basketball – Austria basketball – 77:86 02.12.18 Cyprus basketball – Austria basketball – 71:81 13.09.18 Austria basketball – Cyprus basketball – 72:69 OT (58:58) 30.08.12 Austria basketball – Cyprus basketball – 77:52 |
Standings
Draw
Final tournament
1/8-finals
| 1 | Lithuania (B2) | Latvia (A3) | 88 : 79 |
| 2 | Greece (C1) | Israel (D4) | 84 : 79 |
| 3 | Turkey (A1) | Sweden (B4) | 85 : 79 |
| 4 | Poland (D2) | Bosnia & Herzegovina (C3) | 80 : 72 |
| 5 | Germany (B1) | Portugal (A4) | 85 : 58 |
| 6 | Italy (C2) | Slovenia (D3) | 77 : 84 |
| 7 | Serbia (A2) | Finland (B3) | 86 : 92 |
| 8 | France (D1) | Georgia (C4) | 70 : 80 |
Quarter-finals
| 1 | Lithuania (B2) | Greece (C1) | 76 : 87 |
| 2 | Turkey (A1) | Poland (D2) | 91 : 77 |
| 3 | Germany (B1) | Slovenia (D3) | 99 : 91 |
| 4 | Finland (B3) | Georgia (C4) | 93 : 79 |
Semi-finals
| 1 | Greece (C1) | Turkey (A1) | 68 : 94 |
| 2 | Germany (B1) | Finland (B3) | 98 : 86 |
Final
| 1 | Turkey (A1) | Germany (B1) | 83 : 88 |
3rd place
| 2 | Greece (C1) | Finland (B3) | 92 : 89 |
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