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As India prepares to host Qatar in the upcoming World Championship Basketball clash on July 2, 2026, both teams find themselves in search of form, having both lost their most recent matches. India, playing at home, holds the inherent advantage of a familiar environment, but currently sits at a disadvantage with a recent record of 0 wins from their last 1 game. This indicates potential vulnerabilities in their cohesion and execution on the court.
Qatar, similarly, has not secured a win in their last outing, weighing heavily on their momentum as they prepare for this critical matchup. Both teams will be eager to turn their fortunes around, which may lead to an intense contest.
In terms of tactical strengths, India will likely rely on leveraging home-court dynamics and fan support to energize their gameplay. Qatar may bring a more disciplined approach, focusing on defensive solidity and transitional plays to exploit any lapses from the Indian side.
Bookmakers currently favor Qatar significantly with odds set at 1.02 for the away win, while India stands at 9.74 for a home victory. However, with both teams in similar recent form, this encounter could very well hinge on momentary brilliance or tactical execution rather than outright form. Thus, predictions remain uncertain as the teams prepare to clash.
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| India 10.1% |
Qatar 89.9% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 71:88
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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9.01 | 1.03 | ||
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8 | 1.06 | ||
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10.3 | 1.01 | ||
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8.85 | 1.03 | ||
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9.66 | 1.02 | ||
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8.8 | 1.02 |
Latest Results
| 29.06.26 Lebanon basketball – India basketball – 99:56 27.02.26 Qatar basketball – India basketball – 99:73 30.11.25 India basketball – Saudi Arabia basketball – 57:81 27.11.25 Saudi Arabia basketball – India basketball – 75:51 09.08.25 India basketball – Saudi Arabia basketball – 59:84 |
29.06.26 Qatar basketball – Saudi Arabia basketball – 80:86 27.02.26 Qatar basketball – India basketball – 99:73 30.11.25 Lebanon basketball – Qatar basketball – 83:86 27.11.25 Qatar basketball – Lebanon basketball – 74:75 10.08.25 Qatar basketball – Australia basketball – 82:110 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 27.02.26 Qatar basketball – India basketball – 99:73 24.02.25 Qatar basketball – India basketball – 81:61 22.11.24 India basketball – Qatar basketball – 53:69 03.10.15 India basketball – Qatar basketball – 58:84 |
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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