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As Ireland prepares to host Azerbaijan in an upcoming EuroBasket showdown on February 27, 2026, both teams enter the match with identical records of zero wins in their last outings, highlighting a challenging period for both squads. Ireland, despite recent struggles, will benefit from home-court advantage, which is often pivotal in international competitions.
Tactically, Ireland has demonstrated a robust defensive strategy, complemented by a fast-paced transition game that thrives on exploiting opponents’ turnovers. This style could pose problems for Azerbaijan, who may need to solidify their defensive frameworks to contend with Ireland’s aggressive offense. Azerbaijan’s reliance on perimeter shooting will be tested, especially against the Irish defense that will look to close out on shooters effectively.
The bookmakers’ odds reflect Ireland’s status as favorites, with odds at 1.07 for a home win compared to Azerbaijan’s 7.89 as the away underdogs. The predicted final score of 87:71 suggests a clear advantage for the hosts. However, given the unpredictable nature of international basketball, both teams will be eager to secure their first victory, making this an intriguing matchup. As always with sport, no outcome is guaranteed, and surprises can occur on the court.
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| Ireland 88.1% |
Azerbaijan 11.9% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 87:71
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.06 | 7.5 | ||
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1.08 | 9.65 | ||
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1.06 | 8 | ||
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1.06 | 6.39 |
Latest Results
| 30.11.25 Ireland basketball – North Macedonia basketball – 76:88 27.11.25 Luxembourg basketball – Ireland basketball – 89:77 23.02.25 Azerbaijan basketball – Ireland basketball – 64:79 20.02.25 Switzerland basketball – Ireland basketball – 85:54 24.11.24 Ireland basketball – Kosovo basketball – 91:85 |
30.11.25 Azerbaijan basketball – Luxembourg basketball – 90:95 27.11.25 North Macedonia basketball – Azerbaijan basketball – 87:49 23.02.25 Azerbaijan basketball – Ireland basketball – 64:79 20.02.25 Kosovo basketball – Azerbaijan basketball – 81:79 24.11.24 Azerbaijan basketball – Switzerland basketball – 55:85 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 23.02.25 Azerbaijan basketball – Ireland basketball – 64:79 21.11.24 Ireland basketball – Azerbaijan basketball – 91:67 |
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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