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On July 2, 2026, Portugal will host Montenegro in an exciting World Championship basketball clash. Coming off an impressive victory in their last match, Portugal will be looking to build momentum on home soil. The team has demonstrated a solid offensive approach, effectively utilizing their fast-break opportunities and perimeter shooting, which could pose challenges for Montenegro’s defense.
Montenegro, yet to register a win in their recent matches, will seek to turn their fortunes around. However, they face difficulties translating their potential into performance, as evidenced by their streak of losses. Their tactical approach emphasizes a more traditional style of play, focusing on interior scoring and defensive resilience, which may not be enough against a Portugal side that thrives on intensity and pace.
The bookmakers list Portugal as favorites with odds at 1.68 for a home win, while Montenegro sits at 2.09. Based on current form and tactical edges, a predicted final score of 78:75 suggests a closely contested match. However, it’s important to note that in basketball, outcomes can be unpredictable, and both teams will be keen to clinch a critical victory.
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| Portugal 56.4% |
Montenegro 43.6% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 78:75
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.62 | 2.20 | ||
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1.67 | 2.07 | ||
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1.68 | 2.05 | ||
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1.64 | 2.22 |
Latest Results
| 27.06.26 Portugal basketball – Switzerland basketball – 81:70 02.03.26 Romania basketball – Portugal basketball – 101:96 27.02.26 Portugal basketball – Romania basketball – 99:82 30.11.25 Portugal basketball – Greece basketball – 68:76 27.11.25 Montenegro basketball – Portugal basketball – 62:83 |
02.03.26 Montenegro basketball – Greece basketball – 65:79 27.02.26 Greece basketball – Montenegro basketball – 65:67 30.11.25 Romania basketball – Montenegro basketball – 75:80 27.11.25 Montenegro basketball – Portugal basketball – 62:83 03.09.25 Montenegro basketball – Great Britain basketball – 83:89 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 27.11.25 Montenegro basketball – Portugal basketball – 62:83 04.07.22 Portugal basketball – Montenegro basketball – 62:77 29.11.21 Montenegro basketball – Portugal basketball – 83:69 |
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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