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On February 27, 2026, Serbia will host Turkey in what promises to be a thrilling encounter at the World Championship Basketball. Both teams come into this matchup with a clean slate in their recent records, each looking to assert dominance early in the tournament.
Serbia, often known for their strong basketball fundamentals and tactical discipline, will rely heavily on their robust defensive strategy. Historically, they excel in ball movement and perimeter shooting, which can create opportunities against any opponent. Turkey, on the other hand, possesses a dynamic offensive style with a focus on transition play and aggressive rebounding. Their ability to stretch the floor with versatile scorers makes them a formidable opponent.
Current bookmakers place Serbia at odds of 2.37 for a home win, while Turkey is favored at 1.48. This suggests that while Turkey is recognized as a stronger squad on paper, the home advantage could tilt the scales in Serbia’s favor.
As the teams prepare for this critical clash, fans and analysts alike will be keenly watching how each side’s tactics unfold. With both teams in pursuit of an early momentum shift, this matchup remains open-ended, making predictions difficult and the contest thoroughly engaging.
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| Serbia 38.1% |
Turkey 61.9% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 80:85
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.47 | 1.46 | ||
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2.38 | 1.5 | ||
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2.37 | 1.48 |
Latest Results
| 30.11.25 Bosnia and Herzegovina basketball – Serbia basketball – 72:74 27.11.25 Serbia basketball – Switzerland basketball – 90:86 06.09.25 Serbia basketball – Finland basketball – 86:92 03.09.25 Turkey basketball – Serbia basketball – 95:90 01.09.25 Serbia basketball – Czech Republic basketball – 82:60 |
30.11.25 Switzerland basketball – Turkey basketball – 60:85 27.11.25 Turkey basketball – Bosnia and Herzegovina basketball – 93:71 14.09.25 Turkey basketball – Germany basketball – 83:88 12.09.25 Greece basketball – Turkey basketball – 68:94 09.09.25 Turkey basketball – Poland basketball – 91:77 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 03.09.25 Turkey basketball – Serbia basketball – 95:90 14.11.22 Serbia basketball – Turkey basketball – 77:76 28.08.22 Turkey basketball – Serbia basketball – 72:79 16.08.19 Serbia basketball – Turkey basketball – 87:72 04.09.17 Serbia basketball – Turkey basketball – 80:74 |
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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