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As South Korea prepares to host Japan at the World Championship Basketball event on July 6, 2026, fans can expect an intense showdown between these two regional rivals. South Korea enters this match with a challenging recent record, having lost their last game, which may impact their confidence and momentum. Conversely, Japan comes off a victory in their last outing, potentially giving them an edge in terms of morale and form.
Tactically, South Korea will need to leverage their home court advantage and focus on solid defensive strategies to counter Japan’s offensive prowess. Historically, Japan has demonstrated a strong ability to execute plays and maintain ball control, which could be decisive in this matchup. The bookmakers’ odds reflect these dynamics, with Japan favored at 1.46 compared to South Korea’s 2.4, hinting at Japan’s stronger recent form and overall team cohesion.
The predicted final score of 76:81 suggests a close contest, emphasizing the possibility of a competitive match. Ultimately, while the odds favor Japan, the unpredictability of a rivalry game means that South Korea could very well harness the support of their home crowd to challenge the favorites.
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| South Korea 42.6% |
Japan 57.4% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 76:81
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.92 | 1.75 | ||
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2.40 | 1.46 |
Latest Results
| 03.07.26 South Korea basketball – Chinese Taipei basketball – 80:82 OT 01.03.26 Japan basketball – South Korea basketball – 78:72 26.02.26 Chinese Taipei basketball – South Korea basketball – 77:65 01.12.25 South Korea basketball – China basketball – 90:76 28.11.25 China basketball – South Korea basketball – 76:80 |
03.07.26 China basketball – Japan basketball – 73:92 01.03.26 Japan basketball – South Korea basketball – 78:72 26.02.26 Japan basketball – China basketball – 80:87 01.12.25 Chinese Taipei basketball – Japan basketball – 73:80 28.11.25 Japan basketball – Chinese Taipei basketball – 90:64 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 01.03.26 Japan basketball – South Korea basketball – 78:72 11.07.25 South Korea basketball – Japan basketball – 91:77 05.07.24 Japan basketball – South Korea basketball – 84:85 06.10.23 South Korea basketball – Japan basketball – 74:55 29.09.23 Japan basketball – South Korea basketball – 83:77 |
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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