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On July 2, 2026, Syria will host Iraq in an anticipated World Championship Basketball matchup. Both teams come into this contest seeking to break a winless streak, as each side has recently lost their only match leading up to this encounter.
Syria, playing on home soil, has the advantage of familiar territory and support from local fans. Their recent form indicates a need for strengthened offensive and defensive strategies to capitalize on home court advantage. Historically, Syria has demonstrated resilience in tight games, which may play to their benefit.
Iraq, on the other hand, faces the challenge of performing away from home. The odds reflect a substantial gap in expected performance, with bookmakers favoring Syria significantly at 1.1 compared to Iraq’s 5.72. This suggests a perceived disparity in strength and current form. Iraq will need to focus on cohesive team play and discipline on defense to exploit any possible weaknesses in the Syrian lineup.
With a predicted final score of 78:65 in favor of Syria, this match promises to be pivotal for both teams as they seek to regain momentum. However, in sports, the unpredictability of the game means that anything can happen on the court.
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| Syria 83.9% |
Iraq 16.1% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 78:65
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.13 | 5.50 | ||
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1.12 | 5.65 | ||
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1.04 | 6.39 | ||
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1.11 | 5.46 | ||
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1.09 | 5.60 |
Latest Results
| 29.06.26 Iran basketball – Syria basketball – 72:68 27.02.26 Iraq basketball – Syria basketball – 70:78 30.11.25 Syria basketball – Jordan basketball – 48:100 27.11.25 Jordan basketball – Syria basketball – 74:59 10.08.25 Syria basketball – Iran basketball – 43:82 |
29.06.26 Iraq basketball – Jordan basketball – 59:108 27.02.26 Iraq basketball – Syria basketball – 70:78 30.11.25 Iraq basketball – Iran basketball – 71:86 27.11.25 Iran basketball – Iraq basketball – 94:68 09.08.25 Iraq basketball – Philippines basketball – 57:66 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 27.02.26 Iraq basketball – Syria basketball – 70:78 18.02.24 Syria basketball – Iraq basketball – 55:66 |
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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