On September 4, 2025, the EuroBasket group stage will see France take on Iceland. Here’s a breakdown focusing on team performance for this match.
France
France ranks third in Europe and fourth globally. They reached the final in the previous EuroBasket but lost to Spain. This year, France started strong, beating Belgium 92-64 and Slovenia 103-95. However, they faced an unexpected defeat against Israel, losing 69-82. In their last game, they secured a tough win against the hosts, finishing 83-76. Currently, France leads the group, but a single loss could drop them to fourth place. Guerschon Yabusele is a key player, scoring 36 points in a game against Poland and averaging 15 points and 4.5 rebounds per game.
Iceland
Iceland is ranked 26th in Europe and 50th in the world. They missed the last EuroBasket and have struggled in this tournament. They lost their first game to Israel 71-83, followed by defeats against Belgium (64-71) and Poland (75-84). Their recent match against Slovenia was close, but they lost 79-87. Iceland currently sits at the bottom of the group without a win, and their hopes for playoffs are gone. The upcoming game against France is now about pride.
These teams faced each other once before at EuroBasket 2017, with France winning 115-79.
Interesting facts and head-to-head
- France has won 12 of its last 13 games.
- Iceland has lost 8 of its last 9 matches.
- 3 of Iceland’s last 4 games have gone under a total of 159.5 points.
Prediction for France vs Iceland
France is the clear favorite going into this match. With Iceland having no tournament stakes left, they can play freely. France, needing a win, will likely focus on a strong offensive performance. We anticipate a high-scoring game with France winning comfortably. Prediction: total points over 157, with odds of 1.6.
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