France vs Сербия Prediction 23 August 2026
🏀 France and Senegal are set to meet again in a second friendly in just a few days. Their previous clash drew plenty of attention from fans and ended with Serbia edging out a narrow win. Victor Wembanyama, who struggled in his head-to-head against Jokic, is eager to bounce back on home court. All signs point to another entertaining encounter - even if both teams remain primarily focused on gearing up for the next stage of World Cup qualification.
France Team Overview
France head into this clash on the back of a strong run, claiming seven wins from their last ten outings and suffering just one defeat in their most recent five games. That lone setback came against Serbia on August 20 in a packed Belgrade friendly, where France fell 87-90. The team struggled through the middle quarters but showed tremendous resilience in the final period, nearly erasing a double-digit deficit. Wembanyama had a below-par performance last time out (10 points, 6 turnovers), but with home-court advantage and more familiarity with Serbia’s defense, he’s expected to deliver a more impactful showing. Gobert and Noua are also set to provide plenty of support in the frontcourt.
Match Results: France
Serbia Team Overview
The Serbians claimed victory in their last head-to-head clash, powered by a dominant performance from superstar Jokic (20 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists), with solid support from Milutinov and Avramovic. However, Serbia lost focus down the stretch, committing 21 turnovers and nearly letting a sure win slip away. Maintaining that standard on the road will be even tougher. Another intriguing factor is what lineup the Balkan side will field in France, especially with World Cup qualifiers on the horizon - there’s little chance they’ll risk their top players’ fitness. Expect to see more minutes for the rotation players this time around.
Match Results: Serbia
⭐ Editorial Prediction
The teams combined for 177 points in Belgrade. Heading into the rematch, both coaching staffs are certain to focus on tightening up their defenses - France in particular will be looking for answers against Jokic-led pick-and-rolls. We expect both sides to make defensive adjustments after that high-scoring opener, making it unlikely they'll reach similar offensive numbers this time around. With crucial World Cup qualifiers looming, the coaches are also likely to manage the minutes of their key players, which should further limit scoring output. It's hard to see the bench players maintaining such a high offensive tempo. Our pick: under 172.5 total points.
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