Greece vs Cyprus Prediction 24 August 2026

Greece stand as one of the powerhouses of European basketball. Even with potential squad rotation as they prepare for World Cup qualifiers, the national team enjoy a tremendous advantage in bench depth, size, and tactical discipline. Head-to-head meetings with Cyprus consistently highlight the gulf in class, often resulting in blowouts - in their previous encounter, the Greek giants cruised to a 27-point victory (96-69).

Greece have delivered consistent performances in recent outings, winning six of their last ten games and coming off a victory in their most recent contest - a friendly against Poland. The team boasts an impressive average output, scoring 76.9 points per game while conceding 74.8 over their latest ten-game stretch. Their strengths are most evident on the defensive end, where they excel at protecting the rim and slowing down opponents - a trait that becomes especially pronounced against weaker sides.

Cyprus are mired in a prolonged slump, having failed to register a single win over their last ten outings. During this stretch, the team have struggled mightily on offense, averaging just 59.2 points per game, while their defensive woes are even more glaring conceding an average of 96.3 points. Their attack stalls even against similarly ranked opponents: Cyprus have scored under 64.5 points in eight of their last nine games. Defensively, they face major challenges containing physically dominant centers and consistently lose the battle on the boards at both ends of the floor. In friendlies, Cyprus often lose focus after halftime, leading to further lapses as the game progresses.