Greece vs Испания Prediction 31 August 2026
🔊 In this Basketball World Cup qualifier, Greece are set to face Spain. Both sides are known for their pragmatic approach to the game, making it hard to imagine a scenario where offense takes center stage in this clash.
Head-to-Head
📊 The last meeting between these two sides took place at last year's European Championship, where Greece came out on top with a 90-86 victory. Looking back at their previous five head-to-head clashes, Spain hold a slight edge with three wins to Greece’s two.
Head-to-head statistics Greece - Испания
Greece Team Overview
At the moment, Greece are showing rather mixed results. While they looked solid in friendlies - beating Cyprus 82-75 and Poland 89-81 - they recently suffered a setback in a World Cup qualifier, losing 76-82 to Ukraine. This dip can largely be attributed to the absence of their marquee players from the current squad. It’s highly likely that Greece will continue to rely on their trademark pragmatic style, prioritizing defense - a hallmark of Greek basketball. Notably, in all three official games played this summer, Greece have yet to break the 80-point mark.
Match Results: Greece
Spain Team Overview
The Spanish squad have also arrived at this window without their marquee names. Perhaps the only real standouts are the Hernangomez brothers, but they're not the type of players to orchestrate the offense or control the tempo. Spain will have size in the paint, and defensively, they have the potential to perform at a solid level. This area will be a particular focus after their recent 89-95 loss to Portugal. Playing an up-tempo, free-flowing style with the current roster isn't the best idea - a fact the coaching staff has already recognized. Additionally, much will depend on the opponent’s approach. Spain should brace themselves for a physical, defensive battle. One concern, though: this summer, the national team have been conceding heavily - over 81 points per game.
Match Results: Spain
Prediction for the 1st quarter
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 3;
- First quarter wins at home for the hosts - 0; for the visitors on the road - 0;
- Average total points in the first quarter: 40.67;
- Today's home team averages 22.33, while the visitors average 18.33.
First Quarter Stats: Greece (home) vs Spain (away)
- Tournament matches played: 0 vs 0;
- Number of wins: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
- Number of losses: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
- Number of draws: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%).
- Average points scored: 0 vs 0;
- Average points conceded: 0 vs 0.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 5 vs 6;
- Number of losses: 4 vs 4;
- Number of draws: 1 vs 0;
- Average first quarter total: 38.7 (scored - 20.4, conceded - 18.3) vs 38.3 (scored - 20.4, conceded - 17.9).
- Under 44.5 points in the 1st quarter in last 12 Greece games.
- Under 44.5 points in the 1st quarter in last 11 Greece games (World Cup Qualification, Europe).
- Under 44.5 points in the 1st quarter in 10 of last 11 Greece home games.
- Under 44.5 points in the 1st quarter in 16 of last 18 Spain games (World Cup Qualification, Europe).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H:
- average total points per match for the home team - 79.33, for the away team - 81;
- average total points in H2H matches - 160.33.
Statistics: Greece vs Spain
- average total in the tournament: 158 vs 184;
- average total points scored: 76 vs 89;
- average total points conceded: 82 vs 95;
- average total points scored in the 1st half: 37 vs 41;
- average total points scored in the 2nd half: 39 vs 48;
- Greece: average total points scored at home in the tournament - 0;
- Spain: average total points scored away in the tournament - 0;
- last 10 matches (average total points scored): 77.2 (home - 79.17) vs 85.5 (away - 78).
- Under 162.5 points scored in last 8 Greece games (World Cup Qualification, Europe).
- Under 162.5 points scored in 8 of last 9 Spain away games.
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- Number of encounters - 3;
- Home team wins - 1, away team wins - 2.
- Spain won with a +1.5 points handicap in 6 of last 7 away games (World Cup Qualification, Europe).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Picking a clear favorite in this matchup is no easy task. Both teams have plenty of pedigree, but it's important to note that neither squad is at full strength. Add in the fact that the games are being played in the summer - when even the top stars are rarely at peak fitness - and it becomes even more unpredictable. These are two tactically astute sides, and under the current circumstances, they’re likely to favor a slow-paced, physical brand of basketball. With that in mind, our editorial team recommends backing the under 162.5 points in this one.
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Betting Tips: Greece - Spain
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