Sweden vs Italy (W) Prediction 23 August 2026
🔊 This is one of Sweden’s toughest tests in the group stage. As tournament hosts, they have the quality to challenge many of Europe’s top sides, but now face the reigning Olympic champions. Italy enter the match as one of the tournament’s leading favourites, boasting a squad capable of dictating play against virtually any opponent. The main intrigue lies in whether Sweden, backed by their home crowd, can make life difficult for the favourites-at least in certain sets.
Head-to-Head
📊 These teams have never faced each other before.
Sweden (W) Team Overview
The Sweden national team are in impressive form, having won each of their last 10 games. They have been dominant on both ends of the court, averaging 89.3 points per game while conceding just 73.1. In the current tournament, Sweden’s women have also looked confident, claiming victory in all their matches with a 3-1 scoreline and averaging 88 points per game. These numbers highlight their consistent ability to surpass the 61.5-point mark.
Match Results: Sweden (W)
Italy (W) Team Overview
Italy have also been in impressive form, winning 9 of their last 10 games. The Italians boast a solid defense, conceding just 53 points per game in the current tournament. However, their opponents typically average 72.9 points per match, which suggests Sweden could well surpass the 61.5-point mark.
Match Results: Italy (W)
⭐️ Editor’s Prediction
Sweden are in excellent form, having won all their recent games and consistently scoring over 61.5 points. Despite Italy’s strong defensive record, the Swedes boast enough offensive firepower to surpass this line. In six of their last seven EuroBasket fixtures, Sweden have scored more than 61.5 points. The pick: Sweden team total over 61.5 points.
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Betting Tips: Sweden (W) - Italy (W)
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