Match Info
World Cup - Qualification - First round - Round 3Date: 27 February 2026, FridayLocation: Dome Charleroi (Spiroudome) (Charleroi)Where to Watch on TV: | |
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France | beIN Sports 1 |
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- The most likely Over/Under: 159.25
- The most likely Handicap: 2 (-3)
- The best margin for this event is 6.3%, offered by

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Belgium 37.6% | Finland 62.4% |
Initial Probability
(when we started the analysis)
Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:
Belgium has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-7.4%)Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, indicating that Belgium's form might have worsened.Finland has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+7.4%)Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting Finland's recent form is better than expected.Belgium - Finland Predictions
Users Predictions:
7 users predict this event. Belgium will win (votes: 4 - 57.1%). Finland will win (votes: 3 - 42.9%). Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): 2 Selected Experts predict this event. Belgium (votes: 2 - 100%). Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by Selected Experts:- O/U 159.5, OT - under (votes: 1 - 100%) .
Expected Score (Market Odds): 79:82 
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Lineups
| Starting Lineups |
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12. Bleijenbergh V. Merkezefendi
| 16. Blomgren P. Syntainics MBC
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27. Dedroog L. Mechelen
| 30. Gustavson A. Oostende
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26. De Ridder N. Antwerp Giants
| 18. Jantunen M. Fenerbahce
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4. Lecomte E. Valcea
| 13. Nkamhoua O. Varese
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11. Schwartz L. Saint Quentin
| 9. Salin S. Estudiantes
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| Substitutes |
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25. Bratanovic H. Oostende
| 22. Adler S. Salon Vilpas
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44. Guisse M. Limoges
| 25. Amzil M. Trepca
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47. Izaw Bolavie A. Palmer Basket
| 14. Kantonen H. Joensuun Kataja
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29. Ledegen S. Okapi Aalst
| 20. Madsen A. AS Karditsas
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30. Swenson S. Sporting CP
| 21. Maxhuni E. Gravelines-Dunkerque
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34. Van den Eynde N. Okapi Aalst
| 24. Muurinen M. Partizan Mozzart Bet
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31. Vanderhaegen T. Limburg
| 35. Seppala I. Kecskemeti TE
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| Coaches |
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. Mahe J.
| . Tuovi L.
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Preview
In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Belgium won 2. Finland will hold a modest advantage in this match.There will not play in Belgium: Vanwijn H.
(Achilles Tendon Injury)In the last 6 head-to-head matches, Belgium won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 413:483. (average 68.8:80.5).
Form
✺ - easy match;
✺ - difficult match;
Latest Head to Head
| Friendly International Basketball | | | 11.08.25 | Finland - Belgium | 92:74 | | 06.08.22 | Finland - Belgium | 80:71 | | 04.08.22 | Finland - Belgium | 71:75 | | 14.08.15 | Belgium - Finland | 62:75 | | EuroBasket | | | 08.09.12 | Belgium - Finland | 71:68 | | 24.08.12 | Finland - Belgium | 97:60 |
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