Match Info

World Cup - Qualification - Second round - Round 1

Date: 27 August 2026, Thursday 🏁 Finished

Location: Dvorana Kresimira Cosica (Zadar) 🌤️ ...

Where to Watch on TV:

Country	Kick-Off	TV Channels
Denmark	20:00	DAZN
Finland	21:00	DAZN
Serbia	20:00	Arena Sport 9
Slovenia	20:00	Arena Sport 2
Sweden	20:00	DAZN
International	18:00	FIBA TV


	Croatia		Latvia

	1	2
	1.04	9.00	Watch
	1.09	6.50
	1.08	7.00
	1.04	7.60
	1.08	6.62	Watch
	1.02	7.80
	1.05	8.70
	1.06	8.20
Avarage Now (Initially)	1.06 ↓ (1.23)	7.68 ↑ (3.5)

The most likely Over/Under: 176.75

The most likely Handicap: 1 (-16)

The best margin for this event is 6.5%, offered by

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Current Win Probability

Croatia
87.9%

Latvia
12.1%

Initial Probability (when we started the analysis)

74%

26%

Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

Croatia has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+13.9%)

Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting increased confidence in Croatia's performance.

Latvia has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-13.9%)

Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, and Latvia might be facing challenges that affect their performance.

Who will win by Users?

1	X	2
66.7%	0%	33.3%

Croatia - Latvia Predictions

Users Predictions: 3 users predict this event. Croatia will win (votes: 2 - 66.7%). Latvia will win (votes: 1 - 33.3%).

Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by Selected Experts:

O/U 90, 1st Half - under (1.82) (votes: 3 - 100%) 🥉 Bronze Tip.

Expected Score (Market Odds): 96:80

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Lineups

Starting Lineups
18. Badzim R. Yukatel Denizli Basket	18. Cavars K. Sabah Baku
8. Hezonja M. Real Madrid	25. Laksa M. Krosno
9. Saric D.	19. Lomazs R. Neptunas
3. Smith J. Turk Telekom	28. Steinbergs M. Manresa
40. Zubac I. Indiana Pacers	66. Zoriks K. Yukatel Denizli Basket
Substitutes
29. Bozic L. Fundacion Granada	3. Blumbergs R. Petkim Spor
22. Brankovic D. Rio Breogan	35. Kilps K. VEF Riga
5. Jordano A. Split	44. Leimanis T. KR Basket Reykjavik
17. Matkovic K. New Orleans Pelicans	5. Mejeris M. Ostrow Wielkopolski
19. Mavra D. Rio Breogan	51. Miska A. BC Kalev/Cramo
99. Nakic T. Murcia	12. Strautins A. Derthona Tortona
24. Skara D. Cedevita Olimpija	22. Talcis T.
Coaches
. Mijatovic T.	. Gailitis J.

Preview

Latvia has been unpredictable lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).

Latvia may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.

In this match, Croatia is the undisputed favorite.

In the last 3 head-to-head matches, Croatia won 2 matches, drew 1 match, lost 0 matches, and goals 227:187. (average 75.7:62.3).

Form

✺ - easy match; ✺ - difficult match;

- Croatia basketball
DBB Supercup
22.08.26	Croatia - Germany	87:96 ✺
21.08.26	Croatia - Turkey	95:94 ✺
World Championship Basketball
06.07.26	Croatia - Israel	103:75 ✺
03.07.26	Cyprus - Croatia	50:123 ✺
Friendly International Basketball
24.06.26	Italy - Croatia	103:91 ✺
Form Coefficient (based on results and difficulties of last matches) - 5 LWWWL
- Latvia basketball
Friendly International Basketball
23.08.26	Latvia - Ukraine	82:84 ✺
19.08.26	Slovenia - Latvia	89:86 ✺
World Championship Basketball
06.07.26	Latvia - Austria	112:66 ✺
03.07.26	Netherlands - Latvia	69:72 ✺
Friendly International Basketball
28.06.26	Latvia - Georgia	77:87 ✺
Form Coefficient (based on results and difficulties of last matches) - 3.3 LLWWL

Latest Head to Head

Friendly International Basketball
23.07.19	Latvia - Croatia	50:75
19.08.13	Croatia - Latvia	71:71
18.08.13	Croatia - Latvia	81:66

Croatia - Latvia