Stadium: Saitama Super Arena.
Spain vs Serbia will probably be the centerpiece of the Women’s Olympic Basketball Tournament. Who will be the stronger of the top European teams? Here are a few bets on the encounter.
Spain will be looking for revenge
The Serbs stopped the Spanish team from getting to the 2022 FIFA World Cup in June 2021 when they beat the Pyrenean team in the last UEFA European Championship quarter-finals. The Spaniards eliminated the Spaniards by beating them in the final.
The Spanish team started in Tokyo with an unexpectedly challenging game against South Korea. Having lost the first half -2, the Spaniards made up for it in the second half, winning in the end though quite confidently. The final score difference should not be misleading. The difference was 13 points in the 4th quarter, but at the end of the game, the Spanish scored 73:69. Chicago Sky and Dynamo Kursk centre Astu Ndur was the most productive player, recording a double-double - 28 points and ten rebounds.
Serbia were not without problems either
The reigning European champions played their first match at the Olympic tournament against Canada. As for the Spanish team, it was a hard match against a not very significant opponent. Serbia scored 8+ in the first half but lost the advantage in the third quarter. As a result, they had to win the fourth quarter, but fortunately for Serbia, it was over, + 4 in the last period and +4 in total. 72:68 - 16 points for EuroBasket 2021 MVP Sonja Petrovic.
Expert Betting Tips
Spain are by far the best European team in recent years. Now, at this year’s Eurobasket, the Serbian national team is attempting to dethrone them. The first step has been taken, but the second will not be easy. The bookmakers don’t seem to be favouring the Serbians. The Spaniards have as good a chance of success in the upcoming game.
Betting options:
- Spain to win for 2.09;
- Spain to win with a handicap (+1.5) for 1.85;
- Spain to win and Total Over 135.5 for 3.50.