Basketball players of the national teams of China and Greece will meet in one of the qualification matches at the OI in Tokyo. On whose side will the victory be in this confrontation? Our sports portal gives a forecast for this game.
China
The Chinese national team managed to hold one qualification meeting by this time and lost to Canada with a crushing score of 79: 109. It is worth noting the fact that in some game moments the Chinese looked really great, showing, in general, interesting basketball, but the skill of the Canadian squad prevailed over hard work and perseverance. Only a victory in the face-to-face meeting with Greece will help the Chinese team to reach the playoffs of the tournament and compete for a ticket to the OI in Tokyo.
Greece
The Greek national team, like the Chinese team, managed to hold one meeting as part of the qualification for the OI in Tokyo. It is worth noting that "ellas" lost to their opponent with a score of 91: 97, although, in general, they showed very decent basketball, almost won the opponent. In the duel with China, Greece is considered the favorite. And it is difficult to disagree with this, because the Greeks have a stellar squad, woven from players of the national championship and players who play in the leading European championships.
Statistics and figures:
- Greece is a clear favorite of the game;
- China won 4 meetings out of the previous 5;
- Greece managed to win three times in the last 5 matches;
- The rivals met each other 4 times;
- The basketball players of the Greek national team won all the matches;
- The last face-to-face meeting of the teams ended with a score of 89:81 in favor of Greece.
Forecast
I believe that in this match, the Greek national team will show its true level of play and will be able to defeat the opponent with an acceptable handicap. It seems to me that the Greeks are stronger now, and due to their star players they are able to ensure an exit to the playoffs.