Adam Williams presents his prediction for the EuroBasket 2025 qualifying match.
The French team have started their qualification campaign with two wins, reaffirming their status as one of Europe's strongest teams. Now they head to Cyprus, where the home team have lost both of their qualifying matches.
Cyprus
Ranked 82nd in the world, Cyprus had their level confirmed in the first two qualification games, as they suffered heavy defeats to Croatia (63:92) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (66:99). The players struggle defensively, averaging just 0.5 blocks and 6.5 steals per game. Additionally, they commit an average of 15.5 turnovers per match.
France
By contrast, France easily overcame strong sides like Croatia (73:61) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (74:64). However, don't be misled into thinking this team lacks offensive power. They make 10.5 steals per game, converting those into 24 points. Furthermore, they have an impressive bench that contributes an average of 31 points per game.
Cyprus vs France Prediction
This game seems straightforward. We are confident that France will have no issues breaking through Cyprus' porous defence and will easily score their points—significantly more than the Cypriots' previous opponents.
