Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Women's EuroBasket match.
The Czech Republic open their Women's EuroBasket campaign on home soil in Brno. Drawn into Group C, they are expected to compete for second place, with the top spot likely going to Belgium. To ensure progression to the play-offs, it’s vital to beat the less competitive sides — Montenegro and Portugal.
Czech Republic (women)
The Czech Republic are considered dark horses in this tournament. Notably, USK Praha clinched the Women's EuroLeague title this season, and their standout players, Veronika Vorackova and Tereza Vyoralova, are now part of the national team. The roster also features promising youngster Emma Cechova, for whom the Brno court is a home venue. She impressed in recent warm-up games, averaging 11.3 points per outing.
Montenegro (women)
Over the past month, Montenegro have played seven fixtures, so their tactical setup is well-documented. However, they faced only limited high-level opposition — notably Italy and Slovenia — and struggled significantly, scoring just 41 and 42 points in those contests. These results reflect the clear gap in squad quality between Montenegro and stronger teams.
Czech Republic (women) vs Montenegro (women) Prediction
With the benefit of home-court advantage, the Czech Republic are expected to kick off their campaign with a confident performance. Given the level of opposition, a comfortable win appears likely. The visitors are not expected to pose a serious challenge.
