Adam Williams presents his prediction for the EuroBasket 2025 qualifying match.
The upcoming encounter is crucial for both teams, as it will determine who secures the second spot and potentially faces an easier opponent in the future.
North Macedonia
The Macedonian team have shown excellent offensive play in their first two qualifying games, averaging 82.5 points per game, with their leader Nenad Dimitrijevic averaging an impressive 28.5 points. Furthermore, they perform well on the boards, securing 33.5 rebounds, including 8.5 on the offensive end, which allows them to score 10.5 second-chance points.
Lithuania
Despite their status, the Lithuanians have encountered significant issues on offence, leading to a shocking defeat by Estonia (59:65). In the context of this match, it's worth highlighting that Lithuania have rebounding troubles, managing only 31 per game, with just six on offence.
North Macedonia vs Lithuania Prediction
While Lithuania are clearly the favourites, with a much stronger lineup on paper, their substantial offensive issues greatly hinder their performance. We see no reason why the Macedonians can't at least put up a commendable fight in this match.
