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26 Aug 2025 | Sportsbetting
Betting forecast: Basketball Euros 2025
The Basketball European Championship is about to begin! Europe’s best teams will battle for the title in the coming weeks – with big emotions, thrilling duels, and plenty of highlights on the court. Who will claim the crown?
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Betting forecast: Basketball Euros 2025
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The favourites
Germany
Coming in as the current world champions, the German squad is arriving at the tournament with plenty of momentum. Their success is built on a cohesive core featuring the likes of Schröder and Wagner. Because of this synergy, our experts view the DBB team as one of the strongest candidates to lift the trophy.
Odds for Germany to take the European Basketball Championship: 6.00*
France
France is widely considered a top contender, even though their current roster feels a bit thinner without stars like Gobert or Wembanyama. That said, the 'Équipe Tricolore' possesses a deep basketball heritage and remains a formidable opponent for anyone.
Odds for France to take the European Basketball Championship: 7.00*
Greece
With the incredible Giannis Antetokounmpo leading the charge, Greece is viewed as a serious threat. While they have the talent and the heart, they've struggled to secure the final win in recent years, making this tournament a crucial opportunity.
Odds for Greece to take the European Basketball Championship: 10.00*
Spain
Spain continues to be a powerhouse in European hoops. As the defending champions and multi-time winners, they rely on a blend of experience and skill provided by players like Aldama, Ndiaye, and the Hernangómez brothers. They are consistent, disciplined, and always a threat.
Odds for Spain to take the European Basketball Championship: 15.00*
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🧠 Everything you need to know about the Basketball European Championship
EuroBasket stands as the pinnacle of basketball in Europe, gathering the most elite national squads on the continent. With legendary players like Franz Wagner and Giannis Antetokounmpo hitting the court in front of roaring crowds, it's a tournament guaranteed to deliver thrilling moments.
2025 Venue Cities: Riga (Latvia), Limassol (Cyprus), Katowice (Poland), and Helsinki (Finland). The championship finals will be held in Riga (Latvia).Host cities 2025:
Riga (Latvia), Limassol (Cyprus), Katowice (Poland), Helsinki (Finland); Final round: Riga (Latvia)
Tournament dates:
27 August – 14 September 2025
Participants:
24 nations
Defending champion:
Spain (2022)
Most successful teams: The Soviet Union leads with 14 titles, followed by Spain with 4.Record winners:
Soviet Union (14 titles),
Spain (4 titles)
Germany's historical peaks: European champions in 1993 and a bronze medal finish in 2022.Germany’s best performance:
European champions 1993, bronze in 2022
Tournament Structure: The event begins with four groups of six teams. The top four finishers from each group will move on to the round of 16.
4 preliminary groups of 6 teams, the top 4 of each group advance to the round of 16
Where to watch in Germany: You can catch every single game on MagentaSport, while RTL will broadcast selected matchups on free-to-air TV.
MagentaSport (all games), selected games on RTL (free TV)
