France vs Germany Prediction & Betting Tips - Men's Olympic Tournament

Prediction published on 01/08/2024, 12:15  by Kennedy Kechula | Modified on 01/08/2024 at 17:20 in Men's Olympic Tournament Predictions

France will play Germany in their final Group B basketball match at the Paris Olympics. The teams, tied on four points, have both sealed places in the next round. Let’s go through some of the records leading up to this clash then offer a prediction.

With a place in the knockouts secure, France will seek a win to maintain their perfect start. Vincent Collett’s men began their fourth successive Olympics campaign with a 78-66 victory over Brazil. This was a good start after arriving for the tournament on a three-match losing stretch.

They would follow it up with a less dominant 94-90 win over Japan. The silver medalists from three years ago in Tokyo have averaged 86 points a game in this year’s Summer Games. Victor Wembanyama has led the team in points, rebounds and blocks. His 2.5 blocks a game are also the most by any player currently. France have defeated Germany seven times in their 11 matchups.

Germany earned three of their four wins in this fixture in the last four encounters with France. They won 76-63 in the most recent one two seasons ago in EuroBasket. As they have also been in stunning form at the Olympics, Gordon Herbert’s men will be confident of victory here.

Germany have scored the most points in Group B and have compiled a strong +33 points differential. The reigning FIBA World Cup holders began their Summer Games with a 97-77 victory over Japan. They then followed this up with an 86-73 win over Brazil.

Against Brazil, they shot 50% from the field and 70% from inside the arc. Dennis Schroder put up 20 points while Franz Wagner, who had 22 against Japan, poured in 17 points. Germany, who finished eighth in Tokyo, are averaging 91.5 points which is the third most.