Serbia vs Canada Prediction & Betting Tips - Basketball World Cup

Prediction published on 07/09/2023, 15:21  by Joseph King | Modified on 07/09/2023 at 15:21 in Basketball World Cup Predictions

The first semi-final of the 2023 FIBA World Cup sees Serbia taking on Canada. A spot in the final and a meeting with either the tournament favorites USA or Germany is up for grabs for the winner. Serbia are seeking a return to the finals after finishing as the silver medalists in 2014, losing to the United States. They were able to get past another Eastern European nation in Lithuania when the two sides faced off in the quarter-final. Serbia cruised to a 87-68 win, winning three of the four quarters of play and rarely looking in danger. The FIBA sixth-ranked team in the world will now face a significant step up in competition as they take on the tournament's current second favorites. Serbia have won five of their six games in the World Cup so far with their only defeat a two point loss to the Italians in the second group stage phase. The Eagles have been highly impressive this tournament, posting an average winning margin of +23.5 through their six games.

Canada have deservedly held the position as second-favorites to the United States for much of the competition. A statement 30 point win over fourth-ranked France in the opening game laid the foundation for their current run of five wins and one loss from six games. Canada’s only blemish in this World Cup came in a 69-65 loss to Brazil in the first game of the group stage second phase. They would respond with another fantastic win, taking down top-ranked Spain 88-85 to secure their quarter-final spot. Canada disposed of Luka Doncic’s Slovenia 100-89 in the quarters to make the semi-final of the World Cup for the first time in the team’s history. Many are anticipating a mouth-watering Canada vs USA final, but Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and company will have to remain focused on the task at hand.