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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
As reigning world champions, Germany head to the European Championship full of confidence – carried by a well-rehearsed core around Schröder, Wagner & co. Our bookmakers rank the DBB team among the biggest contenders for the title.
Germany to win the Basketball European Championship: Odds 6.00*
France
France are unquestionably among the favourites, even if the squad looks weakened by the absence of players like Wembanyama or Gobert. Nevertheless, Équipe Tricolore remain a major force with a proud tradition.
France to win the Basketball European Championship: Odds 7.00*
Greece
With Giannis Antetokounmpo as their driving force, many see the Greeks with serious hopes – even if ultimate success has eluded them recently despite great talent and passion.
Greece to win the Basketball European Championship: Odds 10.00*
Spain
The Spaniards remain at the top of European basketball: multiple EuroBasket champions and defending title holders, with stars such as the Hernangómez brothers, Aldama & Ndiaye – solid, experienced, and always dangerous.
Spain to win the Basketball European Championship: Odds 15.00*
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🧠 Facts about the Basketball European Championship
The EuroBasket is Europe’s most prestigious basketball tournament, bringing together the continent’s best national teams. Thrilling games, packed arenas, and top stars like Giannis Antetokounmpo or Franz Wagner guarantee goosebump moments.
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)
Record winners:
Soviet Union (14 titles),
Spain (4 titles)
Germany’s best performance:
European champions 1993, bronze in 2022
Format:
4 preliminary groups of 6 teams, the top 4 of each group advance to the round of 16
Broadcast in Germany:
MagentaSport (all games), selected games on RTL (free TV)
