Germany vs Latvia FIBA World Cup Quarter Finals Preview, Predictions & Live Stream

• Germany vs Latvia to tip off at 9:45 GMT+1 on Wednesday September 6^th 2023 from Mall of Asia Arena, Philippines
• Latvia incredibly swept through hyper-competitive Group L with famous wins over Spain and Brazil
• Germany clear favorites as they steamrolled Georgia and Slovenia
• Writing off Banchi’s team a capital sin
• Germany vs Latvia live stream on Courtside 1891.

All-European quarter final at the FIBA World Cup between Germany and Latvia

This Latvia team loves an upset, and were able to pull off the herculean task of beating Sergio Scariolo’s Spain in a famous sweep over Group L against more established teams, such as Brazil and Spain. Thinking Latvia are at the quarter finals by mistake would be a huge misconception, as the Baltic team had to work hard to get there, featuring wins over medal favorites France, Spain, Brazil, and Lebanon. Behind incredible performances by Arturs Zagars and OKC player Davis Bertans, Latvia became the smallest country to ever qualify for the FIBA World Cup quarter-finals.

Another team that didn’t fail to impress was Germany, the only team together with Lithuania to remain undefeated at the 2023 World Cup. The Maanshaft’s depth in key positions and their elite offense matched with quality defense makes them one of the deepest rosters in the competitions. Schroder and co will ensure a lot of scouting goes into this match to avoid being on the wrong end of yet another upset. The Germans have looked dominant throughout, breezing through Luka’s Slovenia after a disappointing first quarter, and look like the favorites to get to the semifinals.

Germany vs Latvia– preview and key factors

On paper, Germany have an easier task than they had with Slovenia. But on paper, Spain had the same task, and failed to complete it Germany will now they can’t afford to relax for a minute against a team flying with confidence. The key factors of the matchup will be:

• Will Bertans and Zagars be able to keep their incredible performance levels against Germany?
• What defense will Germany choose in their face-off against Latvia? Brazil used the zone, and succumbed to 16 three-pointers, with a % of 48% from the Baltic team
• Can Latvia keep Schroder quiet? The Raptors’ playmaker scored 24 points with 8/11 from the field, and added 10 assist for an emphatic double-double vs Slovenia. No team at the World Cup has found a way to contain him so far.
• Will Latvia’s lineup be able to cope with Germany’s depth?

Germany vs Latvia Prediction

Germany should be the team to end Latvia’s incredible 2023 FIBA World Cup run, but needs to be careful against a well-coached, resilient team that never gives up. After their wins against France and Spain, Latvia’s win against Germany would hardly be a surprise, but Die Maanshaft should have enough gas in the tank to get to the semifinals and therefore qualify for the Paris Olympics.

Germany vs Latvia: How to Watch

This FIBA World Cup Quarter Finals match-up from Manila will be available to stream live* worldwide on Courtside 1891 on Wednesday, September 6^th , from 9:45 GMT+1.

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