Lithuania vs Czechia FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2025 Classification Game Preview & How to Watch

• → Game to take place at the Peace & Friendship Stadium, Piraeus on Friday, June 27 at 10:45 CEST
• → Lithuania, coming off a tough loss to France, aims to reset and finish strong
• → Czechia, having pushed Spain, now looks to reassert their team identity in the 5–8 bracket
• → All previous 6 encounters saw Czechia edge past Lithuania

Lithuania and Czechia both saw their podium dreams slip away in the quarter-finals, but there’s still plenty at stake as they meet in the 5 - 8 classification round. For Lithuania, it’s a chance to re-establish the rhythm and promise shown earlier in the tournament. For Czechia, this game offers an opportunity to cap a successful co-host campaign with a performance that reflects their cohesion and resilience.

Lithuania: Bounce Back Required

Lithuania’s quarter-final was over before it began - conceding 36 points in the opening period to France and never recovering. Laura Juskaite and Egle Sventoraite's combined for 31 points, but the team shot just 16.7% from three and turned the ball over 25 times. That was a far cry from their sharp, transition-heavy identity in group play.

This game is a chance to rediscover that tempo. When Lithuania plays through Jocytė with pace, and when Monika Grigalauskytė and Gabriele Šulskytė are involved on the glass and as screeners, they can trouble any defense. A sharper start—and improved perimeter defense—will be key.

Czechia: Looking for Closure

Czechia gave Spain all they could handle in the quarter-finals but fell short, undone by a late scoring drought and the Spanish defense. Eliska Hamzova and Petra Holesinska combined for 43, but that still wasn't enough to beat the runners-up from the last tournament. Czechia’s ball movement and spacing have been consistent strengths throughout the tournament.

They’ll look to exploit any hesitation in Lithuania’s defense with high-low actions and off-ball screens that free up their shooters. If they can limit Jocytė’s influence early and control the boards, Czechia will feel confident about playing this on their terms.

Key Matchups

• Jocytė vs Voráčková: Two offensive leaders who can shift momentum with their shot-making and floor leadership.

• Perimeter Defense: Lithuania must improve its rotations and close-outs to avoid giving up the clean looks that doomed them vs France.

• Emotional Reset: The team that settles into the game quicker after quarter-final heartbreak could gain the early edge.

How to watch Lithuania vs Czechia at the FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2025

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