{"id":1282426,"date":"2025-08-19T15:14:49","date_gmt":"2025-08-19T12:14:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prm.ua\/slovakia-vs-ukraine-where-to-watch-the-2027-basketball-world-cup-prequalification-match\/"},"modified":"2025-08-19T15:14:49","modified_gmt":"2025-08-19T12:14:49","slug":"slovakia-vs-ukraine-where-to-watch-the-2027-basketball-world-cup-prequalification-match","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prm.ua\/en\/slovakia-vs-ukraine-where-to-watch-the-2027-basketball-world-cup-prequalification-match\/","title":{"rendered":"Slovakia vs. Ukraine: where to watch the 2027 Basketball World Cup prequalification match"},"content":{"rendered":"

On Wednesday, August 20, the Ukrainian national basketball team will play the decisive match of the 2027 World Cup prequalification against the Slovakian team. The match will take place in Bratislava and will determine the final place of our team in the group. To advance to the next stage, the “blue-yellow” team needs a victory or a defeat with a minimum score difference.<\/strong><\/p>\n

It is noted that the match will take place in the capital of Slovakia, Bratislava, at the Gopass Arena<\/strong> . The Ukrainian national team will play the final match of the pre-qualifying round for the 2027 World Cup. The game will start at 19:00 Kyiv time<\/strong> .<\/p>\n

For Ainars Bagatskis’ team to take first place in the group, any victory or even a defeat with a difference of no more than 12 points is enough. If the team loses by 13\u201322 points, Slovakia will overtake Ukraine in the table. A defeat of 24 points or more will mean the end of the fight for the exit.<\/p>\n

Where to watch the broadcast?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The live broadcast of the match will be available on the Kyivstar TV<\/strong> platform, as well as on the Megogo<\/strong><\/a> video service. In addition, the match will be available on the official FIBA<\/a> YouTube channel<\/strong> , which will allow fans from all over the world to support the Ukrainian team.<\/p>\n

Predictions and odds<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The bookmakers call Ukraine the favorite of the match. Bets on the victory of the “blue and yellow” are estimated at a coefficient of 1.78<\/strong> , while the success of Slovakia has a quote of 2.14<\/strong> . A draw is unlikely – coefficient 12.50<\/strong> .<\/p>\n

Team lineups<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Slovakia:<\/strong> Matej Majerczak, Maros Zelizniak, Milan Szabo, Alex Krajcovic, Patrick Pazycki, Lukas Bolek, Dalibor Hlivac, Matej Siladi, Simon Krajovic, Matus Malovec, Timotej Malovec, David Abram, Samuel Kinsel, Tomas Pavelka, Jakub Meres.<\/p>\n

Ukraine:<\/strong> Oleksandr Kovlyar, Ilya Tyrtyshnyk, Yegor Sushkin, Mykhailo Bublyk, Issuf Sanon, Oleksandr Lypovyi, Volodymyr Konev, Ivan Tkachenko, Andriy Voynalovych, Artem Kovalev, Vyacheslav Bobrov, Vyacheslav Kravtsov, Rostyslav Novytskyi.<\/p>\n

The head coach of the Ukrainian national team, Ainars Bagatskis, emphasized that the team is very serious.<\/p>\n

“We must play calmly. We are not going to Bratislava to rest, but to work. And all the work we did in Riga will mean nothing if we do not show in Slovakia the character of real men who are now defending Ukraine,” he said.<\/p>\n

Not only the team’s prestige, but also Ukraine’s future prospects in world basketball depend on the result of the match. Even a minimal defeat leaves a chance for passage, but the main goal is a victory that guarantees first place in the group and confidence in future matches.<\/p>\n

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