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by Paul Tamayo in EuroBasket Picks
Portugal takes on Serbia on Saturday, August 30, at the Arena Riga in Latvia.
Both these teams are coming off morale-boosting wins in their respective opening games. Behind Neemias Queta's big game, Portugal carved out a 62-50 victory over Czech Republic.
Queta, who currently plays for the Boston Celtics in the NBA, hauled in a monster stat line of 23 points, 18 rebounds, 2 steals, and 4 blocks. The Portuguese center was unstoppable in the paint, as he made 11 of his 15 total attempts.
Portugal's defense was also strong in their first game. They held Czech Republic to a lowly 29.1% shooting and forced them to 19 turnovers. But how will their defense hold up against the powerhouse Serbian team?
Serbia put on a show in their opener, defeating Estonia, 98-64. Miami Heat young gun Nikola Jovic led the team with 18 points, while former NBA MVP Nikola Jokic had a near triple-double performance of 11 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 assists.
Four other Serbian players scored in double digits, spelling a balanced offensive attack from this year's favorites.
Serbia is a well-oiled machine with players who have played alongside each other for years. It will take a perfect game from Portugal for them to stand a chance.
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Serbia vs Portugal Form
Table
| Teams | Pts | P | W | L | Series |
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2
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2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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4
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2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Serbia and Portugal Latest Matches
6/6 (100%)
0/6 (0%)
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Aug 21, 2025 - International Friendly Games
Aug 16, 2025 - Basketball Supercup
Aug 15, 2025 - Basketball Supercup
Aug 10, 2025 - International Friendly Games
Aug 9, 2025 - International Friendly Games
6/6 (100%)
0/6 (0%)
Aug 27, 2025 - EuroBasket
Aug 21, 2025 - International Friendly Games
Aug 15, 2025 - Basketball Supercup
Feb 24, 2025 - European Championship, Qualification Group G
Nov 24, 2024 - European Championship, Qualification Group G
Aug 6, 2024 - Men's Olympic Tournament
6/6 (100%)
0/6 (0%)
Aug 16, 2025 - Basketball Supercup
Aug 10, 2025 - International Friendly Games
Aug 9, 2025 - International Friendly Games
Feb 21, 2025 - European Championship, Qualification Group G
Nov 21, 2024 - European Championship, Qualification Group G
Aug 10, 2024 - Men's Olympic Tournament
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
Aug 27, 2025 - EuroBasket
Aug 16, 2025 - International Friendly Games
Aug 15, 2025 - International Friendly Games
Aug 7, 2025 - International Friendly Games
Aug 5, 2025 - International Friendly Games
Feb 24, 2025 - European Championship, Qualification Group G
3/4 (75%)
1/4 (25%)
Aug 16, 2025 - International Friendly Games
Aug 15, 2025 - International Friendly Games
Feb 24, 2025 - European Championship, Qualification Group G
Nov 22, 2024 - European Championship, Qualification Group G
2/5 (40%)
3/5 (60%)
Aug 27, 2025 - EuroBasket
Aug 7, 2025 - International Friendly Games
Aug 5, 2025 - International Friendly Games
Feb 21, 2025 - European Championship, Qualification Group G
Nov 25, 2024 - European Championship, Qualification Group G
Serbia - Portugal Key Points
- Serbia is coming off a 98-64 win against Estonia.
- Portugal is coming off a 62-50 win against Czech Republic.
- Portugal's Neemias Queta put up 23 points and 18 rebounds in their last game.
- Six Serbian players scored in double digits in their last game.
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Our Serbia vs Portugal Prediction
Serbia flexed their might in their first game, defeating Estonia by 34 points. Six players scored in double digits, which is another indicator of how well-oiled this team is.
On the other end, Portugal is also coming off an opening game win. But going up against Serbia will be an uphill battle. Portugal's defense should have a perfect stand for them to have a chance. Our prediction for the Portugal vs Serbia match is: Serbia (-29.5) cover the spread.Grab an extra $300 for your Serbia vs Portugal wager!
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