Turkey U20 vs Lithuania U20 Final Score 67-61 — Jul 15, 2026

EuroBasket U20

Turkey U20 1-4

Final

67 : 61

Lithuania U20 2-1

Scoreboard

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	T
Turkey U20	25	12	18	12	67
Lithuania U20	16	18	6	21	61

AI PREDICTIONNeural Network Forecast

This forecast was generated before tip-off — compare it with the final score above.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	T
Turkey U20	19	18	19	19	75
Lithuania U20	26	23	24	23	96

Confidence: 78% Lithuania U20 favored

Lithuania U20 enters this matchup as clear favourites, sitting 2nd in Group B with a 2-1 record and a dominant 104.0 PPG in season play, compared to Turkey's struggling 57.0 PPG. The Lithuanians dismantled Poland 112-67 just two days ago, showcasing offensive firepower and intensity at home. While they suffered a loss to Serbia yesterday (57-79), that defeat appears contextual—Serbia is a heavyweight, and Lithuania bounced back convincingly. Turkey's 1-2 record and negative point differential (+14 to -19) reveal deeper structural problems: inconsistent shooting, defensive vulnerabilities, and a team still finding its rhythm in tournament play. The Onat-Coskun guard pairing provides scoring punch (both averaging 12 PPG), but Turkey's overall offensive inconsistency (67 to 83 points across three games) is unsustainable against a disciplined, efficient opponent. Lithuania's home court advantage is significant at this level, and the pace matchup favours the hosts' athleticism. Turkey's upset win over Germany suggests they can compete, but Lithuania's recent form, shooting efficiency, and home-court edge make them strong favourites to win by double digits. Expect Lithuania to control pace, limit Onat's effectiveness, and build an early lead that Turkey cannot close.

Scoring Dynamics

First Half (Q1-Q2) 86P Lithuania dominates early; Turkey struggles to score

Second Half (Q3-Q4) 85P Turkey tightens defence but Lithuania maintains control

Total Points 171 Range 155-185

Matchup Analysis

Lithuania U20

Dominant home court edge

High offensive efficiency

Recent strong form vs Poland

Vulnerable to strong defence

Lost to Serbia just yesterday

Turkey U20

Onat and Coskun scoring threats

Won vs Germany U20 recently

Solid bench depth

Poor overall tournament record 1-2

Inconsistent offensive output

Defensive lapses vs strong teams

Risk Factors

Turkey upset potential

Early tournament variance

No head-to-head history

Players to Watch

K. Onat Turkey U20 Turkey's leading scorer at 12 PPG; must limit his penetration

Lithuania U20 Collective Lithuania U20 Team shooting efficiency and home court advantage are decisive factors

Statistical Edges

First to Score Lithuania U20 72%

Hottest Quarter Q1

Game Preview

Lithuania U20 sets the tone from the opening tip, leveraging superior ball movement and three-point shooting to establish an early 26-19 Q1 lead. Onat and Coskun work hard to keep Turkey in the game, but Lithuania's home-court energy and transition game prove too much to handle. By halftime, the hosts lead 49-37, having forced multiple Turkey turnovers and capitalised on fast breaks. Turkey makes a fight of it in Q3, tightening their defence and slowing the pace to 24-19, but Lithuania's depth and athleticism wear them down. In the fourth quarter, despite heroic efforts from Onat and Postel, Turkey cannot generate enough stops; Lithuania closes the game out methodically, mixing scoring runs with defensive intensity. Final score: Lithuania 96, Turkey 75. The victory extends Lithuania's home dominance and keeps their knockout-stage hopes alive, while Turkey's loss signals a need for major adjustment before their next outing.

Lithuania's 2-1 record, explosive home form (112 PPG at home), and defensive discipline justify strong favouritism. Turkey's 1-2 record and inconsistent scoring output provide little threat. Home court and recent form heavily favour Lithuania.

Turkey U20 vs Lithuania U20 — Game Recap

Turkey U20 beat Lithuania U20 67-61 in EuroBasket U20 play on July 15, 2026.

Turkey U20 led 37-34 at halftime, and they finished the job with a 6-point margin.

Before tip-off, our AI model predicted Lithuania U20 to win 96-75 — the pick missed. The forecast projected 171 total points against 128 actually scored; the full quarter-by-quarter prediction for this game is free to view on this page.

Follow Turkey U20 vs Lithuania U20 in the EuroBasket U20 with live scores, a quarter-by-quarter scoreboard, full box score, and team statistics. Basketball Predicts combines real-time data with AI-powered analytics — team form, head-to-head history, and scoring trends — to give you the complete picture of every matchup.

Season Comparison

Turkey U20

STAT

Lithuania U20

1-2 Record 2-1

.333 PCT .667

3 Position (Group A / Group B) 2

207 Points For 273

226 Points Against 224

3 Games Played 3

- Streak -

57.0 Points Per Game 104.0

79.0 Opp. Points Per Game 78.0

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Lithuania U20 Recent

Jul 13 vs Poland U20 67-112 W

Jul 12 vs Serbia U20 79-57 L

Jul 11 @ Latvia U20 104-78 W

Jul 6 @ Croatia U20 81-68 W

Jul 5 @ Spain U20 72-79 L

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