EuroBasket U20

Greece U20 3-2

Final

73 : 56

Turkey U20 1-4

Scoreboard

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	T
Greece U20	15	25	14	19	73
Turkey U20	15	10	14	17	56

AI PREDICTIONNeural Network Forecast

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

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	T
Greece U20	18	17	19	17	71
Turkey U20	17	16	18	18	69

Confidence: 54% Greece U20 favored

This matchup pits two evenly matched U20 programs both sitting 3-3 on the season and struggling to find consistency at EuroBasket. Turkey arrives off a gutsy one-point road win against Croatia yesterday, showing resilience despite a shaky 1-2 record in group play. However, they've been outscored overall this tournament (207 PPF vs. 226 PPA) and rely heavily on K. Onat (12.0 PPG, 4.7 RPG) and C. Coskun (12.0 PPG) to carry the offensive load. Greece just delivered an impressive 73-58 victory over Germany, a significant statement after two consecutive losses. The Greeks have held their opponents to 72.5 PPG on the season and showed defensive discipline in that latest win. Both teams play at a similar pace and score in the low-70s PPG range, pointing to a grind-it-out, low-scoring affair typical of young international basketball. Turkey's home court is a minor advantage, but Greece's recent form and defensive intensity give them a slight edge. The deciding factor will be whether Turkey can generate sufficient ball movement to break down Greece's improving perimeter defense, or if Greece's balanced roster can limit Onat's impact while sustaining their defensive excellence.

Scoring Dynamics

First Half (Q1-Q2) 68P Tight, defensive opening with both teams feeling each other out

Second Half (Q3-Q4) 72P Slightly elevated scoring as defenses tire, intensity picks up

Total Points 140 Range 133-147

Matchup Analysis

Turkey U20

Recent close-game experience

Home court advantage factor

K. Onat versatile scoring

Inconsistent defensive effort

Turnover-prone in crunch time

Greece U20

Just beat Germany convincingly

Balanced scoring across roster

Defensive intensity trending up

Struggled against strong opponents

Inconsistent shooting consistency

Risk Factors

Both teams in tournament flux

No head-to-head history available

Player-level data incomplete for Greece

Players to Watch

K. Onat Turkey U20 Turkey's leading scorer and rebounder; must establish inside presence early

C. Coskun Turkey U20 Secondary scorer; critical to maintain offensive flow when Onat is targeted

Greece U20 defense Greece U20 Just held Germany to 58 points; will test Turkey's offensive execution

Statistical Edges

First to Score Greece U20 51%

Hottest Quarter Q3

Game Preview

Greece takes an early 18-17 lead after Q1, establishing their defensive framework and limiting Turkey's interior touches. Onat tries to impose himself but faces disciplined double-teams. In the second quarter, Turkey tightens up defensively and the score remains tight at 34-35 at halftime, with both offenses struggling to find rhythm. The third quarter becomes a tug-of-war, with Greece's secondary scorers (names unavailable in dataset) contributing key buckets while Coskun tries to spark Turkey's offense. Greece inches ahead 54-52 entering the final frame. Turkey rallies late as Onat attacks aggressively, but Greece's depth and recent confidence prove decisive. The Greeks secure a 71-69 victory on the strength of disciplined perimeter defense and balanced scoring, extending their positive momentum while Turkey's offensive inconsistency costs them at home.

Both teams are evenly matched on paper with identical 3-3 records and similar scoring profiles. Greece's recent defensive dominance and yesterday's impressive win over Germany provide marginal trending advantage, but Turkey's home court and recent clutch victory keep this razor-thin. Missing Greece player-level data and no head-to-head history limit conviction further.

Greece U20 vs Turkey U20 — Game Recap

Greece U20 beat Turkey U20 73-56 in EuroBasket U20 play on July 19, 2026.

Greece U20 led 40-25 at halftime, and they finished the job with a 17-point margin.

Before tip-off, our AI model predicted Greece U20 to win 71-69 — the pick was correct. The forecast projected 140 total points against 129 actually scored; the full quarter-by-quarter prediction for this game is free to view on this page.

Follow Greece U20 vs Turkey 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

Greece U20

STAT

Turkey U20

1-2 Record 1-2

.333 PCT .333

3 Position (Group C / Group A) 3

215 Points For 207

219 Points Against 226

3 Games Played 3

- Streak -

72.2 Points Per Game 69.8

72.5 Opp. Points Per Game 74.8

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