Latvia U20 x Poland U20 Placar Final 83-100 — Jul 19, 2026 | Placar, Box Score e Estatísticas

Poland arrives in desperate form at 0-3 in the tournament and 1-5 overall, averaging just 75.8 PPG while conceding 91.0. Latvia, though also struggling at 2-4 overall, holds a 1-2 tournament record and recently crushed Romania 94-60, demonstrating offensive capability. The critical factor is the July 12 head-to-head result: Latvia defeated Poland 77-68 in what proved to be Latvia's best performance of the tournament. Poland's only win this season came against Czech Republic, a mid-tier side, suggesting they compete best against comparable opponents rather than strong teams. Latvia's trio of Sulcs (10.7 PPG), Kilups (10.5 PPG, 3.5 RPG), and Talcis (10.0 PPG, 3.3 RPG) provides balanced scoring and floor control that Poland's depleted roster—lacking top-tier named scorers in the data—struggles to contain. Poland's defensive weaknesses (91 OPPG) and limited offensive consistency make them vulnerable to Latvia's measured, structured approach. Home court offers Poland some advantage, and desperation may fuel a strong effort, but Latvia's recent direct victory and superior balance suggest they edge this contest.