Iran Vs France Basketball Prediction [Updated Guide]

Iran are the 23rd-ranked team in the FIBA rankings and this is their first Olympics basketball appearance since 2008. They have not won a game at the Summer Games since 1948.

France are undefeated in Tokyo and look to secure their place in the knockout stage with a win over Iran here. It’s a big matchup between two teams who should be considered favorites to take home gold.

France vs. Iran

France has a chance to secure their place in the knockout stage when they face Iran in the final group game of the 2021 Olympics. The French have won their last two games and will be favored to beat the underdogs at Saitama Super Arena on Saturday.

Iran have had a tough time scoring goals at this tournament, registering just four in their first two games. Manager Carlos Queiroz has emphasized hard work and defense in his preparations for this match. He has a number of veterans on his roster, including captain Ehsan Hajsafi and Ali Karimi.

In their first game against Wales, Iran did not score until 86 minutes had passed. Then, they only scored once against England, and even then they only registered a goal differential of 0.13 xG in the first half.

Those are extremely low numbers for a team like Iran, who usually put up a lot of shots but haven’t really found the net in any game so far. This should be a different story against the United States.

The United States has a huge pool of talent and is capable of putting up a lot of points. However, they are also susceptible to defensive miscues and a lack of execution in the paint. This is especially true against a team that has had the ball less than 30% of the time in its first two games.

USA will be looking to play to its strengths in this game, but they will still need a few things from their players to get the job done. Jrue Holiday saw a team-high 27:52 of playing time in their loss to France, and he should have an opportunity to do more than just hit threes against Iran.

France vs. USA

The USA men’s basketball team will kick off its Olympic quest in Tokyo against a talented France squad. The Americans are currently favored by 11.5 points against the French, and are coming off an 83-76 victory in their opening game of the tournament.

The US has been one of the best teams in world basketball for several years now and are looking to secure their fourth straight gold medal at the Olympics. However, there are a few areas where they are vulnerable at the moment, including depth and athletic wings.

For starters, the French have a massive size advantage in the paint with three 7-footers on their roster. This can make life difficult for the Americans in terms of second-chance points and rebounding.

They can also slow down the game and force Team USA to play a half-court offense. That would give France the edge in the battle for the gold medal and allow them to put a lot of pressure on the American stars.

Another key to their success will be their defense, especially on the glass. With NBA Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert at the center of the attack, France is allowing just 76 points per game in their four group stage matches. They have held Slovenia to their lowest scoring output of the tournament.

In addition to Gobert, they have sharpshooters Evan Fournier and Nicolas Batum, as well as wing Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot and point guard Frank Ntilikina. These players are experienced in international play, and their combination will be vital to the French’s chances of winning this game.

France vs. Czech Republic

After sweeping their first two games at the Tokyo Olympics 2020, both France and Czech Republic will be looking to continue their winning ways when they meet in Group K action on Wednesday. The French beat Team USA, while the Czechs came away with an 84-78 victory over Iran on Tuesday.

The Czechs got off to a slow start against Iran, but the home team responded with a strong fourth quarter. Patrik Auda was particularly effective, leading the way with 16 points. He’ll want to keep that same intensity in mind against France.

As far as a prediction goes, this matchup will likely come down to how well both teams can shoot from the perimeter. The Czechs are very good from the wing, but they struggled with their three-point shooting against Iran. They’ll need to improve that if they want to have a chance at beating France on Wednesday.

They’ll also have to limit turnovers and make more shots from the free-throw line. Against Iran, they made only six of 30 three-pointers and turned the ball over 15 times. That’s not a good sign.

Fortunately, they’ll have an advantage on the boards, which should be enough to overcome their lack of perimeter production. Their defensive intensity has been impressive all tournament, so they’ll have a good chance to keep Poland from scoring 80 points.

If they can, France should have a big lead over Poland at the half. That will help them ride a strong defense to win on the road and advance to the gold medal game.

France vs. Slovenia

Slovenia has made a Cinderella run through the men’s basketball at the Olympics, and they’ll take on France in a semifinal matchup Thursday. They’ve won all three of their games and have a chance to reach the gold medal game for the first time since 2000.

Slovenia’s star player is Luka Doncic, who has been in the top five in scoring in the tournament. He scored a near-triple double against Germany in the quarterfinals, and is one of the best players in the world.

Doncic is the main reason for Slovenia’s success, but the country has a talented team behind him as well. The NBA’s top-rated defensive center Rudy Gobert provides uber-elite rim protection and Evan Fournier is a consistent threat off the bench.

The two teams have a similar record at the Olympic level so this will be a close battle. The winner will go on to play against either the USA or Australia in the final.

French have won all four of their games so far and will look to extend their perfect record when they take on Slovenia on Thursday. They have beaten Italy in their last clash and will be confident to continue on their path to the final with another win here.

France’s defense will be anchored around 2021 NBA Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert, who is one of the best defenders in the NBA. He has been a key factor in limiting the likes of Italian big man Juancho Hernangomez to just 22 points on 33 percent shooting and will be a tough matchup for Slovenia’s top scorer, Luka Doncic.