Italy and Slovenia will square off in the final Round of 16 matchup on Sunday at the 2025 FIBA EuroBasket. The knockout game will be played at Xiaomi Arena in Riga, Latvia.Italy advanced to the knockout stages after finishing second in Group C with a 4-1 record. The Italians had the same record as Greece, the group's top seed. However, the Giannis Antetokounmpo-led squad defeated Italy 75-66.On the other hand, Slovenia (3-2) made the knockout round as Group D's third seed.The winner of the Italy vs. Slovenia game will face Germany in the quarterfinals. The Germans eliminated Portugal with an 85-58 victory on Saturday.Italy vs. Slovenia Preview, Predicted Starting Lineups and PredictionFans can watch the game via FIBA's subscription-based streaming site, Courtside 1891. The contest will tip off at 6:30 p.m. local time and 11:30 a.m. ET.Both teams enter the Round of 16 on winning streaks. Italy, led by Miami Heat guard Simone Fontecchio, is on a four-game winning run. It most notably defeated defending EuroBasket champion Spain 67-63 in the group stage.On the flip side, the Luka Doncic-led Slovenia has won three consecutive games after dropping its first two.Italy vs. Slovenia previewSimone Fontecchio is averaging 15.6 points and 5.6 rebounds per game on 41.0% shooting, including 37.9% from 3-point range. Accompanying him are Mouhamet Diouf and Saliou Niang, who have been big contributors for the Italians.Italy also has other players with NBA experience: forward Nicolo Melli and veteran Danilo Gallinari, who plays limited minutes off the bench.Slovenia has relied heavily on the individual brilliance of Luka Doncic. The Slovenian star is averaging 32.4 points, 8.0 rebounds, 8.4 assists and 3.2 steals on 44.0% shooting.In Slovenia's last game in the group stage, Doncic had a near triple-double performance. He finished with 37 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists in the 106-96 win over Israel.Italy vs. Slovenia predicted starting lineupsItalyPG: Alessandro Pajola | SG: Darius Thompson | SF: Simone Fontecchio | PF: Nicolo Melli | C: Mouhamet DioufSloveniaPG: Aleksej Nikolic | SG: Luka Doncic | SF: Edo Muric | PF: Gregor Hrovat | C: Robert JurkovicItaly vs. Slovenia predictionBoth teams carry momentum heading into their do-or-die game on Sunday. Having Luka Doncic on the roster gives Slovenia, the World No. 11, the edge on the offensive end. The outcome of the game will likely rely on No. 14 Italy's balanced play and ability to execute its defensive game plan in trying to contain Doncic.Our prediction: Italy wins by a slim margin.