Israel vs Poland will see two top teams in Group D of the 2025 EuroBasket take on each other on Saturday. It will be their second game of the group phase, and they will try to make the knockout stage, as Israel and Poland won their respective tournament openers.
While the Israeli team features Deni Avdija, a member of the Portland Trail Blazers team in the NBA, Jordan Loyd will highlight the Polish team. Loyd led his team to a crucial win against Slovenia in the tournament opener.
Israel vs. Poland Game Details for 2025 EuroBasket
Poland will host Israel at Spodek Arena, Poland. The game is scheduled to tip off at 8:30 p.m. local time and 1:30 p.m. EDT. Fans can watch the game at FIBA's subscription-based platform, Courtside 1891.
Israel vs. Poland Preview
The Israel vs Poland contest is one of the most interesting matchups in this tournament. Both teams have the same record in the tournament and holds a similar record in head-to-head meetings.
In their opening game of the season, the Polish team put on an offensive clinic against Luka Doncic's Slovenia. They shot 58.6% from the field, which included over 62% efficiency in 2-pointers and almost 54% in 3-pointers.
The Israel team shot 42.4% from the field in the win against Iceland, including 29.2% from the 3-point line.
In terms of offense, Poland has an advantage over Israel, based on their last game. However, Israel has a history of elevating their game against Poland . Israel has won five of their last seven matchups.
Israel vs. Poland Rosters for 2025 EuroBasket
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Israel vs. Poland Predicted Starting Lineups
Isreal
G - Yam Madar | G - Bar Timor | F - Deni Avdija | F - Tomer Ginat | C- Roman Sorkin
Poland
G - Andrzej Pluta Jr. | G - Jordan Loyd | F - Michal Sokolowski | F - Mateusz Ponitka | C - Aleksander Balcerowski
Israel vs. Poland Prediction
Both Israel and Poland have opened their 2025 EuroBasket on a strong note, winning their respective openers.
While both teams have fought neck to neck in their past few meetings, the Polish team has a slight edge over the Israelis. In their 11 meetings, Poland has won six against Israel's five.
Our Prediction: Poland will win the game.