Published on: Aug 31, 2019 10:00 pm IST|Updated on: Sep 1, 2019 9:49 am IST
It’s a battle between the two European giants at the FIBA World Cup as France and Germany open their campaign with a Group G game at Shenzhen Bay Sports Center.
MATCH DETAILS: What competition it is? 2019 FIBA World Cup The match will be played between France and GERMANY at Shenzhen Bay Sports Center, in Shenzhen, China. The arena has a capacity of 18,000. Match Day: September 01, 2019, @ 06:00 PM IST
Broadcast details:
Sony Sports Network has the rights to stream 2019 FIBA World Cup in India. Premier members can also catch the Live-Action on SonyLiv App.
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How did they qualify:
France:
The two times Olympic Silver medalist won six times out of six in the first round qualification rounds. While 10 more wins came for the 2013 Euro Basket champions as the team qualifies for the FIBA World Cup for the fourth consecutive season.
GERMANY:
For the Germans, the qualification round was a walk in the park as they won 15 times in the total 18 qualifying games.
FRA vs GER Dream11 team News:
Squad for the 2019 FIBA World Cup:
France squad:
Frank Ntilikina, Amath M’Baye, Vincent Poirier, Andrew Albicy, Nicolas Batum, Evan Fournier, Nando De Colo, Louis Labeyrie, Mathias Lessort, Rudy Gobert, Axel Toupane, Paul Lacombe
GERMANY Squad:
Ismet Akpinar, Isaac Bonga, Niels Giffey, Maxi Kleber, Danilo Barthel, Robin Benzing, Maodo Lo, Andreas Obst, Johannes Voigtmann, Dennis Schroder, Daniel Theis, Johannes Thiemann, Paul Zipser
Players to watch out for: (Captain options):
Rudy Gobert: France’s hopes hinges on the broad shoulders of Rudy Gobert. Whether it’s the defending inside the paint or setting up his teammates and scoring himself, the 27-year-old Utah Jazz Centre is very much capable of anything.
Last season:
FRA vs GER Dream11 Teams (Starting Lineup; Probables):
INDIA FANTASY PREDICTION
France will start the game as favorites.