In the upcoming faceoff between Spain and Serbia, we are met with an interesting lineup of players. Spain continues to be a strategic fortress with Megan Gustafson and Leonor Rodriguez on their side, each a titan in their own right, consistently scoring a staggering 23.5 and 21 points per game, respectively. On the flip side, we have Serbia spearheading with Yvonne Anderson and Jovana Nogic who have been landing a credible 11.0 and 12.5 points in each match, for the last couple of bouts.
However, when it comes to defending their halves, Spain relies quite heavily on Megan Gustafson for capturing rebounds. Serbia offers a more balanced distribution of labor among Dragana Stankovic and Tina Krajisnik averaging 7.5 and 8.5 rebounds each game. Choices, choices.
If we peek into the rear-view mirror, with regards to recent results, both teams sit comfortably with a clean 2-0 tournament record. That said, let's not glaze over Spain's streak of narrow wins, squeaking past Puerto Rico and China by a single point. Serbia, on the other hand, has basked in comfortable margins of victory against China and Puerto Rico.
Admittedly, past feats don't always guarantee future victories. But given the stellar lineup, consistency, and gutsy performances from Spain, they seem to be running a smoother sailing ship when compared to Serbia.
Albert’s Prediction: Spain by 6