The market's verdict

The betting market closed with China at 1.19 — an implied 80% chance. The favourite delivered.

• República Checa: opened 5.20, closed 4.70 (20%)
• China: opened 1.15, closed 1.19 (80%)

Half-time: República Checa 64 - 64 China.

República Checa — recent form

• 2026-09-04Itália 61-52 República Checa
• 2026-08-30Noruega 97-105 República Checa
• 2026-08-27República Checa 81-89 Bélgica
• 2026-08-22República Checa 84-99 Turquia
• 2026-08-21República Checa 80-115 Alemanha

China — recent form

• 2026-09-04China 60-94 Estados Unidos
• 2026-08-31Libano 81-87 China
• 2026-08-27China 83-57 Catar
• 2026-08-12Nigéria 88-75 China
• 2026-07-06Chinese Taipei 74-91 China