MUNICH (Germany) - The third and last window of the FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers will see a number of crunch games taking place that could play a big role in dreams being made or broken.
It's crunch time for so many nations whose hopes are in the balance during this critical last opportunity to book their ticket. The levels of drama and entertainment are set to be dialled up to max and here's the best of what lies in wait.
There are two gamedays scheduled for Thursday, February 6 and Sunday, February 9 with the full list of fixtures and tip-off times available here.
Now for the eight games that you just can't miss.
Lithuania vs Poland
Time: Thursday, February 6 - 17:30 CET Venue: Active Vilnius Arena, Vilnius (LTU)
The first meeting in this Group C matchup was a classic as Lithuania took a nail-biting and thrilling 75-73 success on the road. A win-double could be the key to unlock their ambition to make a return to Final Round for the first time since in a decade.
While Gintare Petronyte has retired since the first clash, Lithuania still have young gun Juste Jocyte to inspire them. Meanwhile Poland will turn to the brilliant Steph Mavunga to lead the way.
Hungary vs Finland
Time: Thursday, February 6 - 18:00 CET Venue: DVTK Arena, Miskolc (HUN)
Hungary left Helsinki with a Group B victory against Finland last time, but have had a roller-coaster campaign and anything is possible when the teams meet each other again. Could the Susiladies be a fly in the ointment for a Hungarian side that made the Semi-Finals at the FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2023?
The stellar talented and athletic Awak Kuier is so dangerous and will propel Finland, with Hungary looking to Virag Kiss and Reka Lelik.
Israel vs Latvia
Time: Thursday, February 6 - 18:30 CET Venue: Rimi Olympic Centre, Riga (LAT)
There was little daylight between these two Group E participants when they last clashed. Latvia only just escaped with a nerve-shredding 86-83 triumph.
Kitija Laksa always brings the noise for Latvia and is a strong contender to post a big individual score, while Anete Steinberga brings so much strength and experience in the paint. Israel will probably have a three-pronged punch with the free-scoring Jennie Simms, Eden Rotberg and Alyssa Baron.
Netherlands vs Croatia
Time: Thursday, February 6 - 19:30 CET Venue: Topsportcentrum, Almere (NED)
Even if Croatia swept past Netherlands previously, this could be a much closer contest this time around and one that could be decisive in each team's hopes of progressing. With Emese Hof, Kourtney Treffers and Laura Cornelius, the Dutch team have real quality and will be set to hand their opponents a big slice of revenge.
Croatia have some injury concerns so a load will probably rest on the shoulders of backcourt duo Mihaela Lazic and Shavonte Zellous.
Denmark vs Great Britain
Time: Sunday , February 9 - 14:00 CET Venue: Gentofte Sportspark, Gentofte (DEN)
Denmark were no pushovers when they stepped out in Group D against Great Britain in Manchester. They've had some big scalps during past qualifying campaigns and could the Brits be next in line?
Certainly if Maria Jespersen can offer her usual towering display, anything is possible. Great Britain know there is no margin for error in their pursuit of a Final Round ticket and will keep leaning on Besiktas JK duo Holly Winterburn and Temi Fagbenle.
Montenegro vs Luxembourg
Time: Sunday , February 9 - 16:00 CET Venue: Sports Hall Topolica, Bar (MNE)
Group H witnessed what was probably the biggest result in Luxembourg's history as they not only took down the previously unbeaten Montenegro, but dismantled them ruthlessly by 22 points.
That made everyone sit up and take notice as they could step towards a historic first ever place at the FIBA Women's EuroBasket with a repeat - likely led by Amanda Cahill and Faith Ehi Etute But Montenegro will have other ideas and want to show their true face.
Slovakia vs Iceland
Time: Sunday , February 9 - 18:00 CET Venue: GOPASS Arena, Bratislava (MNE)
If Slovakia in particular want to progress from Group F, then they will probably have to avoid the banana skin of facing Iceland who they beat modestly on the road in the last window.
Danielle Rodriguez caught fire for Iceland and gave Slovakia a big headache, which they eventually shrugged off. That was mainly due to the experienced Ivana Jakubcova who will be important again, as will Terezia Palenikova.
Portugal vs Serbia
Time: Sunday , February 9 - 18:00 CET Venue: Multisports Hall Dr. Mario Mexia, Coimbra (POR)
Even if it was one-way traffic when Portugal were soundly beaten by Serbia in this Group G matchup on the road, can they turn things around? With a passionate support behind them, they can make their opponents sweat and especially if they have already beaten Ukraine heading into this final game.
But Serbia will field many elite ballers such as Yvonne Anderson and will be favorites. Will they keep Portugal at arms' length or will there be a shock?
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