Throughout EuroBasket 2025, Germany has been riding high by leaning on its depth and NBA-level talent to dominate the tournament. Franz Wagner and Dennis Schroder have led the charge as the leading scorers, and with center Johannes Voigtmann sidelined due to injury for the rest of their run. Finland, meanwhile, has been punching above its weight, making its first-ever semifinal appearance behind Lauri Markkanen’s standout performances. Buckle up, it’s Germany vs Finland tonight in the EuroBasket 2025 semifinals!

Both teams enter this matchup with impressive streaks, and tonight has the potential to be a close, high-stakes clash. With contrasting strengths, Germany’s firepower versus Finland’s grit, fans are in for a thriller. In this preview, we’ll break down everything you need to know, from injuries and starting lineups to key matchups and the win prediction.

Germany vs Finland: Where to Watch

Date: Friday, September 12th
Time: 5:00 PM local time (10:00 PM ET)
Venue: Xiaomi Arena, Riga, Latvia
Watch on: Courtside 1891 worldwide
Streaming: DAZN

Germany vs Finland: Injury Report

Germany

Johannes Voigtmann is sidelined with an injury. Justus Hollatz sustained an ankle injury in the quarterfinal against Slovenia, leaving his participation in this game uncertain. And adding to the team’s upheaval, Alex Mumbru stepped down as head coach following the round of 16, with Alan Ibrahimagic stepping into the role.

Finland

• Full roster available, no injuries reported

Probable Starting Lineups

Germany

• Dennis Schröder (PG)
• Andreas Obst (SG)
• Franz Wagner (SF)
• Isaac Bonga (PF)
• Daniel Theis (C)

Finland

• Miro Little (PG)
• Jacob Grandison (SG)
• Elias Valtonen (SF)
• Mikael Jantunen (PF)
• Lauri Markkanen (C)

Can Finland pull off a historic upset?

Germany entered the tournament as one of the favorites and has lived up to that billing, winning all seven games so far. They come off a bronze at EuroBasket 2022, a FIBA World Cup title, and a fourth-place finish at last year’s Olympics. With superior talent and depth, players like Maodo Lo against Portugal or Tristan da Silva versus Slovenia can enter and swing momentum in Germany’s favor, leaving them in full control.

Finland, meanwhile, has already made history by reaching its first EuroBasket semifinals. Coach Lassi Tuovi became the youngest 21st-century coach to guide a national team this far and only the third in history to reach the quarterfinals twice before turning 40, joining Željko Obradović and Krešimir Ćosić. With nothing to lose, Finland could pull off a monumental upset, while a loss still leaves a chance for a medal in the third-place game.

Finland has shown in this EuroBasket that its bench can make a real impact. Their athleticism, three-point shooting, and fast-paced transition game are strengths, but Germany possesses similar skills at an even higher level. How Lauri Markkanen matches up against Isaac Bonga could determine Finland’s competitiveness. Markkanen has had standout performances, but wins often hinge on the rest of the team stepping up, as seen in their victory over Serbia. Offensive rebounds will also be crucial; Finland grabbed 20 against Serbia, a vital buffer if shooting percentages lag. Elias Valtonen proved an X-factor, scoring eight points in the final quarter against Serbia and nailing two key threes against Georgia.

Containing Germany’s inside game and limiting three-point opportunities is essential. Teams like Portugal and Slovenia have succeeded with packed paint strategies, keeping Dennis Schröder and Franz Wagner in check. If Finland can replicate this approach, closing lanes and maintaining their own shooting efficiency, they have a realistic chance to stay competitive. Otherwise, they risk a repeat of their 30-point loss to Germany in the group stage.

Prediction: Win for Germany to advance to the Finals.