Batangas Tanduay vs San Juan Knights, Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League, Today Match Prediction
Batangas Tanduay
San Juan Knights
Can San Juan Knights topple Batangas City?
- San Juan Knights has a 100% win rate against Batangas City.
- Batangas City averages 63 points against the San Juan Knights.
- In the last five matches, San Juan Knights has lost one and won four.
San Juan Knights to win.
| Tournament: | Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League |
| Live Streaming: | Ai Score |
| Venue: | FilOil Centre |
| Tip Off: | 16:30:00 |
Batangas Tanduay vs San Juan Knights Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | NA | NA |
Batangas Tanduay vs San Juan Knights Match Prediction & Analysis
Batangas City face San Juan Knights on August 26th in a clash between two MPBL contenders. Batangas bring defensive discipline and strong recent form, while San Juan possess greater offensive firepower and momentum. The key battle will be Batangas defense against San Juan’s scoring attack.
In their last head-to-head matchup, San Juan Knights won 72-63 against Batangas City.
San Juan Knights is currently 2nd in the MPBL 2026 North Division, with a 18-3 record, while Batangas City are 1st in the standings of the South Division with a 17-3 record.
Batangas Tanduay vs San Juan Knights Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhinwill Yambing | 10.8 | 2.8 | 1.1 | 1.3/1.0 |
| Michael Calisaan | 10.9 | 5.1 | 0.8 | 0.3/0.1 |
Teams Preview
Batangas Tanduay Preview
Batangas City delivered a composed 88-80 victory over Imus Agimat, controlling the game early and building a 53-33 halftime advantage. They established their offense immediately, winning the opening quarter 25-11 before adding 28 points in the second to create a 20 point cushion.
Rhinwill Yambing led the scoring with 18 points, while Cedric Ablaza added 12 points and 12 rebounds. Nikki Perez contributed 11 points.
Offensively, Batangas shot 43% from the field, including 56% from the two point range, supported by their efficient ball movement (24 assists). Defensively, they controlled the boards 52-41, made multiple defensive stops through 11 steals and forced 17 turnovers.
The victory extended Batangas City’s strong run, winning nine out of their past ten matches, while their only recent setback came against Pasay.
San Juan Knights Preview
San Juan Knights suffered a narrow 71-64 defeat to Binan Tatak Gel, ending their recent momentum after a dominant stretch of results. The Knights entered the contest in strong form, having won five of their previous six games.
Michael Calisaan led the charge with 17 points and 13 rebounds, while James Canlas added 13 points and 6 rebounds. Harold Alarcon contributed 11 points and 7 rebounds, but their individual efforts weren't enough.
Offensively, the Knights just shot 34% from the field, including a poor 17% from the perimeter. Defensively, they fought hard on the boards, but got outrebounded 49-45, giving away key second chance opportunities and committed 14 turnovers which proved costly down the line.
The result is a setback rather than a major concern, but San Juan will need a sharper offensive response in their next outing.
Batangas Tanduay vs San Juan Knights Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Wendelino Comboy III |
| SG | Nikki Perez |
| SF | Cedric Ablaza |
| PF | Rhinwill Yambing |
| C | Jhan Mchale Nermal |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Orlan Jr Wamar |
| SG | Patrick Sleat |
| SF | James Canlas |
| PF | Michael Calisaan |
| C | Harold Alarcon |
BATANGAS TANDUAY vs SAN JUAN KNIGHTS
Winning PredictionSan Juan Knights get the edge against Batangas City on August 26. Their explosive offense and strong recent form make them favorites. We are backing the San Juan Knights to win this matchup.
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