Iran vs New Zealand, Fiba Basketball World Cup, 2027 Asian Qualifiers, Today Match Prediction
Iran
New Zealand
Can New Zealand outclass Iran?
- Iran is currently ranked 26th in the world, while New Zealand is ranked 25th.
- In the last five matches, Iran has won four and lost one match.
- In the last five matches, New Zealand has won four and lost one match.
New Zealand to win.
| Tournament: | Fiba Basketball World Cup, 2027 Asian Qualifiers |
| Live Streaming: | DAZN |
| Venue: | Philippines, Manila, Mall of Asia Arena |
| Tip Off: | 11:30:00 |
Iran vs New Zealand Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | NA | NA |
Iran vs New Zealand Match Prediction & Analysis
Iran and New Zealand meet on August 28 in a key Second Round clash. Iran enters 5-1, while New Zealand is 4-2 and riding four straight wins. Iran’s defensive discipline faces New Zealand’s high powered offense, highlighted by 40 assists against Guam. Iran also won their 2025 Asia Cup meeting, giving them a slight psychological edge.
Iran is currently ranked 2nd in Group E of the FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian Qualifiers with a 5-1 record, while New Zealand is ranked 4th in Group E with a 4-2 record.
In their last head-to-head matchup, Iran won 79-73 against New Zealand.
Iran vs New Zealand Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matin Aghajanpour | 11.8 | 3.8 | 0.7 | 0.8/0.2 |
| Sam Mennenga | 17.0 | 9.0 | 2.0 | 0.8/0.6 |
Teams Preview
Iran Preview
Iran delivered a disciplined 73-52 victory over Syria in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers, completing a 2-0 sweep over their opponents and finishing the First Round atop Group C with a 5-1 record.
Matin Aghajanpour led the scoring with 13 points, while Mohammad Mahdi Heydari added 12 points and Arsalan Kazemi grabbed 11 rebounds.
Offensively, Iran converted 41% from the field, including 51.4% on two pointers, 29% from the perimeter and 71.4% from the free throw line. Defensively, they controlled the boards 42-35, recorded 11 steals and forced Syria to commit 16 turnovers.
The victory showcased Iran’s defensive discipline, rebounding strength and balanced approach, giving them valuable momentum before facing tougher opposition in the Second Round.
Overall, the team averages 75.3 points per game, while dishing out 20.8 assists. Defensively, they record 39.7 rebounds, 9.8 steals and 2.5 blocks per game.
New Zealand Preview
New Zealand closed the First Round of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers with a spectacular 129-75 demolition of Guam, finishing 4-2 in Group A.
Sam Mennenga led New Zealand with 27 points and 9 rebounds, while Taine Murray added 25 points and 5 assists. Carlin Davison added 16 points and Sam Timmins added a double-double through 11 points, 10 rebounds.
Offensively, New Zealand shot 64% from the field, including 78.4% on two pointers and 40% from three point range. They also produced an incredible 40 assists, setting a new Asian Qualifiers record. Defensively, they dominated the boards 57-25, limiting second chance opportunities and held Guam to just 20% from deep and 37% overall.
New Zealand’s combination of shooting, passing and pace made this a complete offensive performance and provided significant momentum heading into the next stage.
Overall, the team averages 93.2 points per game, while dishing out 22.8 assists. Defensively, they record 52 rebounds, 8.3 steals and 3.3 blocks per game.
Iran vs New Zealand Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Seyed Mahdi Jafari |
| SG | Mohammad Mahdi Heydari |
| SF | Matin Aghajanpour |
| PF | Arsalan Kazemi |
| C | Salar Monji |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Carlin Davison |
| SG | Taine Murray |
| SF | Sam Mennenga |
| PF | Tohi Smith Milner |
| C | Sam Timmins |
IRAN vs NEW ZEALAND
Winning PredictionNew Zealand’s offensive numbers are significantly stronger, averaging 93.2 points and 52 rebounds per game, compared with Iran’s 75.3 points and 39.7 rebounds. New Zealand also shoots 54.5% on two pointers. Iran’s defense will keep it close, but New Zealand’s pace and depth should prevail late. We are backing New Zealand to win this matchup.
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