Maldives vs Palestine, FIBA Asia Cup, 2029 Pre-Qualifiers, Today Match Prediction
Maldives
Palestine
Can Palestine topple Maldives?
- Maldives is currently not ranked in the world, averaging 54.0 points per game.
- Palestine is currently ranked 104th in the world, averaging 103.7 points per game.
- In the last matches, Maldives have 2 losses, Palestine won 3.
Palestine to win.
| Tournament: | FIBA Asia Cup, 2029 Pre-Qualifiers |
| Live Streaming: | DAZN |
| Venue: | Balaun Shola Sports Palace |
| Tip Off: | 16:30:00 |
Maldives vs Palestine Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | NA | NA |
Maldives vs Palestine Match Prediction & Analysis
Maldives face Palestine on 30 August in the FIBA Asia Cup 2029 Pre-Qualifiers in Almaty. Palestine enter with two wins and strong momentum, while Maldives are searching for their first victory. Palestine’s superior offensive efficiency and Brian Halums’ scoring make them the favourites, but Maldives will look to Ahmed Zabeer for a strong response.
Maldives ranks 5th in Group B with 2 losses, Palestine ranks 1st with 3 wins.
Maldives vs Palestine Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmed Zabeer | 9.5 | 5.5 | 1.0 | 2.5/0.0 |
| Brian Halums | 8.5 | 6.0 | 3.5 | 1.7/0.0 |
Teams Preview
Maldives Preview
Maldives suffered a heavy defeat against Kazakhstan in the FIBA Asia Cup 2029 Pre-Qualifiers.
Ahmed Zabeer drove the game forward, scoring 13 points, 2 steals, 6 rebounds, Mohamed Aik Neesham added 6 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists. Aldan Ike Rameez put up 5 points, 2 steals.
Offensively, Maldives scored 33.0% from the field goal, including 27.0% from the three-point line and 0.0% from the free throw line, with 11 assists. Defensively, they fell short on the board 25-52, with 10 steals.
The 114–43 loss to Kazakhstan will put Maldives under significant pressure in their next game. Kazakhstan exposed major problems with Maldives’ defense, shooting and ability to handle sustained pressure. Maldives will need a much stronger defensive effort, better ball movement and greater offensive contribution from Ahmed Zabeer to bounce back.
Palestine Preview
Palestine earned an important 80–67 victory over Kazakhstan in the FIBA Asia Cup 2029 Pre-Qualifiers.
Brian Halums came up big offensively, contributing 26 points, 3 rebounds, while teammate Jamal MM Mayali added 15 points, 4 rebounds. Mohammed Abushasiya with 13 points, 2 steals. Elias A M Sawalha defended the paint with 7 rebounds, 7 points, 2 steals.
Offensively, Palestine shot 36.0% from the field including 43.0% from deep. They capitalized on opportunities at the line, dropping 75.0%, with 8 assists. On the defensive end they got outrebounded 41-48, with 12 steals, 2 blocks.
The 80–67 win over Kazakhstan gives Palestine strong momentum heading into their next match. It was their third straight victory, securing their place in the Second Round. Their ability to withstand Kazakhstan’s comeback is a major positive, while Brian Halums’ scoring provides confidence heading into the final group game.
Maldives vs Palestine Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Ahmed Zabeer |
| SG | Aldan Ike Rameez |
| SF | Mohamed Naaf Irushan |
| PF | Mohamed Jodhaadh Ibrahim |
| C | Mohamed Aik Neesham |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Brian Halums |
| SG | Jamal M M Mayali |
| SF | Mohammed A A Abushamsiya |
| PF | Elias A M Sawalha |
| C | Salah W S Halawani |
MALDIVES vs PALESTINE
Winning PredictionPalestine should be clear favourites after their strong start and victory over Kazakhstan. Maldives have struggled badly against stronger opposition, so Palestine’s superior scoring depth and defensive strength should give them control.
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