Nepal vs Kuwait, Fiba Basketball World Cup, 2027 Asian Qualifiers, Today Match Prediction
Nepal
Kuwait
Can Kuwait topple Nepal?
- Kuwait is currently ranked 118th in the world.
- Nepal averages 64 PPG, while converting 50% from 2PT FG.
- Kuwait averages 80 PPG, while converting 56.4% from 2PT FG.
Kuwait to win.
| Tournament: | Fiba Basketball World Cup, 2027 Asian Qualifiers |
| Live Streaming: | DAZN |
| Venue: | UAE, Dubai, Shabab Al Ahli Dubai |
| Tip Off: | 18:30:00 |
Nepal vs Kuwait Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | NA | NA |
Nepal vs Kuwait Match Prediction & Analysis
Nepal faces Kuwait on August 28th in a crucial Asia Cup 2029 Pre-Qualifiers matchup. Nepal needs a defensive response after conceding 110 points to UAE, while Kuwait enters after pushing UAE to a three point game.
Kuwait’s stronger physicality, rebounding and recent form give them the edge, but Nepal’s scoring threat could keep the contest competitive.
Kuwait is currently ranked 2nd in Group A of the FIBA Asia Cup 2029 Pre-Qualifiers with a 1-1 record, while Nepal is 5th in Group A with a 0-1 record.
Both teams have yet to play against each other.
Nepal vs Kuwait Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nischal Maharjan | 24.0 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 0.0/0.0 |
| Hamad Hasan | 16.5 | 12.5 | 4.5 | 0.0/0.5 |
Teams Preview
Nepal Preview
Nepal suffered a heavy 110-64 defeat to UAE in the FIBA Asia Cup 2029 Pre-Qualifiers, struggling to contain the hosts from the opening tip.
Nischal Maharjan led Nepal with a game high 24 points, but just lacked enough support from the supporting cast.
Offensively, Nepal shot 41% from the field, including 50% from the two point range, 27.6% from the three point line and went 0-for-5 from the free throw line. Defensively, they got outrebounded 46-35 on the boards, had zero blocks and committed 24 turnovers down the line.
Nepal must now tighten its defense, improve perimeter efficiency and reduce scoring droughts if it wants to compete more effectively in the remaining Pre-Qualifiers.
Kuwait Preview
Kuwait suffered a narrow 75-72 defeat to UAE in the FIBA Asia Cup 2029 Pre-Qualifiers, but the result showed they can compete with the tournament hosts. Kuwait started strongly, taking a 20-17 first quarter lead, and remained within striking distance throughout the second half.
Hamad Hasan was Kuwait’s standout performer, recording a double-double with 19 points and 16 rebounds, while Omran Bin Jawhar added 18 points. Abdulaziz Alhamidi and Ahmad Albaloushi added 10 points each.
Offensively, Kuwait shot 45% from the field, including a strong 61% from the two point range. However, they just shot 19.2% from the perimeter and 53.9% from the free throw line. Defensively, they got outrebounded 42-40 on the boards, giving away second chance opportunities and committed 17 turnovers.
Despite the defeat, Kuwait showed strong resilience and will take confidence from pushing the hosts to the wire.
Nepal vs Kuwait Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Simon Gurung |
| SG | Sadhish Pradhan |
| SF | Binod Maharjan |
| PF | Nischal Maharjan |
| C | Shreyas Bahadur Shah |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Hamad Hasan |
| SG | Ahmad Albaloushi |
| SF | Yousef Albuloushi |
| PF | Abdulaziz Alhamidi |
| C | Omran Bin Jawhar |
NEPAL vs KUWAIT
Winning PredictionKuwait should be favored after pushing UAE to a three point finish. Kuwait also has clear advantages in scoring (80-64 PPG), rebounding (43.5-35) and two-point shooting (56.4%-50%). Nepal will need a much stronger defensive effort to stay close. We are backing Kuwait to win this matchup.
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