Nigeria vs Philippines, FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 Qualifying Tournament, Today Match Prediction
Nigeria
Philippines
Can Philippines outpace the Nigerian side?
- Nigeria Women are averaging 75 points per game in the last 10 matches.
- Philippines Women are averaging 75 points per game in the last 10 matches.
- Victoria Macaulay scored 13 or more points the last two matches for Nigeria Women.
Nigeria Women to win and not cover the spread (-31.5).
| Tournament: | FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 Qualifying Tournament |
| Live Streaming: | Courtside 1891 |
| Venue: | Astroballe, France (FRA) |
| Tip Off: | 18:30:00 |
Nigeria vs Philippines Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.01 | 12.00 |
Nigeria vs Philippines Match Prediction & Analysis
Philippines Women and Nigeria Women square off in a crucial Group A clash in the FIBA Women's World Cup Qualifiers 2026 on Saturday, 14th March. The venue for this match is Astroballe, France (FRA) and the scheduled start time is 6:30 PM IST.
This is an important match for both the teams as their qualification chances hang in the balance, for Philippines it's about getting their first win, while Nigeria look to build gain momentum heading into a crucial three game phase against top teams.
Nigeria vs Philippines Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Macaulay | 17.5 | 6 | 1.5 | 0/0 |
| Afril Bernardino | 12.5 | 7.5 | 1 | 0.5/0 |
Teams Preview
Nigeria Preview
Nigeria Women currently hold a 1-1 record after the completion of the first two qualifier rounds, where they started well with a dominant 70-37 win over Colombia Women, but lost their last match against South Korea Women (60-77).
Nigeria's game is built on physical dominance and elite rebounding, as they average a massive 50.5 rebounds per game, including 15.5 on the offensive glass.
While they have struggled with outside shooting just 18.9% of their 3-pointer and they are efficient inside, scoring 32 points in the paint nightly.
Their depth is a significant advantage, with the bench contributing over 36 points per game. Victoria Macaulay is the team's anchor, leading in efficiency and providing a consistent interior presence.
Philippines Preview
The Philippines Women enters with a 0-2 record and both of their losses have come against the top sides in the group. Where in the first round France Women outplayed them completely (66-115), while they showed much better returns against Germany Women (80-113).
They play a fast-paced, scrappy style of basketball, averaging 73 points and 9 steals per game. Unlike their opponents, they rely heavily on the perimeter, shooting a respectable 30.6% from 3-point range and 75% from the free-throw line.
However, they face a major disadvantage on the boards, averaging only 25.5 rebounds per game. Afril Bernardino is the team's primary leader, driving their offense and defensive energy. Despite their winless start, they remain dangerous in transition, scoring over 11 fast-break points per game.
Nigeria vs Philippines Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Elizabeth Balogun |
| SG | Promise Amukamara |
| SF | Murjanatu Musa |
| PF | Amy Okonkwo |
| C | Victoria Macaulay |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Stefanie Berberabe |
| SG | Janine Pontejos |
| SF | Louna Ozar |
| PF | Afril Bernardino |
| C | Kacey Dela Rosa |
NIGERIA vs PHILIPPINES
Winning PredictionIt is going to be a matchup of Nigeria's physicality versus Philippines aggressive and fast paced play, while Nigeria Women hold an edge on the defensive end they are the favourites to win this game.
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