New Zealand vs South Sudan, FIBA Women's Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament, 2026, Today Match Prediction
New Zealand
South Sudan
Can New Zealand outplay South Sudan?
- New Zealand is currently ranked 21st in the world.
- South Sudan is currently ranked 42nd in the world.
- New Zealand averages 55 points per game, while South Sudan averages 62 points per game.
New Zealand Women to win and cover the spread (-1.5).
| Tournament: | FIBA Women's Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament, 2026 |
| Live Streaming: | DAZN |
| Venue: | Mexico, Guadalajara, Arena Astros |
| Tip Off: | 02:15:00 |
New Zealand vs South Sudan Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.82 | 2.08 |
New Zealand vs South Sudan Match Prediction & Analysis
New Zealand Women face South Sudan Women on August 21st in a crucial Group A matchup. New Zealand’s perimeter shooting and defensive discipline will be tested by South Sudan’s physicality and rebounding strength. Both teams are 1-1, making this a pivotal contest for semifinal qualification. Expect a tight, defensive battle, with New Zealand holding a narrow edge.
New Zealand is currently ranked 1st in Group A of the FIBA Women’s Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament 2026 with a 1-1 record, while South Sudan also has a 1-1 record but is 3rd in Group A.
New Zealand vs South Sudan Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauren Whittaker | 16.0 | 10.0 | 1.0 | 1.5/0.0 |
| Maria Gakdeng | 14.5 | 13.5 | 1.0 | 0.5/1.0 |
Teams Preview
New Zealand Preview
New Zealand Women suffered a narrow 56-53 defeat to Brazil Women in the FIBA Women’s Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament, despite staying competitive throughout a tightly contested Group A battle.
Lauren Whittaker was New Zealand’s standout performer, finishing with 21 points and 11 rebounds, while Emilia Shearer chipped in 13 points.
Offensively, New Zealand shot 32% from the field, including 39.3% from the two point range and 69.6% from the free throw line. Defensively, they controlled the boards 40-36, but had zero blocks on the glass and committed 24 turnovers which proved costly down the stretch.
New Zealand fought back with 17 fourth quarter points but could not complete the comeback. Overall, the team averages 55 points per game, while dishing out 15.5 assists. Defensively, they record 46.5 rebounds, 4.5 steals and 0.5 blocks per game.
South Sudan Preview
South Sudan Women fell narrowly to Argentina Women, 64-61, in a fiercely contested FIBA Women’s Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament Group A matchup. The defeat came despite an excellent second half response that nearly overturned Argentina’s early advantage.
Moira Joiner led the scoring with 19 points, while Maria Gakdeng contributed a strong two way performance through 18 points and 12 rebounds. Adut Bulgak dominated the boards through 15 rebounds, but their individual efforts weren't enough.
Offensively, South Sudan shot 37% from the field, including 46.9% from the two point range and 70% from the free throw line. Defensively, they dominated the boards 51-35, but failed to make enough defensive stops and committed 21 crucial turnovers.
South Sudan showed impressive resilience, but their slow start ultimately proved costly in a three point defeat. Overall, the team averages 62 points per game, while dishing out 9.5 assists. Defensively, they record 59 rebounds, 4.5 steals and 0.5 blocks per game.
New Zealand vs South Sudan Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Pahlyss Hokianga |
| SG | Tayla Dalton |
| SF | Emilia Shearer |
| PF | Lauren Whittaker |
| C | Ella Tofaeono |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Perina Leime |
| SG | Moira Joiner |
| SF | Nyamer Diew |
| PF | Adut Bulgak |
| C | Maria Gakdeng |
NEW ZEALAND vs SOUTH SUDAN
Winning PredictionNew Zealand’s disciplined defense and perimeter shooting give them a slight edge, while South Sudan’s size and rebounding should keep the game close. Expect another physical, low scoring contest decided in the final minutes. We are backing the New Zealand Women to win this matchup.
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