Palestine vs Kazakhstan, Olympics Basketball 2024, Today Match Prediction
Palestine
Kazakhstan
Will Kazakhstan outplay Palestine?
- Palestine are ranked 104th in the world.
- Kazakhstan are ranked 86th in the world.
- Kazakhstan led the last three 3–0 games against Palestine.
Kazakhstan to Win.
| Tournament: | Olympics Basketball 2024 |
| Live Streaming: | Courtside 1891 |
| Venue: | Baluan Sholak Sport Palace, Almaty (KAZ) |
| Tip Off: | 19:30:00 |
Palestine vs Kazakhstan Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | NA | NA |
Palestine vs Kazakhstan Match Prediction & Analysis
Palestine and Kazakhstan meet on Friday, August 28, 2026, at the Baluan Sholak Sport Palace in Almaty, in Group B of the First Round of the FIBA Asia Cup 2029 Pre-Qualifiers. Kazakhstan are the group hosts and one of the two teams FIBA identifies as the favorites to finish in the top three, while Palestine are also considered a strong candidate to advance.
The stakes are straightforward: the top three teams from Group B move into the Second Round, so this is an important game in determining the order at the top of the group. Kazakhstan have home-court advantage and the stronger historical record against Palestine, but Palestine have previously shown they can compete with established Asian teams.
Palestine are 0-0 this season. They are in Group B.
Kazakhstan are 0-0 this season. They are in Group B.
Kazakhstan had a 3–0 edge in all confirmed meetings. Kazakhstan averaged 78.5 points per game while conceding 65, and Palestine averaged 65 points while giving up 78.5 to Kazakhstan. The average total per game sits at approximately 144.
Palestine vs Kazakhstan Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Halums | 12.7 | 6.3 | 1.0 | 1.31/1.3 |
| Vladimir Ivanov | 13.0 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 3.0/1.0 |
Teams Preview
Palestine Preview
Because the 2029 Pre-Qualifiers begin on August 26, Palestine do not have a completed game in this tournament yet. Their most recent relevant competitive meetings with Kazakhstan came in the FIBA Asia Cup 2021 Qualifiers, where Kazakhstan won 93–56 in February 2021. Palestine's previous competitive meeting before that was much closer, with Kazakhstan winning 79–76 in February 2020.
Palestine should look to slow the tempo and make Kazakhstan execute in the half court, rather than allowing the hosts to gain momentum through transition. Their offense needs to emphasize patient ball movement, penetration and inside-out opportunities, while limiting rushed perimeter attempts.
Defensively, Palestine need to put pressure on Kazakhstan's primary ball handlers and force them away from comfortable three-point looks, while protecting the paint and finishing possessions with defensive rebounds. Their biggest objective should be to keep the game close into the second half, where pressure can shift onto the home team.
Palestine on average score 65.8 points per game they score 43.4% from the field and 30.5% from the arc. Palestine grab 39.2 rebounds per game .
Kazakhstan Preview
Kazakhstan also have no completed game in the 2029 Pre-Qualifiers yet, with their first game of the tournament scheduled against Maldives on August 27 before facing Palestine on August 28. FIBA identifies Kazakhstan as one of the favorites to finish in the top three of Group B, and all of the group's games are being played in Almaty.
Kazakhstan should look to use their home-court advantage by pushing the pace and attacking Palestine's defense early, while using their guards to create penetration and open perimeter opportunities. They should avoid becoming overly dependent on isolation possessions and instead use ball movement to force Palestine's defense to rotate.
Defensively, Kazakhstan should apply pressure to Palestine's ball handlers, protect the paint and use their size to control the defensive glass. If they can generate turnovers and convert them into transition points, Kazakhstan should be able to establish control without allowing Palestine to turn the game into a slow, physical contest.
Kazakhstan on average score 64 points per game they score 41.3% from the field and 38.1% from the arc. Kazakhstan grab 41.2 rebounds per game .
Palestine vs Kazakhstan Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Jamal Mayali |
| SG | Brian Halums |
| SF | Owen Walsh |
| PF | Elias Sawalha |
| C | Salah Halawani |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Rustam Murzagaliyev |
| SG | Vadim Chsherbak |
| SF | Robert Pan |
| PF | Alexander Zhigulin |
| C | Vladimir Ivanov |
PALESTINE vs KAZAKHSTAN
Winning PredictionKazakhstan are my clear favorite because of home court, stronger historical head-to-head results and FIBA's assessment that they are one of Group B's leading teams. Palestine are capable of making this competitive, particularly if they slow the pace and defend the perimeter well, but Kazakhstan should have enough depth and offensive quality to pull away.
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