Philippines vs Australia, Fiba Basketball World Cup, 2027 Asian Qualifiers, Today Match Prediction
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Australia
Can Australia continue their winning momentum against Philippines?
- The Philippines are currently 36th in the world rankings.
- Australia is currently 6th in the world rankings.
- The Philippines have been averaging 82.7 points per game, while Australia has been averaging 85.3 points per game.
Australia to win and cover the spread (7.5).
| Tournament: | Fiba Basketball World Cup, 2027 Asian Qualifiers |
| Live Streaming: | Courtside 1891 |
| Venue: | Philippines, Manila, Mall of Asia Arena |
| Tip Off: | 17:00:00 |
Philippines vs Australia Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 3.35 | 1.28 |
Philippines vs Australia Match Prediction & Analysis
Philippines host Australia on 1 March 2026 in a key FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers clash. Australia arrive unbeaten and already qualified, while the Philippines chase a statement win to strengthen their top-three push. Expect a physical game defined by pace, rebounding, and execution.
Australia is currently 1st in Group A of the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers with 3/0 record, while Philippines is 2nd in Group A with 2/1 record.
In the last five head-to-head matchups, Australia has managed to win all five matches against the Philippines.
Philippines vs Australia Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwight Ramos | 15.0 | 7.0 | 1.7 | 2.0/0.3 |
| Tanner Krebs | 28.0 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 0.0/0.0 |
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Philippines Preview
At the Mall of Asia Arena, Philippines fought hard but came up short in a tightly contested qualifier, falling 66-69 to New Zealand.
Dwight Ramos led the Philippines with 16 points and 8 rebounds, while CJ Perez chipped in 15 points.
Offensively, the Philippines shot 44.2% from the two point range, but struggled with 18.9% from the perimeter. Defensively, they forced New Zealand to commit 18 turnovers and made 9 steals and 5 blocks. Despite limiting New Zealand’s offense and holding a spirited late charge, the home side couldn’t complete the comeback.
This loss marked Philippines first defeat in this Asian Qualifiers window, underscoring that late execution and clutch shot making remain areas for improvement. Overall, the team averages 82.7 points per game, while dishing out 21.7 assists. Defensively, they are strong on the boards, grabbing 51.7 rebounds, 6.3 blocks and record 8.3 steals per game.
Australia Preview
Australia secured a commanding 93-80 victory over Guam in their Group A clash at the University of Guam Field House, earning a spot in the Second Round with a perfect 3-0 start.
Tanner Krebs exploded for 28 points, including eight triples, while Elijah Pepper added 23 points. Veteran bigs Sam Froling (13 pts, 10 reb) and Nick Kay (10 pts, 11 reb) anchored the interior, providing consistent offense and rebounding.
Offensively, Australia shot 51.4% from the two point range, supported by their crisp ball movement (25 assists). Defensively, they dominated the boards 49-35, scoring key second chance points and forced Guam to commit 15 turnovers.
Overall, the team averages 85.3 points per game, while dishing out 20 assists per game. Defensively, they record 42.7 rebounds, 10 steals and 5 blocks per game.
Philippines vs Australia Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Dwight Ramos |
| SG | CJ Perez |
| SF | Carl Tamayo |
| PF | Calvin Oftana |
| C | Quentin Miliora Brown |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Elijah Pepper |
| SG | Tanner Krebs |
| SF | Jack White |
| PF | Nick Kay |
| C | Sam Froling |
PHILIPPINES vs AUSTRALIA
Winning PredictionAustralia’s depth, shooting, and size advantage should control the game, though Philippines can stay competitive early with home-crowd energy and defensive pressure. We are backing Australia to win this matchup.
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