Philippines vs Colombia, FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 Qualifying Tournament, Today Match Prediction

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The Philippines Women's team are having a tough run this qualifiers where they are yet to win a match. In all the four matches that they have played, Philippines conceded over 100 points and failed to score past 90 points in all four. 

So far they they showcased a high-energy, offensive-minded style averaging a solid 76 points per game, finding significant success inside with 30.5 points in the paint and a respectable 46% shooting on 2-pointers. 

Their speed was a major factor, generating 13.5 fast break points and 16.5 points off turnovers per game. Kacey Dela Rosa led the team in efficiency, anchoring a squad that relies on a deep rotation, with the bench contributing over 28 points nightly. Despite their winless run, their aggressive play kept them competitive in transition.

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Colombia Women are also winless in the qualifiers and are out of the FIBA World Cup main tournament.  Unlike Philippines, Colombia have done well on the defensive end restricting their opponents to under 90 points. 

But they did struggle to find offensive rhythm throughout the tournament, averaging 48.5 points per game, with their primary scoring struggles coming from the field, where they shot 29% overall and 22.1% from three-point range. However, they remained disciplined at the free-throw line, hitting 75.9% of their shots. 

Defensively, they were effective on the glass, averaging 35.3 rebounds and providing solid rim protection with 3 blocks per game. Marta Moscarella emerged as their top performer, leading a team that focused on a deliberate, half-court style of play.

Philippines vs Colombia Starting Lineups