Senegal vs Angola, FIBA Basketball World Cup, 2027 African Qualifiers, Today Match Prediction
Senegal
Angola
Can Angola topple Senegal?
- Senegal is currently ranked 48th in the world, while Angola is ranked 32nd.
- Senegal is currently ranked 48th in the world, while Angola is ranked 32nd.
- In the last five matches, Angola has won three and lost two matches.
Angola to win.
| Tournament: | FIBA Basketball World Cup, 2027 African Qualifiers |
| Live Streaming: | DAZN |
| Venue: | Senegal, Dakar, Dakar Arena |
| Tip Off: | 00:00:00 |
Senegal vs Angola Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.15 | 4.30 |
Senegal vs Angola Match Prediction & Analysis
Senegal faces Angola in a crucial African Qualifiers clash. Senegal needs to bounce back from a 76-67 loss to Egypt, while Angola enters after dominating Congo DR 100-68. Angola’s defensive pressure and perimeter shooting are major concerns for Senegal, but the hosts rebounding strength and home support could keep the contest close. Expect a physical battle.
Angola is currently ranked 2nd in Group F of the FIBA Basketball World Cup African Qualifiers with a 5-2 record, while Senegal is ranked 4th in Group F with a 5-2 record.
In their last five head-to-head matchups, Senegal has won four matches, while Angola has just won one match.
Senegal vs Angola Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mbaye Ndiaye | 13.0 | 6.8 | 2.0 | 2.5/1.8 |
| Abou Gakou | 11.1 | 2.9 | 1.4 | 2.0/0.0 |
Teams Preview
Senegal Preview
Senegal suffered a disappointing 76-67 loss to Egypt in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 African Qualifiers, struggling to recover after a costly second quarter.
Jean Jacques Boissy led the scoring with 15 points, while Mbaye Ndiaye added 13 points, 7 rebounds and Mouhamadou Gueye added 12 points.
Offensively, Senegal just shot 34% from the field, including 45.2% from the two point range and an inefficient 17.9% from the three point range, despite delivering strong ball movement (19 assists). Defensively, they did record 10 steals and 10 blocks, but lost the battle on the boards (52-48), giving away key second chance opportunities and committed 18 crucial turnovers.
The loss highlighted Senegal’s need for better perimeter shooting and offensive execution. Improving efficiency will be crucial as they look to bounce back in the remaining qualifiers.
Overall, the team averages 85.1 points per game, while dishing out 20.6 assists. Defensively, they record 51.7 rebounds, 10.4 steals and 8.1 blocks per game.
Angola Preview
Angola delivered a dominant 100-68 victory over Congo DR in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 African Qualifiers, improving to 5-2 with an outstanding defensive performance.
Abou Gakou led the scoring with 18 points, while Gerson Goncalves and Childe Dundao added 13 points each. Selton Miguel and Braz Machi added 11 points each, providing balanced scoring support.
Offensively, Angola shot 48% from the field, including an impressive 61.4% from the two point range and 30.6% from the three point line, supported by their efficient ball movement (24 assists). Defensively, they controlled the boards 42-38, limiting second chance opportunities. They also forced Congo DR into a record 28 turnovers and recorded a remarkable 22 steals.
The performance showcased Angola’s trademark defensive intensity and depth. If they maintain this level of pressure, the reigning African champions will remain one of the strongest teams in the qualification race.
Overall, the team averages 86.9 points per game, while dishing out 20.3 assists. Defensively, they record 40.1 rebounds, 14.4 steals and 3.1 blocks per game.
Senegal vs Angola Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Jean Jacques Boissy |
| SG | Brancou Badio |
| SF | Mbaye Ndiaye |
| PF | Ibrahima Faye |
| C | Mouhamadou Gueye |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Childe Dundao |
| SG | Gerson Goncalves |
| SF | Eduardo Francisco |
| PF | Abou Gakou |
| C | Braz Machi |
SENEGAL vs ANGOLA
Winning PredictionAngola gets the edge after its dominant 100-68 win over Congo DR, highlighted by relentless defensive pressure. Senegal’s home advantage and stronger rebounding can keep this close, but Angola’s defensive intensity and recent momentum should prove decisive. We are backing Angola to win this matchup.
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