South Sudan vs Brazil, FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 Qualifying Tournament, Today Match Prediction
South Sudan
Brazil
Can South Sudan recover from blowout loss to surprise Brazil in must-win game?
- Brazil averaged 85.7 and 48.7 rebounds per game in the 2025 AmeriCup.
- South Sudan averaged 62.7 points in the most recent multinational event (AfroBasket).
- Brazil and South Sudan both dropped their opening game in WC qualifiers.
Brazil to win.
| Tournament: | FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 Qualifying Tournament |
| Live Streaming: | Countryside 1891 |
| Venue: | Wuhan Sports Centre, People 's Republic of China |
| Tip Off: | 11:00:00 |
South Sudan vs Brazil Basteball Odds
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South Sudan vs Brazil Match Prediction & Analysis
Brazil women’s team will play against South Sudan in the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers opening encounter in Wuhan. South Sudan are coming back on a blowout defeat, while Brazil, currently on an impressive run in FIBA competitions, look to get a momentum victory.
Current Standings: Brazil currently stand 5th in the group A table with a 0-1 record, while South Sudan are standing at bottom in the table with a 0-1 record.
Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches): There is no match listed between Brazil and South Sudan.
South Sudan vs Brazil Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maria Gakdeng | 10.8 | 11.7 | 1.2 | 0.5/2.7 |
| Damiris Dantas | 21.4 | 6.0 | 2.3 | 1.0/0.3 |
Teams Preview
South Sudan Preview
South Sudan arrived in Wuhan for the 2026 FIBA World Cup qualification and they dropped the first game against Czech Republic 52-89. It was a poor offensive show from Sudan as they didn't cross 16 points in any quarter. Czech had a game-high 377 points lead and never trailed. South Sudan had a semifinal run in the AfroBasket but lost to Mali. Meanwhile, they defeated Senegal to claim the third spot in the competition.
South Sudan didn't qualify in the 2022 FIBA World Cup. Their journey to the World Cup qualification won't be easy. They are placed with AmeriCup runner-up, Brazil and World Cup runner-up, China in Group A. Belgium and Czech are also in good form. South Sudan averaged 62.7 points which is 10th in the competition. South Sudan shot 30% from the floor and just 14% from the three-point line against the Czech. They lack the offensive strength.
Maria Gakdeng led the scoring for South Sudan in the last game with 21 points and nine rebounds. Nyamer Diew went for 18 points and 10 rebounds, while Adut Bulgak added 10 points and 12 rebounds. In the absence of Delicia Washington, the leading scorer in the AfroBasket, Maria Gakdeng could be an offensive threat. The center-forward averaged 10.8 in the AfroBasket and 14.3 in the Hungary Division. We back her to score 15 or more points in the upcoming fixture.
Brazil Preview
Brazil made a tough start to the FIBA World Cup qualifiers as they lost to Belgium 70-99 in the opening game. The Brazilian side had a glorious season last year. They reached the AmeriCup finals where they lost to the defending champions, USA 84-92. Brazil went 5-1 in the AmeriCup last year. The South American giants are placed with strong sides in Group A and four teams will qualify for the main event.
Brazil failed to qualify for the World Cup last time but this time, they have the best odds to feature in the 2026 event. In the last game, Brazil shot 375 from the floor and 44% from the three-point line. They were out-rebounded 23-44 and out-assisted 16-28. Brazil didn't get a lead in the game and conceded the game-high 31-point lead. Brazil averaged 85.7 points per game and allowed 61.6 points per game in the AfroBasket last year.
Bella Nascimento was the top scorer against Belgium with 16 points. Damiris Dantas went for 13 points and 6 rebounds, while Kamilla Cardoso added 10 points. If we look for the offensive threat in this side, Damiris Dantas' name comes first. The Indian Fever star averaged 21.4 points in the AmeriCup. Her WNBA experience will help Brazil in Wuhan. We back her to score 15 or more points in the crucial fixture on Thursday.
South Sudan vs Brazil Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Sarah Deng |
| SG | Yar Mayen |
| SF | Nyamer Diew |
| PF | Maria Gakdeng |
| C | Adut Bulgak |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Débora Costa |
| SG | Bella Nascimento |
| SF | Damiris Dantas |
| PF | Emanuely De Oliveira |
| C | Kamilla Cardoso |
SOUTH SUDAN vs BRAZIL
Winning PredictionBrazil head into the home contest as the favourites to win this match due to the previous form in AmeriCup and comeback ability. We are backing Brazil to win the game against South Sudan. We also back both teams to score a probable 155 points with Brazil reaching 70 or more points.
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