Tunisia vs Guinea, FIBA Basketball World Cup, 2027 African Qualifiers, Today Match Prediction
Tunisia
Guinea
Can Guinea outclass Tunisia?
- Tunisia has a 75% win rate against Guinea
- Tunisia is currently ranked 52nd in the World, whereas Guinea is ranked 71st.
- In the last five matches, Tunisia has won three and lost two, while Guinea has won four and lost one match.
Guinea to win and cover the spread (-8.5).
| Tournament: | FIBA Basketball World Cup, 2027 African Qualifiers |
| Live Streaming: | Courtside 1891 |
| Venue: | Angola, Luanda, Pavilhao Multiusos de Luanda |
| Tip Off: | 17:30:00 |
Tunisia vs Guinea Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 3.55 | 1.25 |
Tunisia vs Guinea Match Prediction & Analysis
Tunisia and Guinea meet on 5 July with second round qualification already secured, but valuable momentum remains at stake. Tunisia enters after a convincing win over Rwanda, while Guinea has impressed throughout the qualifiers despite its one point loss to Nigeria. Expect a physical, defensive contest, with Tunisia’s experience facing Guinea’s athleticism and resilience.
Guinea is currently 1st in Group C of the FIBA Basketball World Cup African Qualifiers with a 4-1 record, while Tunisia is 2nd with a 3-2 record.
In their last five head-to-head matchups, Guinea has won two matches, while Tunisia has won three matches.
Tunisia vs Guinea Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firas Lahiani | 16.0 | 9.6 | 1.8 | 0.8/0.8 |
| Sekou Doumbouya | 18.5 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 1.0/0.0 |
Teams Preview
Tunisia Preview
Tunisia is coming off an impressive 83-67 win over Rwanda in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 African Qualifiers, while delivering on both ends of the floor.
Firas Lahiani led Tunisia with 20 points and 14 rebounds, while Omar Abada delivered an all round performance, finishing with 17 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists.
Offensively, Tunisia shot a balanced 44% from the field, including 56.8% from the two point range and 75% from the free throw line. Defensively, they dominated the boards 50-33, limiting second chance opportunities through 31 defensive rebounds, made 7 key steals and forced the opponents to commit 13 crucial turnovers.
The victory improved Tunisia to 3-2 in Group C, securing progression to the second round of the African Qualifiers while ending Rwanda’s qualification hopes. With their experienced core finding form at the right time, Tunisia heads into the next stage with renewed confidence and momentum.
Overall, the team averages 77.6 points per game, while dishing out 19 assists. Defensively, they record 41.6 rebounds, 10.6 steals and 3.8 blocks per game.
Guinea Preview
In their recent matchup, Guinea came up just short in a dramatic 80-79 defeat to Nigeria, but their performance reinforced why they remain one of the toughest teams in Group C of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 African Qualifiers.
Sekou Doumbouya led scoring with 23 points, while Souleymane Boum Jr and Shannon Evans added 18 points each in a spirited effort.
Offensively, Guinea shot competitively, converting 40% from the field, including 51.7% from the two point range and 30.8% from the three point line. Defensively, they even matched Nigeria on the boards (41-41), but key defensive lapses and 16 turnovers proved costly down the stretch.
Although the one point loss ended their winning streak, Guinea had already secured qualification to the second round. The narrow defeat highlighted the team’s competitiveness and depth, proving they have the talent to challenge Africa’s top basketball nations as the qualifiers continue.
Overall, the team averages 77 points per game, while dishing out 18.2 assists. Defensively, they record 46.2 rebounds, 7.2 steals and 3.6 blocks per game.
Tunisia vs Guinea Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Omar Abada |
| SG | Mohamed Mnafedh |
| SF | Wassef Methnani |
| PF | Firas Lahiani |
| C | Bechir Ben Yahia |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Souleymane Boum Jr |
| SG | Abdoulaya Sy |
| SF | Ousmane Araphan Kaba |
| PF | Ousmane Drame |
| C | Sekou Doumbouya |
TUNISIA vs GUINEA
Winning PredictionGuinea has a strong chance to pull off another statement win. Their athleticism, rebounding and aggressive defense have troubled every opponent in the qualifiers and they have already shown they can compete with Africa’s top teams. If they control the pace and force Tunisia into turnovers, Guinea could come away with the victory. We are backing Guinea to win this matchup.
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