Tunisia vs South Sudan, FIBA Basketball World Cup, 2027 African Qualifiers, Today Match Prediction
Tunisia
South Sudan
Will South Sudan outplay Tunisia?
- Tunisia is 4th in Group E with a 5-3 record after losing 83-61 to Cameroon in their last game.
- South Sudan is 2nd in Group E with a 6-2 record after winning their last two games, including an 81-71 victory over Guinea.
- Tunisia scores 71 points per game and allows 68 points per game.
South Sudan to win
| Tournament: | FIBA Basketball World Cup, 2027 African Qualifiers |
| Live Streaming: | Courtside 1891 |
| Venue: | Salle Multidisciplinaire de Radès, Radès |
| Tip Off: | 11:30:00 |
Tunisia vs South Sudan Basteball Odds
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Tunisia vs South Sudan Match Prediction & Analysis
Tunisia and South Sudan will meet in an important FIBA World Cup 2027 African Qualifiers Round 2 game at Salle Multidisciplinaire de Radès. Tunisia are 4th in Group E with a 5-3 record and will be looking to respond after their 83-61 loss to Cameroon. In that game, Tunisia struggled to score against strong defensive pressure. Led by Omar Abada, they will need to protect the ball and control the pace.
South Sudan is 2nd in Group E with a 6-2 record and comes into this game after wins over Nigeria (82-79) and Guinea (81-71). Carlik Jones led the team and had 11 points, 8 rebounds, and 12 assists in their last game, while Marial Shayok also provided scoring support.
South Sudan averages 79 points per game and has strong depth. Although Tunisia have home advantage, South Sudan’s better recent form and stronger offence make them the favourites.
South Sudan sit 2nd in Group E standings with a 6-2 record (0.750 PCT, +117 DIFF). Tunisia sit 4th in Group E with a 5-3 record (0.625 PCT, +20 DIFF).
Across their last 10 games, South Sudan holds a slight edge over Tunisia, averaging 71 points scored per match to Tunisia's 68 points. In their most recent World Cup Qualifier matchup on July 3, 2022, South Sudan picked up a 75-61 win over Tunisia.
Tunisia vs South Sudan Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omar Abada | 14.5 | 2.8 | 3.1 | 1.4/0.2 |
| Carlik Jones | 15.4 | 3.1 | 4.6 | 0.8/0.3 |
Teams Preview
Tunisia Preview
Tunisia is looking to bounce back at home after suffering an 83-61 loss to Cameroon in their last game. In that match, they struggled to find regular scoring chances against Cameroon’s strong defence.
Tunisia fell behind early and could not close the gap. Before that loss, they had won two straight games against Cabo Verde (60-56) and Guinea (61-50).
Tunisia is currently 4th in Group E with a 5-3 record and a +20 score difference. They average 71 points per game and allow 68 points.
Omar Abada is one of the key players helping the team run its half-court offence. At home in Radès, Tunisia will need to defend with more pressure and control the pace to deal with South Sudan’s fast attack.
South Sudan Preview
South Sudan head to Radès in strong form, having won their last two games. Their latest victory came against Guinea, with an 81-71 win. The Bright Stars played at a quick pace and made good use of fast breaks, holding the lead for more than 35 minutes.
Before that, they also beat Nigeria 82-79, which helped them remain 2nd in Group E with a 6-2 record and a +117 score difference.
In the win over Guinea, Carlik Jones had a strong all-around game, finishing with 11 points, 8 rebounds, and 12 assists. South Sudan averages 79 points per game and relies on their speed, athleticism, and quick attacks to create scoring chances.
Under coach Royal Ivey, they will look to maintain a high tempo and use their strong playmaking to secure another important road win.
Tunisia vs South Sudan Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Omar Abada |
| SG | Michael Roll |
| SF | Ziyed Chennoufi |
| PF | Radhouane Slimane |
| C | Mokhtar Ghyaza |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Carlik Jones |
| SG | Marial Shayok |
| SF | Nuni Omot |
| PF | Wenyen Gabriel |
| C | Khaman Maluach |
TUNISIA vs SOUTH SUDAN
Winning PredictionTunisia have home-court support in Radès and brings experienced playmakers like Omar Abada. However, South Sudan enters with superior scoring (79 PPG), better group standings (6-2), and strong momentum from back-to-back victories against Nigeria and Guinea. Led by Carlik Jones' playmaking, South Sudan has the advantage to claim the away victory.
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