USA vs Italy, FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 Qualifying Tournament, Today Match Prediction
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Italy
USA Women favoured to win over Italy
- USA Women are currently on a 16 game winning streak.
- USA Women are averaging 92 points per game in the last 10 matches.
- Italy Women are averaging 72 points per game in the last 10 matches.
USA Women to win!
| Tournament: | FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 Qualifying Tournament |
| Live Streaming: | Courtside 1891 |
| Venue: | Puerto Rico Coliseum Jose Miguel Agrelot “El Choli”, San Juan |
| Tip Off: | 02:30:00 |
USA vs Italy Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
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USA vs Italy Match Prediction & Analysis
USA Women face off Italy Women in the round 3 clash of the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 Qualifying Tournament on Sunday, 15th March.
The venue for this match Group A clash is Puerto Rico Coliseum Jose Miguel Agrelot “El Choli”, San Juan and the scheduled start time is 2:30 AM IST.
USA vs Italy Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lorela Cubaj | 9.5 | 7 | 3.5 | 0/2.5 |
| Paige Bueckers | 12.5 | 4 | 3 | 2/0.5 |
Teams Preview
USA Preview
The USA Women enters this matchup with a perfect 2-0 record , living up to their reputation as an offensive juggernaut.
They average a staggering 100.5 points per game, driven by elite shooting: 64.4% from 2-point range and 42.9% from beyond the arc.
Their depth is unrivaled, with the bench contributing nearly 60 points per game. On the glass, they dominate with 48 rebounds, leading to 20.5 second-chance points.
Led in efficiency by Paige Bueckers, the Americans combine high-volume scoring with 29.5 assists, making them incredibly difficult to slow down.
Italy Preview
Italy Women is also undefeated at 2-0 and holds a #14 world ranking, showcasing a highly disciplined and disruptive style of play.
They average 76 points per game and are particularly effective inside, scoring 39 points in the paint nightly.
Their defense is their calling card, averaging 12.5 steals and forcing enough mistakes to score 28.5 points off turnovers.
While they struggle from the free-throw line at 59%, they make up for it with ball security, committing only 8 turnovers per game.
Lorela Cubaj has been their standout player, anchoring a defense that records 6 blocks per match.
USA vs Italy Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Kelsey Plum |
| SG | Paige Bueckers |
| SF | Chelsea Gray |
| PF | Monique Billings |
| C | Kiki Iriafen |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Cecilia Zandalasini |
| SG | Costanza Verona |
| SF | Laura Spreafico |
| PF | Jasmine Keys |
| C | Lorela Cubaj |
USA vs ITALY
Winning PredictionUSA Women are the favourites to win and keep their unbeaten run intact, while Italy Women lacks offensive firepower and we predict USA Women to continue their dominance and win this fixture.
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