Vietnam vs Fiji, FIBA Asia Cup, 2029 Pre-Qualifiers, Today Match Prediction
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Will Vietnam outplay Fiji?
- Vietnam is currently ranked 131st in the world, while Fiji is 142nd.
- Vietnam averages 66 PPG, while converting 47.81% from 2PT FG.
- Fiji averages 59 PPG, while converting 35.8% from 2PT FG.
Vietnam to win.
| Tournament: | FIBA Asia Cup, 2029 Pre-Qualifiers |
| Live Streaming: | DAZN |
| Venue: | Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar, MBank arena |
| Tip Off: | 13:30:00 |
Vietnam vs Fiji Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | NA | NA |
Vietnam vs Fiji Match Prediction & Analysis
Vietnam and Fiji meet on August 31st seeking a response after heavy defeats. Vietnam lost 109-68 to Thailand, while Fiji fell 102-40 to Mongolia. Vietnam holds advantages in scoring, shooting and ball movement, while Fiji has been stronger on the boards. If Vietnam improves defensively and controls the rebounding battle, they should hold the edge.
Vietnam is currently ranked 3rd in Group D of the FIBA Asia Cup 2029 Pre-Qualifiers with a 0-2 record, while Fiji is 4th in Group D with a 0-1 record.
Both teams have yet to play against each other.
Vietnam vs Fiji Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huynh Phu Vinh Nguyen | 10.5 | 4.0 | 0.0 | 2.0/0.0 |
| Filimone Waqabaca | 9.0 | 8.0 | 2.0 | 3.0/0.0 |
Teams Preview
Vietnam Preview
Vietnam suffered a heavy 109-68 defeat to Thailand in the FIBA Asia Cup 2029 Pre-Qualifiers, struggling to contain Thailand’s high powered offense from the opening stages.
Huynh Phu Vinh Nguyen led the scoring with 12 points and Quang Le added 10 points, the only players who managed double figure scoring.
Offensively, Vietnam just shot 38% from the field, including 51.6% from the two point range and 25.7% from the three point line. Defensively, they got outrebounded 47-29 on the boards, recorded 0 blocks and committed 23 turnovers.
The defeat highlighted Vietnam’s need for better perimeter shooting, defensive consistency and stronger starts. Overall, the team averages 66 points per game, while dishing out 16 assists. Defensively, they record 27 rebounds, 6 steals and 0 blocks.
Fiji Preview
Fiji suffered a heavy 102-40 defeat to Mongolia in the FIBA Asia Cup 2029 Pre-Qualifiers, struggling to compete on both ends of the floor.
Filimone Waqabaca led the scoring with just 8 points, while Joshua Fox added 6 points and 6 rebounds.
Offensively, Fiji just shot 29% from the field, including 35% from the two point range and a poor 12.5% from the three point range. Their only bright spot came from the free throw line where they converted 75%. The team also lacked ball movement (11 assists) compared to Mongolia’s 24. Defensively, they did no better as they got outrebounded 43-34 on the boards, registered just 1 block on the glass and committed 27 turnovers.
The loss highlighted Fiji’s need for much better offensive execution, stronger defensive resistance and greater ball movement. Against stronger opponents, Fiji must improve their shooting efficiency and reduce scoring droughts to remain competitive.
Overall, the team averages 59 points per game, while dishing out 8 assists. Defensively, they record 47 rebounds, 7 steals and 2 blocks.
Vietnam vs Fiji Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Huy Hoan Vo |
| SG | Quang Vinh Huynh |
| SF | Khac Dang Khoa Le |
| PF | Quang Le |
| C | Huynh Phu Vinh Nguyen |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Tyrone Mclennan |
| SG | John Mar |
| SF | Jordan Willie Alfred |
| PF | Filimone Waqabaca |
| C | Joshua Fox |
VIETNAM vs FIJI
Winning PredictionVietnam gets the edge because of its better scoring, ball movement and shooting efficiency. We are backing Vietnam to win this matchup.
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