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Argentina vs New Zealand, FIBA Women's Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament, 2026, Today Match Prediction
Argentina
New Zealand
Can Argentina topple New Zealand?
- Argentina is currently ranked 23rd in the world.
- New Zealand is currently ranked 21st in the world.
- In the last five matches, Argentina has won all five matches.
Tournament: FIBA Women's Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament, 2026 | Venue: Mexico, Guadalajara, Arena Astros | Tip Off: 02:15:00
Live Streaming: DAZN
Argentina to win and cover the spread (2.5).
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Argentina vs New Zealand Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 2.27 | 1.69 |
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Argentina
Argentina faces a tightly contested battle against New Zealand in Group A at the upcoming FIBA Women’s Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament 2026 in Guadalajara, Mexico.
Argentina Womens recently won the Fiba Women’s AmeriCup South American Qualifiers on August 10, 2026, by defeating Venezuela 53-44 in the final at Espacio DAM in Zarate, Argentina. This victory marked their second consecutive and fourth overall South American title, with point guard Melisa Gretter winning the tournament MVP award.
Melisa Gretter is their veteran point guard and serves as the absolute floor general, leading the team in both efficiency and assists.
The matchup is crucial in Group A, which also contains Brazil and South Sudan. Argentina will need disciplined defense, efficient execution and strong interior play to overcome New Zealand’s physicality. With only the top two advancing, a win would provide a major boost toward the semifinals.
New Zealand
New Zealand enters the upcoming FIBA Women’s Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament 2026 in Guadalajara, Mexico, aiming to leverage their physical interior presence against Argentina.
Ella Tofaeono serves as the center point of New Zealand's interior offense and half court execution.
New Zealand arrive with valuable recent qualifying experience, having competed in the 2026 FIBA Women’s basketball World Cup Qualifying Tournament. Their experience against top level opposition should help them handle the pressure.
New Zealand’s biggest challenge will be Argentina’s physical defense and disciplined half court approach. With Brazil and South Sudan also in Group A, every result matters, as only the top two advance to the semifinals. New Zealand will need efficient shooting, strong rebounding and composure late in possessions to secure an important opening win.
Argentina vs New Zealand Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Melisa Gretter |
| SG | Florencia Chagas |
| SF | Candela Gentinetta |
| PF | Victoria Gauna |
| C | Agostina Burani |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Tayla Dalton |
| SG | Tegan Graham |
| SF | Emilia Shearer |
| PF | Sharne Robati |
| C | Ella Tofaeono |
Argentina vs New Zealand Match Prediction & Analysis
Argentina and New Zealand meet on August 18th in a crucial Group A clash at the FIBA Women’s Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament. Argentina holds a slight edge due to their recent momentum, while New Zealand enter with higher world ranking. Argentina’s balanced offense and defensive discipline could decide the contest, but New Zealand’s physicality makes this a close matchup.
Argentina vs New Zealand Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melisa Gretter | 11.0 | 7.6 | 3.4 | 2.4/0.0 |
| Ella Tofaeono | 11.0 | 4.4 | 2.0 | 0.4/0.4 |
ARGENTINA vs NEW ZEALAND
Winning Prediction
Argentina are tipped to edge New Zealand. Their defensive discipline and balanced offense should prove decisive, while New Zealand’s physicality keeps the contest close until late. We are backing Argentina to win this matchup.
Argentina to win and cover the spread (2.5).
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