Cuba vs Panama, Fiba Basketball World Cup 2027, Americas Qualifiers, Today Match Prediction

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Cuba

After missing the FIBA AmeriCup, Cuba are ready to taste the qualification for the 2027 FIBA World Cup. The hosts are back for a two-game set in the international break where their first assignment is against Panama. Cuba are coming off a 49-105 loss to AmeriCup runnerup, Argentina. It remains one of the biggest blowout defeats for Cuba in any qualifying event of FIBA. Cuba need a turnaround this time. 

Cuba conceded a 56-point lead in the game and it summarised the complete failure. They shot 26% from the floor and just 13% from the three-point line. Cuba committed 20 turnovers in the game. Cuba ranks fourth in the rebounds per game (45) and their defense is slightly better with allowing just 26.8% from threes. Meanwhile, they are forcing 13.8 turnovers per game. 

In the previous game, Hechavarria contributed a double-double with 12 points and 13 rebounds. Markon Diaz went for a team-high 13 points. Pedro Bombino should be an offensive threat due to his consistent performance in Primera FEB. In his most recent game, he scored 20 points. He fell short of a double-double in the first game against Argentina. We back the centre to score at least 15 points in the upcoming fixture. 

Panama

Panama are slightly a better side compared to Cuba as they qualified for the American Championship. However, they lost all three games in the group stage and faced an early elimination. They also started their World Cup qualifying campaign with two straight defeats. Panama are coming off a 82-84 loss to Uruguay. It was their fifth straight loss across all competitions. 

Martin Rojas dropped a match-winning basket at buzzer time to guide a tight victory for Uruguay. Panama let the game slip away from them. They were shooting 48% from the floor and 39% from the three-point line. Panama are fifth in the defensive rebounds (31.0) and sixth in the blocks (3.5). They are forcing 15.5 turnovers per game which is a concerning part. Panama averaged 73 points in their last ten games and hold a 2-1 lead over Cuba. 

Jhuvvan Jackson was the top performer for Panama with 29 points. Akil Mitchell dropped a double-double with 14 points and 12 rebounds. Eric Romero chipped in with 15 points and nine rebounds. Panama would expect Romero to take charge of offense. He could be an offensive threat in this game. The center averaged 12.3 points in the last three games, including a double-double. We back Romero to reach a double-double in the upcoming qualifier fixture. 

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Cuba vs Panama Match Prediction & Analysis

Cuba will play host to Panama in the Group C encounter of the 2027 FIBA World Cup Americas Qualifiers. Cuba are on a three-game losing streak, while Panama, currently on a five-game losing skid, look to get a breakthrough victory. 

Current Standings: Cuba currently stand in fourth spot in the Americas Qualifiers Group D with a 0-2 record, while Panama are sitting at the third spot of Group D with a 0-2 record.

Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches): Only three matches listed between two. Panama have won two of the three games against Cuba. Panama are scoring 67.6 points and allowing 67 points. The average total match points in the last five matches between Panama and Cuba is 134.6.  

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Winning Prediction

Panama head into the home contest as the favourites to win this match due to their best defense and solid offense. All their starters are in good form in their respective leagues. We are backing Panama to win the contest. We also back both teams to score a probable 135-point in the upcoming fixture with Panama reaching more than 70 points. 

Panama to win.

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