Libya vs South Sudan, FIBA Basketball World Cup, 2027 African Qualifiers, Today Match Prediction

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Libya

In the first round of the FIBA basketball world cup African qualifiers, Libya suffered an 85-74 defeat to Cape Verde after falling behind early and spending the rest of the game chasing the contest.

Ghayth Alrahman Almaghribi led the charge with 20 points and 14 rebounds, Adrees Zeew added 19 points. Wajdi Dawo contributed 10 points, but their individual efforts weren't enough. 

Offensively, Libya just shot 42% from the field compared to Cape Verde’s 47%, while struggling from beyond the arc at just 23.5%. 

Libya also failed to match Cape Verde’s ball movement (26-19). Defensively, they did manage to control the boards, their 25 turnovers and key defensive lapses proved costly down the stretch.

Despite flashes of resilience, Libya’s slow start and inability to contain Cape Verde’s balanced attack proved decisive as they lost their third straight qualifying match. Overall, the team averages 66.7 points per game, while dishing out 19.3 assists. Defensively, they record 38.3 rebounds, 12 steals and 3.3 blocks per game. 

South Sudan

South Sudan endured a frustrating 60-56 defeat to Cameroon in a defensive battle that exposed their offensive struggles. After entering the game with momentum, South Sudan were held to their lowest scoring output as Cameroon’s relentless defense disrupted their rhythm from start to finish.

Both Tut Gach led the scoring with 15 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists, while Deng Adel added 14 points and 12 rebounds. However, their individual efforts weren't enough and just lacked support from the remaining cast. 

Offensively, South Sudan just shot 28% from the field and struggled with 10% from the three point line, highlighted by their inefficient ball movement (15 assists). Defensively, they controlled the boards (54-41), limiting second chance opportunities, but key defensive lapses and 14 turnovers hurt them down the stretch.

While the loss ended South Sudan’s winning run, they remain firmly in the race for qualification. South Sudan will need to rediscover their offensive efficiency and perimeter shooting if they hope to bounce back in their next qualifier matchup. 

Overall, the team averages 81.3 points per game, while dishing out 22 assists. Defensively, they record 50 rebounds, 7.7 steals and 5.7 blocks per game.

Libya vs South Sudan Starting Lineups

Libya vs South Sudan Match Prediction & Analysis

Libya and South Sudan meet on 2 July with both sides desperate to bounce back from their defeats. Libya must improve defensively and shoot better from deep, while South Sudan will aim to rediscover its perimeter scoring after a poor outing against Cameroon. 

South Sudan holds the edge, but Libya’s disciplined half court play could keep the contest close.

South Sudan is currently 1st in Group A of the FIBA Basketball World Cup African Qualifiers with 2-1 record, while Libya is 4th with a 0-3 record.

In their last two head-to-head matchups, South Sudan had won both the matches against Libya. 

Libya vs South Sudan Player Stats

LIBYA vs SOUTH SUDAN
Winning Prediction

South Sudan is favored due to its form, head to head dominance, defense, and overall depth. If their shooting improves, they should secure a victory. We are backing South Sudan to win this matchup. 

South Sudan to win.

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