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South Korea vs Nigeria, FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 Qualifying Tournament, Today Match Prediction
South Korea
Nigeria
Nigeria aim to maintain dominance over South Korea
- Korea Averages 80 points per game.
- Nigeria average 75 points per game.
- In the last ten matches they average a score of 139 in total.
Tournament: FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 Qualifying Tournament | Venue: Astroballe Arena | Tip Off: 18:30:00
Live Streaming: Courtside 1891
Nigeria to win.
South Korea vs Nigeria Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | NA | NA |
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South Korea
South Korea Women suffered a heavy 101–66 loss to China Women, struggling to contain China’s strong offense and fast pace.
Jisu Park led the charge scoring 14 points, 2 rebound, 1 assist, Heo Yeeun scoring 11 points, 2 rebounds, 6 assists, Isaem Choi put up 10 points, 2 rebounds. Park Jihyun defended the paint with 8 rebounds, 3 points.
Offensively, the South Korean Women scored 39.2% from the field goal, including 27.3% from the three-point line and 100.0% from the free throw line. Defensively, they outrebounded with 47-28 rebounds with 5 steals, 5 Blocks.
The heavy loss will put pressure on South Korea Women to improve defensively and find better scoring rhythm in their upcoming match. They will aim to bounce back with a stronger performance, while also using the defeat as motivation to correct mistakes and play with greater intensity.
Nigeria
Nigeria Women opened their FIBA campaign with a dominant 70–37 victory over Colombia Women, showcasing strong defence and disciplined offense.
Victoria Macaulay sparked the team's scoring, contributing 13 points, 6 rebounds, while teammate Ifunanya Okoro with 10 points, 4 rebounds. Elizabeth Balogun with 8 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 assists. Nicole Enabosi defended the paint with 11 rebounds, 10 points, 5 assists.
Offensively, the Nigeria women shot 40.6% from the field including 15.0% from deep. They capitalized on opportunities at the line, dropping 65.2%, with 23 assists. On the defensive end they secured the board with 53-39, with 7 steals, and 5 blocks.
The convincing win will boost Nigeria Women’s confidence and momentum heading into their upcoming match. It also strengthens their position in the group, allowing them to play with more belief while focusing on maintaining their defensive intensity and consistent scoring.
South Korea vs Nigeria Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Park Jihyun |
| SG | Heo Yeeun |
| SF | Haeran Lee |
| PF | Iseam Choi |
| C | Jisu Park |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Elizabeth Balogun |
| SG | Ifunanya Okoro |
| SF | Amy Okonkwo |
| PF | Nicole Enabosi |
| C | Victoria Macaulay |
South Korea vs Nigeria Match Prediction & Analysis
South Korea Women face Nigeria Women on 12 March in the FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifiers. Nigeria enter the game with strong momentum after a dominant win over Colombia, while South Korea will look to bounce back after their loss to China and improve their overall performance.
Nigeria ranks 1st in Group D after winning their first game. Korea are unranked as they have not played any games.
In the last two meetings, the Korea has 0 win and 2 losses, Nigeria have 2 wins and 0 loss.
South Korea vs Nigeria Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jisu Park | 9.3 | 4.3 | 2.7 | 1.0/4.0 |
| Victoria Macaulay | 9.6 | 3.4 | 2.2 | 5.0/0.0 |
SOUTH KOREA vs NIGERIA
Winning Prediction
Nigeria Women are likely to have the edge in this matchup based on their strong opening performance. If they maintain their defensive intensity and efficient scoring, they could secure another win, while South Korea will need a much-improved performance to challenge them. We are backing the Nigeria Women to win.
Nigeria to win.
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