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USA vs Italy, FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 Qualifying Tournament, Today Match Prediction

Puerto Rico Coliseum Jose Miguel Agrelot “El Choli”, San Juan

USA Women favoured to win over Italy

  • USA Women are currently on a 16 game winning streak.
  • USA Women are averaging 92 points per game in the last 10 matches.
  • Italy Women are averaging 72 points per game in the last 10 matches.

Tournament: FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 Qualifying Tournament | Venue: Puerto Rico Coliseum Jose Miguel Agrelot “El Choli”, San Juan | Tip Off: 02:30:00

Live Streaming: Courtside 1891

USA Women to win!

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USA

The USA Women enters this matchup with a perfect 2-0 record , living up to their reputation as an offensive juggernaut. 

They average a staggering 100.5 points per game, driven by elite shooting: 64.4% from 2-point range and 42.9% from beyond the arc. 

Their depth is unrivaled, with the bench contributing nearly 60 points per game. On the glass, they dominate with 48 rebounds, leading to 20.5 second-chance points. 

Led in efficiency by Paige Bueckers, the Americans combine high-volume scoring with 29.5 assists, making them incredibly difficult to slow down.

Italy

Italy Women is also undefeated at 2-0 and holds a #14 world ranking, showcasing a highly disciplined and disruptive style of play. 

They average 76 points per game and are particularly effective inside, scoring 39 points in the paint nightly. 

Their defense is their calling card, averaging 12.5 steals and forcing enough mistakes to score 28.5 points off turnovers. 

While they struggle from the free-throw line at 59%, they make up for it with ball security, committing only 8 turnovers per game. 

Lorela Cubaj has been their standout player, anchoring a defense that records 6 blocks per match.

USA vs Italy Starting Lineups

Position Player Name
PG Kelsey Plum
SG Paige Bueckers
SF Chelsea Gray
PF Monique Billings
C Kiki Iriafen
Position Player Name
PG Cecilia Zandalasini
SG Costanza Verona
SF Laura Spreafico
PF Jasmine Keys
C Lorela Cubaj

USA Women face off Italy Women in the round 3 clash of the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 Qualifying Tournament on Sunday, 15th March. 

The venue for this match Group A clash is Puerto Rico Coliseum Jose Miguel Agrelot “El Choli”, San Juan and the scheduled start time is 2:30 AM IST. 

USA vs Italy Player Stats

Player Name Points Rebounds Assists Steals/Blocks
Lorela Cubaj 9.5 7 3.5 0/2.5
Paige Bueckers 12.5 4 3 2/0.5

USA Women are the favourites to win and keep their unbeaten run intact, while Italy Women lacks offensive firepower and we predict USA Women to continue their dominance and win this fixture. 

USA Women to win!

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