Italy vs Australia Preview & Prediction | 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup | Qualification Round
by Alex Sarwar ·
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An impressive Australia meet Italy for a place in the quarter-finals with Spain on deck for the winner.
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How to watch on TV/online: UK – Courtside 1891 on DAZN / USA – Courtside 1891 on DAZN
Italy vs Australia prediction
Australia had already secured knockout qualification with two wins from two to start the group stage. This allowed them to take their foot off the gas somewhat in their 80-68 loss to Belgium last time out. We should see them improve significantly from a defensive point of view in time for this game. They’ll need to when considering that they’ve conceded more points than Italy during the group stage, despite the Italians finishing one place lower in their group.
This contest should be decided by how Australia play against this Italian defence. How clinical they are when shooting and how effective they draw fouls and free throws. When comparing the two rosters, the Opals do seem to have that extra layer of quality and depth and across what will be four punishing quarter-finals, this may just tip the scales in their favour.
Italy vs Australia tip: Australia to win
