Japan vs Mali Preview & Prediction | 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup | Group Stage
by Alex Sarwar ·
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The Women’s Basketball World Cup begins with Japan taking on Mali in Berlin.
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Japan vs Mali prediction
Japan were runners-up in the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup all the way back in 1975, but since then have not threatened to win the tournament. This is however, their fifth consecutive World Cup appearance, the sixth highest streak of all qualified nations. Mali are the second lowest ranked side in the competition at number 18 in the world.
Expect a disciplined Japan to assert their likely authority in this one fairly early on court. They are the better time and it probably won’t take long for that class to show Back a comprehensive victory for the Japanese over Mali.
Japan vs Mali tip: Japan to win with a -16.5 spread
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