France will be looking forward to their third game in the ongoing group B in Paris Olympics having not lost any game so far. They are top of the group with 4 points whereas Australia is third with 3 points. Here is also the preview to the match and a prediction.
Australia will be in a position here looking for a victory to boost their chances of a place in the knockout stages. Australia utterly vanquished Canada 70-65 on matchday two for the first time in the competition courtesy to Sandy Brondello’s chargers. They had started the tournament on the wrong feet when they were beaten 75-62 by Nigeria.
Offensively they have been inconsistent and for this reason have lost five of the last eight fixtures. The Opals have scored on average 66 points per game in Paris, which has placed them fourth lowest on that front. Australia who or as I like to call them the kangaroos have played a total of 43. Has only won 2% from the field, but hold a head to head record of 7-3 against France in total encounters.
Among the victories, two were achieved at the level of the Olympic Games. Sami Whitcomb is averaging 16 points per game and she is the only Australian player who is a double figure points-scorer.
The map shows that France and Australia didn’t play a direct confrontation, but France has achieved superiority in the last encounters. In the prior games they have three of four and whereas they are on a two match winning streak against the Oceania team.
France she beat Australia 70-57 the last time they faced off and that was two years ago during the World cup. This team has also been impressive and to be more specific, Toupane’s players have been winners of the last 13 encounters.
This run started in the qualifying phase for EuroBasket last year. In Olympics, themselves they have played two matches and they have won both the matches very comfortably. Les Bleues played Canada on the first match and on the second match against Nigeria and they both finished with a score of 75-54. Gabby Williams is current scoring a team-best 13 points per game and Marine Johannes who averages 11 points as a reserve.
France has won both of their games and impressed both offensively and defensively, setting the bar high for Group B thus far. They have not only scored the most points in their territory but have also given up the fewest. Nonetheless, it wouldn't be shocking if they decreased their performance standards in favor of focusing on the next, more difficult tasks now that they had guaranteed their spot in the quarterfinals.
Australia, on the other hand, is anticipated to play at their highest level and is in fight or flight mode. After defeating Canada, they're feeling really confident and have a great opportunity of continuing to succeed. Thus, think about supporting Australia to win this one.
Although they usually fight for medals, the Australian women's team has not performed well at the Olympics. Among the Australian team, Liz Cambage sticks out and has a big impact on the match.
The Australians overcame Canada to maintain their hopes of making the playoffs following their loss to Nigeria. They might still go from third place to the quarterfinals even if they lose the following game.
France has a talented and fiercely competitive team. The French squad successfully challenges formidable opponents with to their technical play and solid defense.
France performed well throughout the group stage and is prepared to compete for top spots in the competition.
