Germany vs USA Prediction & Betting Tips - Olympic Matches Women

Prediction published on 03/08/2024, 12:02  by Kennedy Kechula | Modified on 03/08/2024 at 12:07 in Basketball Predictions

In a battle of the top teams in Group C, Germany will take on the USA in the final round of matches in the pool. Both teams have already qualified for the knockout round and this match will decide who tops this group. Here’s a look at the stats defining this match and our prediction.

Germany have won both their matches at the Olympics averaging 79 points a game which is the second-best record in Paris. After defeating Belgium 83-69 in their first match, they managed 75 more against Japan to win by nine points.

Satou Sabally has anchored their offence. The forward is putting up 25 points per game which places her top of the leaderboard. Against Japan, she poured in a game-high 33 points. Victory for Germany here will be their 10th win in 12 outings in 2024.

The USA are putting up more points per game than Germany. Cheryl Reeve’s ladies are the only team averaging over 90 points in Paris. They are putting up 94.5 points in a contest. The record nine-time Olympic gold medalists began their campaign with a dominant 102-76 victory over Japan.

They shot 73% from 2-point range and 59% from the field in this game. In their next fixture, they would face a bit more adversity but still won by a good margin. This was against Belgium whom they defeated 87-74.

America, who are seeking an eighth successive Olympic gold medal, shot over 50% from the field against Belgium. Breanna Stewart and A’ja Wilson scored a combined 49 points with Stewart leading the way with 26. The two WNBA stars are the only players averaging double figures for the US in Paris.