USA vs Australia Prediction & Betting Tips - Olympic Matches Women
by Kennedy Kechula | in Basketball Predictions
The first of the penultimate round of women’s basketball matches at Paris 2024 will see the USA take on Australia this Friday. This first semi-final, to be staged at the Accor Arena starting at 1530hrs GMT, will mark the 20th match between the two nations in a competitive setting. Ahead of this mammoth clash, read on for our analysis and a prediction of the match.
Eight of these teams’ previous meetings were at the Olympics stage, with three being gold medal deciders. The USA claimed victory every time they played Australia and remain the favourites to advance from this stage. They saw off Nigeria in the quarter-finals while Australia got the better of Serbia.
Defeat here will send the loser to the bronze medal match. The second semi-final, which will present the other team to contest for gold, features hosts France and Belgium. It will also be played on Friday.
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The Best Betting Odds for USA v Australia Match
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1.03 | 16.5 |
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1.03 | 12 |
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1.03 | 10.7 |
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1.02 | 9.4 |
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Who will win the USA vs Australia Basketball game?
Our prediction for the USA vs Australia match is: Over 157.0 points.
The best winner predictions and betting odds for the USA vs Australia game on 09/08/2024 of the current Olympic Matches Women season:
- USA has a 83.99% chance to pick up the win against Australia according to Bet365 ⭐ with the odds of 1.03.
- There is a probability of 16.01% ⭐ for Australia to win vs USA with odds of 16.5 at Bet365.
USA vs Australia Form
USA and Australia Last Matches
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
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4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
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29 Jul 2024 - Olympic Matches Women
23 Jul 2024 - International Friendly Games, Women
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USA against Australia : Head to Head (H2H)
30 Sep 2018 - Women's World Cup
USA - Australia: Form Analysis
The USA are still unbeaten in Paris. Having won all of their four matches averaging a tournament-high 91 points per game, their confidence is unmatched. Chery Reeve’s players, who are looking to add to the USA’s Olympics dominance, saw off Nigeria 88-74 in the quarter-finals.
So far in 2024, Team USA have won eight of the nine matches they have played. Their only loss was an exhibition match against a select WNBA All-Star team. The US, who are seeking a record-extending 10th gold medal, have won every single Olympic Women’s Basketball Tournament since 1996.
Three of their titles, in 2000, 2004 and 2008 were courtesy of wins against Australia in the final. The USA are also shooting a tournament-high 50.5% from the field and 58.3% from two-pointers.
Unbeaten at Paris 2024, the USA remain one of the bookies favorites to add to their nine Olympic gold medals.
Australia have bounced back exceptionally well after beginning their tournament with defeat. Following a shaky preparation period for the games, Australia arrived in Paris with many questioning their chances to dominate in the Games.
They had lost four of their build-up matches, which gave Nigeria an advantage. Africa’s sole representatives at the Games would claim a convincing 13-point win and held Australia to 62 points. It was a wake-up call and Sandy Brondello’s players have put up at least 70 points since that defeat.
In the quarter-finals, the Opals were in dominant form against Serbia, winning 85-67. It was the first time in the competition that they scored over 80 points. They will now hope this momentum prevails as they seek to halt the USA’s winning streak against them. Australia are averaging 74 points per game shooting 47.2% from the field.
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USA & Australia Squad Analysis
The USA are dominating on the offensive end at the Olympics. They are the only team putting up at least 80 points per game on average. A’ja Wilson leads the team with 20.3 points per game which is the second-best tally at the Games.
The forward is shooting 61.8% from the field and grabbing 10 rebounds per game on average. Breanna Stewart has been her running mate in offence. The forward is averaging 18.5 points. Jackie Young has averaged 10.3 points.
With a poor record against the USA, Australia will need their best players to perform here.
Australia are shooting 36.9% from three-pointers which is the best record in Paris. Lauren Jackson, Tess Madgen, Ezi Magbegor, and Cayla George are all shooting over 40% from behind the arc. Sami Whitcomb has led the team in points per game and is averaging 14.8 points in 32.9 minutes. Alanna Smith, who is averaging 12.3 points, is also another player to watch out here for.
USA - Australia Key Points
- Australia are shooting a tournament-high 36.9% from threes in Paris.
- In three of their four games, the USA have allowed at least 74 points.
- Australia have averaged 74 points across four matches at the Olympics.
- Over 157.0 points have been scored in all of the USA’s matches in Paris.
- The USA are averaging a tournament-high 91 points per game at the Olympics.
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Our USA vs Australia Prediction
Our prediction for the USA v Australia is for this match to see over 157.0 points scored. The USA have been the most dominant offensive team in Paris. They are putting up over 90 points per game and should be expected to have another excellent offensive outing here.
Against Australia in previous meetings, they’ve been dominant and that will be key here. Australia are also putting up a strong average and have been the best from three-point range so far in Paris. As they are seeking their first win against the USA, a high-scoring outcome looks likely.
USA vs Australia - Other Interesting Predictions
USA to win
For our second prediction, we will go with the USA to win. The US have won all 19 previous competitive fixtures against Australia with eight of their wins coming at the Olympics. They are also unbeaten in Paris and it follows that they’ll be favorites here.
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USA vs Australia match : Frequently asked questions
The USA v Australia match will be played on Friday 9 August and will tip off at 1530H GMT.
The USA v Australia match will be played at the Accor Arena in Paris, France.
Fans in the UK can watch the USA v Australia match on the BBC’s Channel’s One and Two. In the USA, fans can follow their team on NBC while Nine will carry the game for audiences in Australia. SportyTrader will also have the live scores for this match.
The USA have won all 19 times in which they have faced off with Australia in competitive fixtures. Eight of their wins came at the Olympics.
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
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