Australia vs Puerto Rico Prediction & Betting Tips - Women's World Cup
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by Ita Emmanuel | in Women's World Cup Predictions
World No. 3 Australia open their 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup campaign against 13th-ranked Puerto Rico on Friday. The Opals ride a terrific 14-game winning streak since 2024 and are favorites against a Puerto Rico side that has lost its last five outings against higher-ranked teams, four of which by wide margins. This is why we back Australia for a comfortable victory in our prediction.
Australia defeated Canada 82–76 to finish with a 5–0 record in the Istanbul Qualifying Tournament. That result capped a staggering 14-game winning streak dating back to 2024, including a flawless 2025 FIBA Women's Asia Cup run that saw them lift the title and book their place in this tournament.
The reigning Asian champions remain one of the teams to watch in this tournament and will look to make a strong start. They have won both of their previous meetings with Puerto Rico by impressive margins.
A run of two wins and three losses saw Puerto Rico clinch Group B's final World Cup qualification spot in the San Juan Qualifying Tournament. They arrive for this clash on the back of a dominant run at the FIBA Women's AmeriCup Centrobasket Qualifiers.
However, Jerry Batista's team are in for a steep challenge on Friday, having lost their last five games against higher-ranked opposition, with four of those losses coming by wide margins.
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Australia v Puerto Rico Best Betting Odds
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Who will win the Australia vs Puerto Rico Basketball game?
Our prediction for the Australia vs Puerto Rico match is: Australia –25.5 handicap.
The best winner predictions and betting odds for the Australia vs Puerto Rico game on 04/09/2026 of the current Women's World Cup season:
- Australia has a 84.22% chance to pick up the win against Puerto Rico according to Bet365 ⭐ with the odds of 1.01.
- There is a probability of 15.78% ⭐ for Puerto Rico to win vs Australia with odds of 17.5 at Shangrila.
Australia vs Puerto Rico Form
Australia and Puerto Rico Last Matches
6/6 (100%)
0/6 (0%)
17 Mar 2026 - FIBA World Cup Qualification, Women, Belgrade A
15 Mar 2026 - FIBA World Cup Qualification, Women, Belgrade A
14 Mar 2026 - FIBA World Cup Qualification, Women, Belgrade A
12 Mar 2026 - FIBA World Cup Qualification, Women, Belgrade A
11 Mar 2026 - FIBA World Cup Qualification, Women, Belgrade A
20 Jul 2025 - FIBA Asia Cup, Women
6/6 (100%)
0/6 (0%)
17 Mar 2026 - FIBA World Cup Qualification, Women, Belgrade A
14 Mar 2026 - FIBA World Cup Qualification, Women, Belgrade A
12 Mar 2026 - FIBA World Cup Qualification, Women, Belgrade A
19 Jul 2025 - FIBA Asia Cup, Women
13 Jul 2025 - FIBA Asia Cup, Women
4 Aug 2024 - Olympic Matches Women
6/6 (100%)
0/6 (0%)
15 Mar 2026 - FIBA World Cup Qualification, Women, Belgrade A
11 Mar 2026 - FIBA World Cup Qualification, Women, Belgrade A
20 Jul 2025 - FIBA Asia Cup, Women
15 Jul 2025 - FIBA Asia Cup, Women
14 Jul 2025 - FIBA Asia Cup, Women
11 Aug 2024 - Olympic Matches Women
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
17 Mar 2026 - FIBA World Cup Qualification, Women, Belgrade A
15 Mar 2026 - FIBA World Cup Qualification, Women, Belgrade A
14 Mar 2026 - FIBA World Cup Qualification, Women, Belgrade A
12 Mar 2026 - FIBA World Cup Qualification, Women, Belgrade A
11 Mar 2026 - FIBA World Cup Qualification, Women, Belgrade A
6 Jul 2025 - FIBA Americup, Women
2/5 (40%)
3/5 (60%)
17 Mar 2026 - FIBA World Cup Qualification, Women, Belgrade A
15 Mar 2026 - FIBA World Cup Qualification, Women, Belgrade A
12 Mar 2026 - FIBA World Cup Qualification, Women, Belgrade A
6 Jul 2025 - FIBA Americup, Women
4 Jul 2025 - FIBA Americup, Women
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
14 Mar 2026 - FIBA World Cup Qualification, Women, Belgrade A
11 Mar 2026 - FIBA World Cup Qualification, Women, Belgrade A
5 Jul 2025 - FIBA Americup, Women
1 Jul 2025 - FIBA Americup, Women
28 Jun 2025 - FIBA Americup, Women
3 Aug 2024 - Olympic Matches Women
Australia - Puerto Rico Key Points
- Australia won all five of their games in the Istanbul Qualifying Tournament by solid margins.
- Australia have won their last 14 games across all competitions.
- Puerto Rico have lost each of their last five games against higher-ranked teams, four of which by wide margins.
- Puerto Rico have lost their previous two encounters against Australia by heavy margins.
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Our Australia vs Puerto Rico Prediction
Puerto Rico have recently impressed but Friday's contest is far above their cut. They have lost all five of their recent games with higher-ranked teams, mostly by wide margins. Facing tournament favorites and third-ranked Australia will prove more difficult.
Moreover, Australia have shown no signs of slowing down on their terrific winning streak and head into this clash in high spirits. History is also firmly on their side, having dominated Puerto Rico in their previous two meetings. Our Australia vs Puerto Rico prediction : Australia –25.5 handicap.
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