Czechia vs Italy Prediction & Picks - Women's World Cup
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by Paul Tamayo | in Women's World Cup Picks
Czechia takes on Italy in a FIBA Women's World Cup game on Friday, September 4, at Max-Schemeling-Halle in Berlin, Germany.
Italy comes in as the favorites in this game, but interestingly, they don't have the head-to-head advantage against Czechia. In their last matchup during the 2025 EuroBasket qualifiers, Czechia escaped with a 74-69 win. Italy actually opened up with a 27-23 lead after the first period, but their offense sputtered in the next three quarters.
Petra Holesinska led Czechia with her team-high 17 markers, while Julia Reisingerova and Veronika Vorackova chipped in 14 points apiece. The team assisted on 24 made field goal attempts, while also converting 40% of their three-point shots.
The 17th-ranked Czechia lags behind the 14th-ranked Italy in the World Rankings, but don't count them out just yet.
As for Italy, this is their first World Cup appearance since the 90s era. They're also coming off a very impressive EuroBasket campaign, where they beat the mighty France in the third-place game.
Italy is relying on the exploits of star forward Cecilia Zandalasini. The 6-foot-2 Zandalasini plays for the Golden State Valkyries in the WNBA, where she serves an important role. The Italian hooper is averaging 8.8 points in the pro ranks.
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Czechia vs Italy Form
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Czechia and Italy Latest Matches
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
Aug 23, 2026 - International Friendly Games, Women
Aug 22, 2026 - International Friendly Games, Women
Aug 16, 2026 - International Friendly Games, Women
Aug 15, 2026 - International Friendly Games, Women
Mar 17, 2026 - FIBA World Cup Qualification, Women, Belgrade A
Mar 15, 2026 - FIBA World Cup Qualification, Women, Belgrade A
2/4 (50%)
2/4 (50%)
Mar 15, 2026 - FIBA World Cup Qualification, Women, Belgrade A
Mar 11, 2026 - FIBA World Cup Qualification, Women, Belgrade A
Jun 29, 2025 - Eurobasket Women
Jun 19, 2025 - Eurobasket Women
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
Aug 23, 2026 - International Friendly Games, Women
Aug 22, 2026 - International Friendly Games, Women
Aug 16, 2026 - International Friendly Games, Women
Aug 15, 2026 - International Friendly Games, Women
Mar 17, 2026 - FIBA World Cup Qualification, Women, Belgrade A
Mar 14, 2026 - FIBA World Cup Qualification, Women, Belgrade A
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
Aug 28, 2026 - International Friendly Games, Women
Aug 21, 2026 - International Friendly Games, Women
Aug 16, 2026 - International Friendly Games, Women
Aug 15, 2026 - International Friendly Games, Women
Mar 17, 2026 - FIBA World Cup Qualification, Women, Belgrade A
Mar 15, 2026 - FIBA World Cup Qualification, Women, Belgrade A
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
Aug 21, 2026 - International Friendly Games, Women
Mar 15, 2026 - FIBA World Cup Qualification, Women, Belgrade A
Mar 11, 2026 - FIBA World Cup Qualification, Women, Belgrade A
Jun 27, 2025 - Eurobasket Women
Jun 24, 2025 - Eurobasket Women
Jun 21, 2025 - Eurobasket Women
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
Aug 28, 2026 - International Friendly Games, Women
Aug 16, 2026 - International Friendly Games, Women
Aug 15, 2026 - International Friendly Games, Women
Mar 17, 2026 - FIBA World Cup Qualification, Women, Belgrade A
Mar 14, 2026 - FIBA World Cup Qualification, Women, Belgrade A
Mar 12, 2026 - FIBA World Cup Qualification, Women, Belgrade A
Players list
P. Holesinska
V. Vorackova
J. Pospisilova
M. Villa
C. Verona
L. Cubaj
C. Zandalasini
Substitutes
N. Koucka
A. Hanusova
V. Blasigh
F. Pasa
Czechia - Italy Key Points
- Italy is coming off a third-place finish in the 2025 FIBA EuroBasket.
- Italy has the higher position in the official World Rankings.
- Italy will rely on Golden State Valkyries forward Cecilia Zandalasini.
- Italy is positioned ninth in the FIBA World Cup power rankings.
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Our Czechia vs Italy Prediction
Czechia might have beaten Italy during the 2025 EuroBasket qualifiers, but the latter had the last laugh. Italy made it to the knockout stages and defeated France to take third place in the tournament.
With Cecilia Zandalasini at the helm, Italy could be tough to handle. They come in as the favorites in Friday's match against Czechia. Our prediction for the Czechia vs Italy match is: Italy (-10.5) cover the spread.
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