Italy vs USA Prediction & Picks - Women's World Cup
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by Paul Tamayo | in Women's World Cup Picks
Italy (1-0) takes on the United States of America (1-0) in a FIBA Women's World Cup game on Sunday, September 6, at Berlin Arena in Berlin, Germany.
It's one of the most anticipated matchups in the group stages, with both teams coming off wins.
As expected, Team USA took care of their tournament opener, carving out a dominant 94-61 victory over China. The Americans' defense was on point, holding the Chinese hoopers to less than 20 points in each of the four quarters.
On offense, it was an extremely balanced performance for Team USA. Paige Bueckers, Rhyne Howard, and Caitlin Clark all topscored with 14 points apiece. Clark had herself an impressive debut, adding 11 assists to her stat sheet to haul in a double-double.
Moreover, USA fielded all their players against China, and everyone scored a point. This encapsulates the strong depth of their lineup, which is why they're the favorites.
As for Italy, they're coming off a 63-54 win over Czechia. The Italians actually trailed at halftime, but they clamped down on defense in the second half. They held Czechia to a measly total of 22 points in the final two quarters.
Cecilia Zandalasini led Italy with 19 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists.
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Italy vs USA Form
Table
| Teams | % | P | W | L | Series |
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2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Italy and USA Latest Matches
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
Sep 4, 2026 - Women's World Cup
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
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%)
Sep 4, 2026 - Women's World Cup
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
6/6 (100%)
0/6 (0%)
Sep 4, 2026 - Women's World Cup
Mar 17, 2026 - FIBA World Cup Qualification, Women, Belgrade A
Mar 15, 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
Mar 11, 2026 - FIBA World Cup Qualification, Women, Belgrade A
6/6 (100%)
0/6 (0%)
Sep 4, 2026 - Women's World Cup
Mar 14, 2026 - FIBA World Cup Qualification, Women, Belgrade A
Mar 11, 2026 - FIBA World Cup Qualification, Women, Belgrade A
Jul 5, 2025 - FIBA Americup, Women
Jul 4, 2025 - FIBA Americup, Women
Jul 2, 2025 - FIBA Americup, Women
6/6 (100%)
0/6 (0%)
Mar 17, 2026 - FIBA World Cup Qualification, Women, Belgrade A
Mar 15, 2026 - FIBA World Cup Qualification, Women, Belgrade A
Mar 12, 2026 - FIBA World Cup Qualification, Women, Belgrade A
Jul 6, 2025 - FIBA Americup, Women
Jun 30, 2025 - FIBA Americup, Women
Jun 28, 2025 - FIBA Americup, Women
Italy against USA : Head to Head (H2H)
0 %
100 %
Mar 14, 2026 - FIBA World Cup Qualification, Women, Belgrade A
Players list
M. Villa
C. Verona
C. Zandalasini
L. Cubaj
J. Young
C. Gray
K. Copper
B. Stewart
N. Collier
Substitutes
V. Blasigh
F. Pasa
P. Bueckers
S. Citron
C. Clark
R. Howard
A. Boston
K. Iriafen
A. Reese
Italy - USA Key Points
- Italy is coming off a third-place finish in the 2025 FIBA EuroBasket.
- Italy is fresh off a 63-54 win over Czechia.
- Golden State Valkyries' Cecilia Zandalasini led Italy with 19 points in their last game.
- Italy might have a stronger defense than China, Team USA's previous opponent.
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Our Italy vs USA Prediction
Team USA crushed China in their tournament opener, but they might be in for a bigger challenge on Sunday. Italy is no slouch, as they're coming off a morale-boosting victory over Czechia.
Plus, Italian star and Golden State Valkyries player Cecilia Zandalisini could be a handful to deal with. Team USA are still the favorites, but expect Italy to battle it out. Our prediction for the Italy vs USA match is: Italy (+29.5) cover the spread.
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