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As Ivory Coast prepares to host Senegal in the World Championship Basketball on July 2, 2026, the matchup promises to be a fascinating encounter. Both teams are entering this fixture with no recorded wins in their most recent matches, suggesting a challenging lead-up to this competition.
Despite their lack of recent form, Ivory Coast will have the home-court advantage, which could play a crucial role in their performance. Historically, home teams often exhibit improved motivation and support from local fans, which can be pivotal in tightly contested games.
On the other hand, Senegal enters the match as the bookmakers’ favorite with odds at 1.35, indicating confidence in their ability to secure a victory. Their strategic approach may emphasize defense and disciplined gameplay, aiming to capitalize on any potential weaknesses exposed by the Ivory Coast.
Both teams will need to capitalize on their strengths and adapt their strategies dynamically throughout the game. Given the equal number of recent matches resulting in losses, predicting a clear winner remains challenging. Fans can expect an intense showdown as both nations vie for a crucial victory on the world stage.
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| Ivory Coast 31.8% |
Senegal 68.2% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 78:85
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.95 | 1.36 | ||
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2.90 | 1.38 | ||
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2.90 | 1.33 | ||
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2.85 | 1.36 | ||
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2.93 | 1.35 |
Latest Results
| 01.03.26 Madagascar basketball – Ivory Coast basketball – 74:99 28.02.26 Ivory Coast basketball – D.R. Congo basketball – 96:59 26.02.26 Senegal basketball – Ivory Coast basketball – 80:90 20.08.25 Ivory Coast basketball – Mali basketball – 96:102 OT 17.08.25 Ivory Coast basketball – D.R. Congo basketball – 75:63 |
01.03.26 Senegal basketball – D.R. Congo basketball – 75:56 28.02.26 Madagascar basketball – Senegal basketball – 66:99 26.02.26 Senegal basketball – Ivory Coast basketball – 80:90 24.08.25 Cameroon basketball – Senegal basketball – 72:98 23.08.25 Mali basketball – Senegal basketball – 87:80 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 26.02.26 Senegal basketball – Ivory Coast basketball – 80:90 04.09.21 Ivory Coast basketball – Senegal basketball – 75:65 30.06.18 Senegal basketball – Ivory Coast basketball – 66:61 24.02.18 Ivory Coast basketball – Senegal basketball – 67:60 31.08.13 Ivory Coast basketball – Senegal basketball – 56:57 |
Standings
Europe
Group A
| Pl | W | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Switzerland | 6 | 6 | 0 | 484:341 | 12 |
| 2 | Ireland | 6 | 3 | 3 | 454:470 | 9 |
| 3 | Kosovo | 6 | 2 | 4 | 442:489 | 8 |
| 4 | Azerbaijan | 6 | 1 | 5 | 405:485 | 7 |
Group B
| Pl | W | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Romania | 4 | 3 | 1 | 316:287 | 7 |
| 2 | Norway | 4 | 2 | 2 | 273:277 | 6 |
| 3 | Luxembourg | 4 | 1 | 3 | 271:296 | 5 |
Group C
| Pl | W | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Austria | 4 | 3 | 1 | 401:312 | 7 |
| 2 | Armenia | 4 | 2 | 2 | 346:384 | 6 |
| 3 | Albania | 4 | 1 | 3 | 290:341 | 5 |
Ranking of second-placed teams
| Pl | W | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Norway | 4 | 2 | 2 | 273:277 | 6 |
| 2 | Armenia | 4 | 2 | 2 | 346:384 | 6 |
| 3 | Ireland | 4 | 1 | 3 | 284:339 | 5 |
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