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On March 1, 2026, Madagascar will host Ivory Coast in a crucial World Championship Basketball matchup that promises to showcase contrasting recent forms. Madagascar basketball enters this clash on a difficult note, having lost both of their last two matches. This lack of momentum may impact their confidence on home turf.
Conversely, Ivory Coast basketball is riding high, having secured victories in their last two outings. This current form reflects a stronger tactical cohesion and the ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities, making them formidable opponents. Their recent success suggests effective offensive strategies and a resilient defense, essential factors that could heavily influence the outcome of this encounter.
Bookmakers have set the odds heavily in favor of the visiting team, listing Madagascar at 12 and Ivory Coast at a mere 1.01. While the odds reflect Ivory Coast’s form and perceived superiority, the home advantage could play a pivotal role for Madagascar.
Ultimately, while Ivory Coast appears to be the stronger side on paper, basketball is unpredictable, and Madagascar will look to harness the energy of their home crowd. Fans and bettors alike will keenly watch how motivation and tactics unfold on the court.
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| Madagascar 7.8% |
Ivory Coast 92.2% |
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Betting Odds
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12 | 1.01 |
Latest Results
| 28.02.26 Madagascar basketball – Senegal basketball – 66:99 26.02.26 D.R. Congo basketball – Madagascar basketball – 87:79 17.08.25 Tunisia basketball – Madagascar basketball – 81:60 15.08.25 Cameroon basketball – Madagascar basketball – 80:77 13.08.25 Madagascar basketball – Nigeria basketball – 59:77 |
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 15.08.25 Cape Verde basketball – Ivory Coast basketball – 81:82 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 21.02.25 Madagascar basketball – Ivory Coast basketball – 73:106 23.02.24 Ivory Coast basketball – Madagascar basketball – 77:69 |
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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