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Sri Lanka vs Palestine, FIBA Asia Cup, 2029 Pre-Qualifiers, Today Match Prediction

Kazakhstan, Almaty, Baluan Sholak Sport Palace

Will Palestine outplay Sri Lanka?

  • Sri Lanka is currently ranked 130th in the world, while Palestine is ranked 104th.
  • In the last five matches, Sri Lanka has lost three and won two matches.
  • In the last five matches, Palestine has won one and lost four matches.

Tournament: FIBA Asia Cup, 2029 Pre-Qualifiers | Venue: Kazakhstan, Almaty, Baluan Sholak Sport Palace | Tip Off: 16:30:00

Live Streaming: DAZN

Palestine to win and cover the spread (-41.5).

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Sri Lanka vs Palestine Basteball Odds

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Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka made an emphatic start to the FIBA Asia Cup 2029 Pre-Qualifiers, defeating Maldives 107-65 in Group B at the Baluan Sholaq Sports Palace in Almaty.

The standout performer was Supun Athapaththu Mudiyanselage, who produced a superb 39 points. He shot an outstanding 14-of-17 from the field, including a perfect 9-of-9 from two point range, 6-of-6 from the free throw line and made five three’s. 

Kande Dasun Nilantha Mendis added 19 points, 19 rebounds, while Praneeth Udumalagala contributed 13 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists, giving Sri Lanka multiple scoring options.

Offensively, Sri Lanka shot 45% from the field, including 56.6% from the two point range, 23.3% from the perimeter and 63.4% from the free throw line. Defensively, they dominated the boards 72-32, recorded 16 steals and forced 23 turnovers. 

Sri Lanka’s fast start, efficient shooting and balanced scoring attack provide plenty of encouragement heading into their next Group B challenge.

Palestine

Palestine opened their FIBA Asia Cup 2029 Pre-Qualifiers campaign in commanding fashion, defeating Kyrgyzstan 110-69 in Group B at the Baluan Sholak Sport Palace in Almaty.

Omar Suleiman led Palestine’s scoring with 23 points, while Tamer Habash added 16 points. Jamal Mayali added 12 points, Amr Areikat and Mohammed Mousa added 10 points each. 

Offensively, Palestine shot 49% from the field, including an excellent 42.9% from three point range, while holding Kyrgyzstan to just 33% shooting overall and 14.8% from deep. Defensively, they controlled the boards 52-48, limiting second chance opportunities, recorded 9 steals and forced 14 key turnovers. 

This emphatic victory immediately strengthens Palestine’s position in Group B and provides significant momentum for their remaining games.

Sri Lanka vs Palestine Starting Lineups

Position Player Name
PG Sinna Shehan
SG Supun Athapaththu Mudiyanselage
SF Arnold Brent
PF Praneeth Udumalagala
C Kande Dasun Nilantha Mendis
Position Player Name
PG Amr Areikat
SG Omar Suleiman
SF Tamer Habash
PF Mohammed Mousa
C Brian Halums

Sri Lanka and Palestine enter the 27th August matchup after dominant opening wins. Sri Lanka’s 107-65 victory featured 39 points from Supun Athapaththu, while Palestine beat Kyrgyzstan 110-69. 

Palestine also lead the head-to-head 3-0. Sri Lanka’s shooting gives them an upset chance, but Palestine’s defensive strength and experience make them slight favourites.

In their last three head-to-head matchups, Palestine has won all three matches against Sri Lanka. 

Sri Lanka vs Palestine Player Stats

Player Name Points Rebounds Assists Steals/Blocks
Supun Athapaththu Mudiyanselage 39.0 3.0 2.0 2.0/1.0
Omar Suleiman 23.0 1.0 4.0 1.0/1.0

Palestine are slight favourites against Sri Lanka, backed by a 3–0 head-to-head record and their dominant opening win. Sri Lanka’s scoring makes this competitive. We are backing Palestine to win this matchup. 

Palestine to win and cover the spread (-41.5).

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