Chinese Taipei vs Iran Prediction 12 September 2026
🏀 In one of the Asian Games fixtures in Japan, Taiwan are set to face Iran. The nominal hosts kicked off their campaign on a high note, while Iran suffered a shock defeat in their opener despite being heavy favourites. Now, to keep their hopes of advancing from the group alive, Iran must secure a win against Taiwan at all costs. However, it's hard to believe in a rapid turnaround - Iran looked far too average in the opening round.
Head-to-Head
📊 Taiwan and Iran have faced each other just three times in official matches, with Iran coming out on top in all of those encounters. Their most recent meeting took place on 13 August 2025 in Iran, where the hosts edged out a 78-75 victory.
Head-to-head statistics Chinese Taipei - Iran
Chinese Taipei Team Overview
Taiwan impressed in their opening game at the Asian Games, edging out one of the tournament favourites, Jordan, 83-80. The win carries extra weight given that Jordan fielded a strong lineup, including two top-tier naturalised players. Coach Tucci’s side found success through tough defence and standout performances from their leading trio - Gilbek, Ting-Chien, and Chen. This victory will no doubt fuel Taiwan’s confidence moving forward, though a run at the medals still seems a stretch given their overall resources. One thing is certain: this Taiwan squad will be a handful for any opponent, Iran included. The Iranians also favour a pragmatic approach, setting up an intriguing battle to see who can assert themselves in the paint.
Match Results: Chinese Taipei
Iran Team Overview
Iran head into this game still reeling from a surprising defeat at the hands of mid-table Qatar (53-59). The loss raised eyebrows, especially considering that - even without Vahedi and Amini - the squad brought to Japan remains a formidable one. The Iranians boast strong team chemistry, impressive size, and are highly effective scoring in the paint, but they do lack some athleticism and height. Head coach Manolopoulos has received plenty of praise for transforming his side into one of Asia’s top outfits, but this recent setback has left plenty of questions unanswered. The upcoming clash with Taiwan will be telling - was the loss simply down to underestimating Qatar, or does it point to a deeper dip in form?
Match Results: Iran
Prediction for the 1st quarter
Head-to-head:
- Total meetings - 3;
- First quarter wins at home - 0; away - 1;
- Average first quarter total: 39;
- Today's hosts average 16.67 points in the opening quarter, while the visitors put up 22.33.
Last 10 games (overall):
- Wins: 5 vs 6;
- Losses: 5 vs 3;
- Draws: 0 vs 1;
- Average first quarter total: 38 (scored - 18.5, conceded - 19.5) vs 33.6 (scored - 18.9, conceded - 14.7).
- Iran have scored fewer than 19.5 points in the first quarter in five straight games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H:
- average total points per match for the home team - 66, for the away team - 85.33;
- average total points in H2H matches - 151.33.
Statistics: Chinese Taipei vs Iran
- average total in the tournament: 163 vs 112;
- average total points scored: 83 vs 53;
- average total points conceded: 80 vs 59;
- average total points scored in the 1st half: 46 vs 21;
- average total points scored in the 2nd half: 37 vs 32;
- Chinese Taipei: average total points scored at home in the tournament - 0;
- Iran: average total points scored away in the tournament - 0;
- last 10 matches (average total points scored): 77.7 (home - 79.8) vs 73.1 (away - 70.5).
- Iran have scored under 73.5 points in 6 of last 7 games.
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of matchups - 3;
- number of wins for the home team - 0, for the away team - 3.
Statistics: Chinese Taipei vs Iran
- number of tournament matches played: 1 vs 1;
- number of wins: 1 (100%) vs 0 (0%);
- number of losses: 0 (0%) vs 1 (100%);
- number of wins at home for the home team: 0;
- number of away wins for the away team: 0.
Last 10 matches:
- number of wins: 4 vs 6;
- number of losses: 6 vs 4;
- number of home wins for the home team: 2;
- number of away wins for the away team: 3.
- Iran won with a +4.5 points handicap in 6 of last 7 games (Asian Games - Men's Basketball).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Taiwan come into this clash riding the momentum from their opening-round success and are the bookmakers’ favorites. However, we believe Iran are set to wake up and show significant improvement. The nominal visitors have what it takes to lock down the perimeter and neutralize one of Taiwan’s main weapons - their efficient three-point shooting. Expect Iran to turn this contest into a defensive tug-of-war, slowing the tempo to a crawl. In such a scenario, the fast-paced Taiwanese side could find themselves out of rhythm and vulnerable. Ultimately, the visitors’ superior chemistry and experience should prove decisive. Our pick: Iran to win with a +4.5 handicap.
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