Brazil vs Argentina W Prediction 20 August 2026

Brazil bounced back from their opening defeat with a narrow 56-53 win over New Zealand in the second round. However, their overall performance still raised plenty of concerns. The team shot just 30.3% from the field, were beaten on the boards, and committed a staggering 18 turnovers. Fortunately for Brazil, their opponents struggled even more to generate offense. Gayton played a decisive role, leading the way with 18 points. It's clear that the absence of their WNBA-caliber trio - Cardoso, Suárez, and Costa, all of whom remained with their clubs -has significantly weakened Brazil, stripping them of their usual physical dominance and rebounding prowess. Nevertheless, even this current roster appears stronger on paper than Argentina’s lineup. Over their last 10 games, Brazil have averaged 67.9 points scored and 64.8 allowed per game, reflecting a relatively balanced approach on both ends of the floor without any glaring weaknesses.

Argentina secured their second win of the tournament, bouncing back after a shocking loss to New Zealand. Their latest victim was a tough South Sudan side, edging them out 64-61. The key to victory was a dominant second quarter, which they took 20-9. However, there are concerns for the Albiceleste, as they were thoroughly outworked on the boards, losing the rebounding battle 35-51- including a 26-41 deficit in their own paint. If not for slightly better three-point shooting (27% to South Sudan’s 20%), the outcome could have been very different. Mungo led the way offensively with 19 points. The squad is largely composed of players from domestic South American leagues and mid-tier European competitions. Chagas and Gretter serve as the team’s primary leaders. Argentina have managed to maintain a solid balance between offense and defense over their last ten games, averaging 63.1 points scored while conceding just 59.8 per contest.