Mercury vs Los Angeles Sparks (W) Prediction 22 May 2026
🔈Which players can take on leadership in defense? The names of the best defenders will become known after the showdown between the teams Phoenix Mercury (W) and Los Angeles Sparks (W), which will take place on 22 May at 02:00 in the "WNBA" tournament. After a thorough analysis of the match, we are ready to share our predictions regarding its possible outcome.
Head-to-Head
📊Statistical analysis of previous official games between the teams Phoenix Mercury (W) and Los Angeles Sparks (W):
- played 63 matches;
- wins (including extra time): 30 for today's home team and 33 for the guests;
- the home team averages 79.78 points per match, the guests - 82.02;
- average total match points - 161.79.
The last confrontation took place on 10 September 2025 at the venue of Phoenix Mercury (W) and ended with a score of 83:88.
Head-to-head statistics Mercury - Los Angeles Sparks (W)
Phoenix Mercury (W) Team Overview
📊The Phoenix Mercury (W) team went through the last ten-game stretch, leaving behind a trail of splendid games and unforgettable moments. 4 wins and 6 losses are the figures that can be seen in this segment in the post-match protocols.
🏀The athletes demonstrated outstanding offensive qualities, scoring 885 points during this time, and maintaining an average score of 88.5 points per game. This result is not only due to individual skill but also the skillful combination of efforts by the entire team.
🚧The defense also deserves attention, as with 86.3 points conceded, the team confirmed its reliability and cohesion in defensive actions. Every mistake in defense was thoroughly analyzed to improve the game.
❕The successes at the home venue are especially noteworthy, where 90.5 points were scored in the last 10 matches. This speaks to the team's extraordinary ability to interact and dominate when they play at home.
Match Results: Phoenix Mercury (W)
Los Angeles Sparks (W) Team Overview
📊Playing away always poses special challenges, but the team Los Angeles Sparks (W) managed to overcome them with dignity, achieving 5 victories in a stretch of 10 matches. These achievements were made possible not only by the individual skills of the players but also by their ability to work as a single organism.
🏀The total number of points scored over the same period - 864 points - highlights the efficiency of the team's attack, which does not lose its potential even in the absence of home support.
🚧The defensive play, with the team averaging 89.8 points conceded, deserves special attention. In away matches, where every detail matters, the club demonstrated high concentration and mutual support.
Match Results: Los Angeles Sparks (W)
Prediction for the 1st quarter
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 63;
- First quarter wins at home for the hosts - 12; for the visitors on the road - 15;
- Average total points in the first quarter: 40.62;
- Today's home team averages 19.75, while the visitors average 20.87.
First Quarter Stats: Phoenix Mercury (W) (home) vs Los Angeles Sparks (W) (away)
- Tournament matches played: 3 vs 1;
- Number of wins: 3 (100%) vs 1 (100%);
- Number of losses: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
- Number of draws: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%).
- Average points scored: 24 vs 19;
- Average points conceded: 16.33 vs 9.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 7 vs 4;
- Number of losses: 2 vs 6;
- Number of draws: 1 vs 0;
- Average first quarter total: 45 (scored - 24, conceded - 21) vs 42.8 (scored - 20.6, conceded - 22.2).
- Under 44.5 points in the 1st quarter in 7 of last 8 Phoenix Mercury (W) home games against Los Angeles Sparks (W) (WNBA).
- Under 44.5 points in the 1st quarter in last 6 Phoenix Mercury (W) games against Los Angeles Sparks (W) (WNBA).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- Number of encounters - 63;
- Home team wins - 30, away team wins - 33.
- Phoenix Mercury (W) won with a -2.5 points handicap in 7 of last 8 games against Los Angeles Sparks (W) (WNBA).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H:
- average total points per match for the home team - 79.78, for the away team - 82.02;
- average total points in H2H matches - 161.79.
Statistics: Phoenix Mercury (W) vs Los Angeles Sparks (W)
- average total in the tournament: 173.83 vs 176;
- average total points scored: 91.17 vs 87.5;
- average total points conceded: 82.67 vs 88.5;
- average total points scored in the 1st half: 47.17 vs 42.17;
- average total points scored in the 2nd half: 44 vs 45.33;
- Phoenix Mercury (W): average total points scored at home in the tournament - 87;
- Los Angeles Sparks (W): average total points scored away in the tournament - 85;
- last 10 matches (average total points scored): 88.5 (home - 90.5) vs 86.4 (away - 86).
- Los Angeles Sparks (W) have scored under 88.5 points in 8 of last 9 away games against Phoenix Mercury (W) (WNBA).
Editorial Prediction
- Under 176.5 points scored in last 10 Phoenix Mercury (W) games against Los Angeles Sparks (W) (WNBA).
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