Basketball at Tokyo Olympics: Spain vs France Predictions, Previews and Line ups – Women’s Quarterfinals, 4th August, 2021
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Watch Spain vs France predictions as both the teams play in quarter final games. Both the teams will play in the decider game where loser would be eliminated. Spain has looked quite impressive so far in the Olympics winning each of their first three games. Spain opened up with a ten-point win over Canada and also has had wins over Serbia and South Korea. They are 3-0 in the group stage and are looking pretty strong in the tournament.
On the other side of this matchup is France who went 1-2 during the pool play, but they still have a chance in the knockout round. The one win was an impressive one against Nigeria, a game they won 87-62. France are a strong on their offense and have been the prime team in the this edition of Olympics.
Spain vs France Team Preview
Spain’s last game against South Korea was close, but Spain was still able to come away with the four-point victory. Astou Ndour is the star for Spain and in the last game, she finished with 28 points and 10 rebounds. Three different starters had at least 11 points in the last game, and in this game, they need other players outside of Ndour to step up. The more balanced of an attack this is, the better the chance that Spain is going to come away with the victory. Other than that they have 3 victories and full on momentum in the Olympics.
In the last game against Japan, France was competitive, but they couldn’t get the job done late as they were defeated by four points. In the last game, the best player for France was Sandrine Gruda who finished with 18 points. The defense at times for France has been an issue, and can’t be something that lets them down in this game, or they will lose this game in blowout fashion.
Spain vs France Line Ups and Starting 5s
Spain will start with Astou Ndour, Silbia Dominguez, Matie Cazorla, Raquel Carrera and Cristina Ouvina. Their substitution will be Laura Gil, Alba Torrens, Tamara Abalde, Leonor Rodriguez, Queralt Casas, Maria Conde and Laia Palau.
French starting 5 will be Diandra Tchatchouang, Sandrine Gruda, Marine Fauthoux, Alexia Chartereau and Marine Johannes. Their rotational players will be Gabby Williams, Alix Duchet, Iliana Rupert, Sarah Michel, Endy Miyem, Helena Ciak and Valerie Vukosavljevic.
Spain vs France Predictions
Spain’s defense is going to lock down in this game and that will be the difference as they get the job done. Back Spain to come away with the cover of the spread. However, France have been getting a lot support. Spain are having a great momentum in the series already. It will take France an uphill task to stop Spain. Watch Spain vs France predictions ahead of their quarter final game.
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