Italy vs China Women Live Stream & Tips – Low-Scoring Affair at the World Cup 2026
Italy has been impressive defensively, holding strong teams like the USA and the Czech Republic to just 55 and 54 points respectively. With this defensive form, experts anticipate another tight, low-scoring contest in tonight’s clash against China, projecting a combined total of less than 140.5 points. The key recommendation is to expect a defensive battle rather than a high-scoring affair, given Italy’s recent performances.
- Italy has held USA and Czech Republic to just 55 and 54 points
- Another great defensive performance is expected against China
- Watch Italy vs China Women live at the World Cup 2026
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Match Preview
Italy battled China in a friendly match in late August, with Le Azzurri taking an 88-76 victory, but another type of clash is expected on the big stage on Monday. The winner of this match will advance as second from Group D.
Italy's Discipline is Impressive
This is the first World Cup appearance for Italy in 32 years, and they clinched a spot in the playoffs after securing one win in the opening two rounds.
Le Azzurri defeated Czech Republic 63-54 on Friday, mostly thanks to fantastic defending, allowing just 22 points in the second half. Cecilia Zandalasini's shooting numbers were far from ideal, but she ended as the top scorer with 19 points.
Italy were named massive underdogs in last night's clash against the United States but were so close to causing an upset, losing against the reigning champions 55-52 and once again showcasing their defensive discipline. They missed a three-point shot at the buzzer.
China Were Close to Elimination Yesterday
Like their upcoming opponents, China also booked their spot in the Round of 16 after winning one out of two matches in the tournament.
They had a couple of solid sequences in the first match against the United States but suffered a heavy 94-61 loss, landing just 20 out of 62 field goal attempts.
The Asian side were in big trouble yesterday against underdog Czech Republic, trailing by five points ahead of the final quarter, but managed to force overtime and take a 74-70 victory to secure the playoffs. Han Xu was the standout performer with 22 points and 14 rebounds.
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Verdict
Italy's defending has been stunning so far, allowing just 55 points to the reigning champions USA and Czech Republic to 54. I expect another tight battle against China tonight with less than 140.5 points.
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