France vs Australia: Predicted Starting 5s and Depth Charts for August 4 | 2024 Paris Women's Olympics Basketball

Modified Aug 05, 2024 15:16 GMT

Hosts France will be looking to keep the positive vibes flowing when they take on Australia in their final Group B game at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Les Bleus guaranteed a place in the knock-out stage, while Australia is in dire need of a win after taking three points from their first two matches.

Jean-Aime Toupane’s side have romped home to victory in their first two games, with wins over Nigeria and Canada. Gabby Williams has been the standout player for the host nation, who has consistently impressed with her performance at the tournament so far.

Williams tallied 12 points, 8 assists, and 3 rebounds against Canada, followed by a 14-point, 7-assist, and 5-rebound performance against Nigeria. The 27-year-old will be needed if they are to finish the group with a perfect record.

Australia, meanwhile, suffered a damaging 75-62 defeat to Nigeria on the same day before beating Canada. Sami Whitcomb's 19-point performance, combined with Stephanie Talbot's 11 and Ezi Magbegor's 10, kept Australia well in the hunt for qualification to the knockout stages.

Sandy Brondello's side is in a much more precarious position. They must treat the final group game as a do-or-die situation, as they sit in the third spot with a point difference keeping them behind second-placed Nigeria. To advance, the Aussies need to win this match and hope Canada defeats the D'Tigress in the other game on Sunday.

France vs. Australia: Starting lineups and depth charts

France starting lineups and depth charts

With a knock-out spot secured, Toupane could be tempted to rotate her squad which could see Iliana Rupert, Marine Johannes start the final group match along with Gabby Williams, Marieme Badiane and Valeriane Vukosavljevic.

Australia starting lineups and depth charts

Australia coach Sandy Brondello is expected to keep with the same team off the back of the win over Canada, with no fresh injury concerns to deal with.

This will see them field their strongest line-up which includes the likes of Ezi Magbegor and Stephanie Talbot alongside Jade Melbourne, Sami Whitcomb and Alanna Smith.

Veteran guard Marianna Tolo could be rewarded with a starting berth after she came off the bench scoring 11 points in the last game. She will be keen to add to that tally, knowing that the nation has to win and hope results go their way.

France vs. Australia: Head-to-head

The head-to-head history between the two nations points in favor of the hosts, who have won four of their seven encounters. The teams' previous match-up was at the 2022 FIBA Basketball World Cup, resulting in a 70-57 victory for France.