Since the beginning of last year, the English have been playing under the guidance of Tuchel. They confidently won the qualifiers, showing a perfect record. However, in March they disappointed, fortunately only in friendlies: 1-1 with Uruguay, 0-1 against Japan.
The New Zealanders once again had no real competition in Oceania. Their friendly matches turned out much worse. But in March, they thrashed Chile 4-1. In the current training camp, however, they suffered a heavy defeat to Haiti, losing 0-4.
The European giant averages 2.2 goals scored per match and concedes just 0.5. The Oceania flagship scores only 0.8 goals and concedes 1.9 per game.
Previous Matches: England – New Zealand
Interestingly, the national teams of the former metropolis and its dominion have never played each other before.
The British simply cannot afford another misstep. We predict that they will win here, and by a “-2 goal” handicap (odds – 1.60).
England vs New Zealand: Key Statistics and Trends
England have not won in two consecutive matches
20% of England’s matches end with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per match is 2.7
New Zealand have lost eight of their last ten matches
50% of New Zealand’s matches end with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per match is 2.7
England vs New Zealand: Probable Starting Lineups
England plays with a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Pickford – Konsa, Guehi, Burn, O’Riley – Mainoo, Anderson – Gordon, Palmer, Rogers – Foden. White is injured.
New Zealand also plays with a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Paulsen – Bindon, Kakache, Payne, Sermon – Rufer, Singh – Stamenic, Just, Randall – Wood.
