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by Daniel Ngulu | in Football Predictions
New Zealand have secured their berth at the 2026 World Cup, while Ivory Coast look set for the same. These two nations have lined up a friendly match this Sunday, hosted by New Zealand, in what will be the first-ever matchup between them. Read on for our prediction of the match.
For the first time in 16 years, New Zealand will be at the World Cup. The All Whites secured their ticket, and a match against the African champions offers a befitting start to their preparations.
A 3-0 win against New Caledonia confirmed their spot at the global showpiece, and here they hope to extend their winning run, which currently stands at six.
Mexico remains the only team to beat New Zealand in the last 12 matches, and Ivory Coast are presented the chance to break that run.
With Africa World Cup qualifiers returning in September, Ivory Coast have opted for friendly matches outside the continent. Their next will be against Canada.
They are on a fairly good run ahead of their game against New Zealand, with seven wins in their last 10 outings. A pair of 1-0 wins against Gambia and Burundi have The Elephants in the Group F driving seat as far as advancing to the 2026 World Cup is concerned.
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The Best Betting Odds for New Zealand v Côte d'Ivoire Match
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3.8 | 3.5 | 1.75 |
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4.33 | 3.2 | 1.8 |
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4.4 | 3.3 | 1.8 |
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4.33 | 3.4 | 1.8 |
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4.05 | 3.5 | 1.85 |
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New Zealand vs Côte d'Ivoire Form
New Zealand and Côte d'Ivoire Last Matches
6/6 (100%)
0/6 (0%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
24 Mar 2025 - World Cup
21 Mar 2025 - World Cup
18 Nov 2024 - World Cup
15 Nov 2024 - World Cup
14 Oct 2024 - International Friendlies
10 Oct 2024 - World Cup
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
21 Mar 2025 - World Cup
15 Nov 2024 - World Cup
14 Oct 2024 - International Friendlies
10 Oct 2024 - World Cup
26 Mar 2024 - International Friendlies
27 Mar 2022 - World Cup
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
24 Mar 2025 - World Cup
18 Nov 2024 - World Cup
10 Sep 2024 - International Friendlies
7 Sep 2024 - International Friendlies
22 Mar 2024 - International Friendlies
21 Nov 2023 - International Friendlies
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
24 Mar 2025 - World Cup
21 Mar 2025 - World Cup
19 Nov 2024 - AFCON
15 Nov 2024 - AFCON
15 Oct 2024 - AFCON
11 Oct 2024 - AFCON
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
24 Mar 2025 - World Cup
19 Nov 2024 - AFCON
11 Oct 2024 - AFCON
6 Sep 2024 - AFCON
7 Jun 2024 - World Cup
23 Mar 2024 - International Friendlies
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
21 Mar 2025 - World Cup
15 Nov 2024 - AFCON
15 Oct 2024 - AFCON
10 Sep 2024 - AFCON
11 Jun 2024 - World Cup
26 Mar 2024 - International Friendlies
New Zealand - Côte d'Ivoire Key Points
- Ivory Coast won just one of their last four away matches.
- Ivory Coast lost three times in their last 10 games.
- In their last 10 outings, New Zealand posted just one loss.
- New Zealand have seven straight wins at home.
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Our New Zealand vs Côte d'Ivoire Prediction
New Zealand will be more relaxed going into this match, knowing they have their 2026 World Cup ticket secured. They do have the momentum, having lost just once in the last 10 games. However, it is their home form that will be more inspiring coming here, as they have seven straight wins in their backyard.
The giants of Africa haven’t secured their spot at the World Cup yet and cannot afford to risk their top players at this point. It hasn’t also been all smooth for them away from home. Our prediction for New Zealand v Ivory Coast, therefore, is for New Zealand wins the match.
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