England vs New Zealand Prediction & Picks - International Friendlies
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by Bradley Gibbs | in Soccer Picks
The Thomas Tuchel era at major tournaments is soon to begin for the Three Lions of England, who will begin their 2026 World Cup preparations with a game against New Zealand on Saturday afternoon. The teams will clash at Raymond James Stadium, where both will get the opportunity to get used to the tournament conditions, For the English, this is a first warm-up game and a first friendly since that disappointing defeat against the Japanese back in March.
New Zealand's World Cup prep got underway just a few days ago, and it wasn't a fruitful outing for Darren Bazeley's men, who received a hammering from Haiti. After that disaster, the All Whites will be looking to take a defensive approach. Given that the New Zealand boys will be searching for defensive security, we can assume that they'll get men behind the ball in attempt to frustrate the English, so betting on Thomas Tuchel's men to get the job done in relatively low-scoring fashion appears to be the best betting route.
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England vs New Zealand Form
England and New Zealand Latest Matches
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 31, 2026 - International Friendlies
Mar 27, 2026 - International Friendlies
Nov 16, 2025 - World Cup
Nov 13, 2025 - World Cup
Oct 14, 2025 - World Cup
Oct 9, 2025 - International Friendlies
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 31, 2026 - International Friendlies
Mar 27, 2026 - International Friendlies
Nov 13, 2025 - World Cup
Oct 9, 2025 - International Friendlies
Sep 6, 2025 - World Cup
Jun 10, 2025 - International Friendlies
6/6 (100%)
0/6 (0%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Nov 16, 2025 - World Cup
Oct 14, 2025 - World Cup
Sep 9, 2025 - World Cup
Jun 7, 2025 - World Cup
Nov 14, 2024 - UEFA Nations League
Oct 13, 2024 - UEFA Nations League
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jun 2, 2026 - International Friendlies
Mar 30, 2026 - FIFA Series
Mar 27, 2026 - FIFA Series
Nov 18, 2025 - International Friendlies
Nov 15, 2025 - International Friendlies
Oct 14, 2025 - International Friendlies
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 30, 2026 - FIFA Series
Mar 27, 2026 - FIFA Series
Sep 9, 2025 - International Friendlies
Jun 10, 2025 - International Friendlies
Jun 7, 2025 - International Friendlies
Mar 21, 2025 - World Cup
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
5/6 (83%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jun 2, 2026 - International Friendlies
Nov 18, 2025 - International Friendlies
Nov 15, 2025 - International Friendlies
Oct 14, 2025 - International Friendlies
Oct 9, 2025 - International Friendlies
Sep 5, 2025 - International Friendlies
Players list
J. Pickford
DefenderN. OReilly
B. White
E. Konsa
M. Guehi
MidfielderK. Mainoo
P. Foden
C. Palmer
E. Anderson
M. Rogers
ForwardA. Gordon
A. Paulsen
DefenderT. Bindon
T. Payne
L. Cacace
F. Surman
MidfielderS. Singh
A. Rufer
E. Just
M. Stamenic
ForwardC. Wood
J. Randall
Substitutes
D. Henderson
J. Trafford
J. Steele
DefenderH. Maguire
D. Burn
L. Hall
T. Livramento
D. Spence
MidfielderJ. Bellingham
J. Garner
ForwardM. Rashford
J. Bowen
D. Solanke
H. Barnes
M. Woud
M. Crocombe
DefenderF. De Vries
M. Boxall
T. Smith
N. Pijnaker
C. Elliot
MidfielderC. McCowatt
L. Bayliss
B. Old
M. Garbett
ForwardB. Waine
K. Barbarouses
England - New Zealand Key Points
- The English have not scored more than three goals in any of their last four games.
- The Three Lions have also scored more than three in just two of their last 12 games.
- The New Zealanders have conceded more than three goals just once since 2023.
- Five of New Zealand's last seven games have contained less than four total goals.
- Less than four total goals have been scored in five of England's six games.
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Our England vs New Zealand Prediction
Following New Zealand's hefty defeat against Haiti, lots of people may be expecting the Three Lions to tear their prey to shreds here, but if we dig beneath the surface a little, it's worth betting on the Thomas Tuchel's men to win without going too crazy in terms of goals. First and foremost, the New Zealanders will be keen to tighten up and they're not going to open up and get on the front foot here.
In games against deep-lying teams, the English have often struggled to hit top gear offensively. Sure, they invariably win games of this nature, but they don't always score loads, scoring no more than two goals in any of their last four games, scoring more than three goals in just two of their last 12.
Our England vs New Zealand Pick: England to Win & Under 3.5 Goals.
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