Illawarra Hawks vs New Zealand Breakers Prediction 11 January 2026
🔈Which players can take on leadership in defense? The names of the best defenders will become known after the showdown between the teams Illawarra Hawks and New Zealand Breakers, which will take place on 11 January at 03:30 in the "NBL" tournament. After a thorough analysis of the match, we are ready to share our predictions regarding its possible outcome.
Head-to-Head
📊Statistical analysis of previous official games between the teams Illawarra Hawks and New Zealand Breakers:
- played 47 matches;
- wins (including extra time): 23 for today's home team and 24 for the guests;
- the home team averages 85.64 points per match, the guests - 87.23;
- average total match points - 172.87.
The last confrontation took place on 31 October 2025 at the venue of Illawarra Hawks and ended with a score of 60:102.
Head-to-head statistics Illawarra Hawks - New Zealand Breakers

Illawarra Hawks Team Overview
📊The Illawarra Hawks team went through the last ten-game stretch, leaving behind a trail of splendid games and unforgettable moments. 4 wins and 6 losses are the figures that can be seen in this segment in the post-match protocols.
🏀The athletes demonstrated outstanding offensive qualities, scoring 929 points during this time, and maintaining an average score of 92.9 points per game. This result is not only due to individual skill but also the skillful combination of efforts by the entire team.
🚧The defense also deserves attention, as with 97.3 points conceded, the team confirmed its reliability and cohesion in defensive actions. Every mistake in defense was thoroughly analyzed to improve the game.
❕The successes at the home venue are especially noteworthy, where 93.86 points were scored in the last 10 matches. This speaks to the team's extraordinary ability to interact and dominate when they play at home.
Match Results: Illawarra Hawks

New Zealand Breakers Team Overview
📊Playing away always poses special challenges, but the team New Zealand Breakers managed to overcome them with dignity, achieving 5 victories in a stretch of 10 matches. These achievements were made possible not only by the individual skills of the players but also by their ability to work as a single organism.
🏀The total number of points scored over the same period - 916 points - highlights the efficiency of the team's attack, which does not lose its potential even in the absence of home support.
🚧The defensive play, with the team averaging 91.3 points conceded, deserves special attention. In away matches, where every detail matters, the club demonstrated high concentration and mutual support.
Match Results: New Zealand Breakers
Prediction for the 1st quarter
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 47;
- First quarter wins at home for the hosts - 10; for the visitors on the road - 12;
- Average total points in the first quarter: 45.06;
- Today's home team averages 21.96, while the visitors average 23.11.
First Quarter Stats: Illawarra Hawks (home) vs New Zealand Breakers (away)
- Tournament matches played: 13 vs 13;
- Number of wins: 5 (38.46%) vs 7 (53.85%);
- Number of losses: 5 (38.46%) vs 6 (46.15%);
- Number of draws: 3 (23.08%) vs 0 (0%).
- Average points scored: 24.46 vs 22.15;
- Average points conceded: 23.46 vs 22.46.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 4 vs 5;
- Number of losses: 4 vs 5;
- Number of draws: 2 vs 0;
- Average first quarter total: 47.9 (scored - 23.7, conceded - 24.2) vs 44.6 (scored - 23.1, conceded - 21.5).
- Under 46.5 points in the 1st quarter in last 8 New Zealand Breakers away games (NBL).
- Under 46.5 points in the 1st quarter in 6 of last 7 New Zealand Breakers games (NBL).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- Number of encounters - 47;
- Home team wins - 23, away team wins - 24.
- New Zealand Breakers won with a +8.5 points handicap in 8 of last 9 away games against Illawarra Hawks (NBL).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H:
- average total points per match for the home team - 85.64, for the away team - 87.23;
- average total points in H2H matches - 172.87.
Statistics: Illawarra Hawks vs New Zealand Breakers
- average total in the tournament: 187.21 vs 179;
- average total points scored: 90.21 vs 89.71;
- average total points conceded: 97 vs 89.29;
- average total points scored in the 1st half: 45.5 vs 46.08;
- average total points scored in the 2nd half: 43.58 vs 43.21;
- Illawarra Hawks: average total points scored at home in the tournament - 92.08;
- New Zealand Breakers: average total points scored away in the tournament - 89.15;
- last 10 matches (average total points scored): 92.9 (home - 93.86) vs 91.6 (away - 90.14).
- Under 183.5 points scored in 6 of last 7 Illawarra Hawks home games against New Zealand Breakers (NBL).
Editorial Prediction
- New Zealand Breakers won with a +8.5 points handicap in 8 of last 9 away games against Illawarra Hawks (NBL).