Iran vs New Zealand Prediction

    Iran
    Iran
    New Zealand
    New Zealand
    79
    73
    28
    19
    19
    13
    20
    13
    21
    19

    🔊 The national teams of New Zealand and Iran are set to clash in an exciting battle for third place at the FIBA Asia Championship. The match will take place in Jeddah, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the encounter. Both teams have had strong tournaments but fell short of reaching the final, losing to China and Australia, respectively. Which side will regroup better and claim the bronze medals? Let's analyze the match and make an insightful prediction.

    H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

    100%
    1 Win
    0%
    0 Wins
    17.08.25
    Чемпионат Азии (ФИБА)
    Iran
    Iran
    New Zealand
    New Zealand
    79
    73
    28
    20
    19
    13
    19
    21
    13
    19
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    Iran Team Overview

    The New Zealand national team are in excellent form, having won four of their last five matches. They perform confidently thanks to a stable offensive game and solid defense. On average, the team scores a significant number of points per game, showcasing high efficiency. Their strengths include dominating under the basket and quickly transitioning from defense to attack. It's worth noting that New Zealand have emerged as one of the most organized teams in this tournament.

    Match Results: Iran

    27.02.26
    FIBA AS Qualifier
    Iran
    Iran
    Jordan
    Jordan
    60
    73
    14
    17
    11
    12
    18
    17
    17
    27
    L
    30.11.25
    FIBA AS Qualifier
    Iraq
    Iraq
    Iran
    Iran
    71
    86
    25
    21
    13
    21
    12
    19
    21
    25
    W
    27.11.25
    FIBA AS Qualifier
    Iran
    Iran
    Iraq
    Iraq
    94
    68
    24
    19
    25
    8
    27
    19
    18
    22
    W
    17.08.25
    Чемпионат Азии (ФИБА)
    Iran
    Iran
    New Zealand
    New Zealand
    79
    73
    28
    20
    19
    13
    19
    21
    13
    19
    W
    16.08.25
    Чемпионат Азии (ФИБА)
    Australia
    Australia
    Iran
    Iran
    92
    48
    27
    20
    24
    9
    29
    8
    12
    11
    L
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    New Zealand Team Overview

    The Iranian national team are also in top form, having secured four victories in their last five matches. Known for their disciplined defense and adaptability to any game conditions, Iran may not always post impressive scoring averages, but they make up for it with tight defense and efficient counterattacks. What sets this team apart is their ability to minimize turnovers even under intense pressure from opponents.

    Match Results: New Zealand

    01.03.26
    FIBA AS Qualifier
    Guam
    Guam
    New Zealand
    New Zealand
    67
    99
    18
    25
    16
    26
    16
    18
    17
    30
    W
    26.02.26
    FIBA AS Qualifier
    Philippines
    Philippines
    New Zealand
    New Zealand
    66
    69
    21
    25
    16
    12
    9
    20
    20
    12
    W
    01.12.25
    FIBA AS Qualifier
    New Zealand
    New Zealand
    Australia
    Australia
    77
    79
    21
    23
    16
    16
    25
    18
    15
    22
    L
    28.11.25
    FIBA AS Qualifier
    Australia
    Australia
    New Zealand
    New Zealand
    84
    79
    28
    25
    14
    24
    24
    18
    18
    12
    L
    17.08.25
    Чемпионат Азии (ФИБА)
    Iran
    Iran
    New Zealand
    New Zealand
    79
    73
    28
    20
    19
    13
    19
    21
    13
    19
    L
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    ⭐ Editorial Prediction

    Both teams favor an aggressive style of play, focusing on fast breaks and active moves around the basket. New Zealand aim to leverage their speed to gain an edge over their opponents, while Iran rely on their defense to control the pace. The current form of both teams suggests a hard-fought contest with a high probability of numerous points being scored. However, trends indicate a difference: New Zealand often engage in high-scoring encounters, whereas Iran's games tend to be less point-heavy. Nonetheless, the most likely scenario seems to be total over 162.5.

    Our choice
    Total points Over (162.5) at odds of -120*
    *The odds are relevant for the time of publication (16 August 2025, 19:05)

    Betting Tips: Iran - New Zealand

    Iran won the 2nd half
    iran-1in 9 of last 10 games.
    2nd Half Iran Win
    +195
    Iran won the 4th quarter
    iran-1in 9 of last 10 games.
    4th Quarter Iran Win
    +155
    New Zealand won the 4th quarter
    new-zealand-2in 9 of last 10 games (Asia Ch.ship).
    4th Quarter New Zealand Win
    -179
    New Zealand won the 2nd quarter
    new-zealand-2in 7 of last 8 games.
    2nd Quarter New Zealand Win
    -204
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    Iran - New Zealand Table position

    Group stage Group B
    gWLPForm
    1.
    Iran
    Iran
    3306
    2.
    Japan
    Japan
    3215
    3.
    Guam
    Guam
    3124
    4.
    Syria
    Syria
    3033