England (W) vs New Zealand (W) Prediction 26 September 2026
🏉 England host New Zealand on September 26 as part of the WXV Global Series. Both sides have already played two matches ahead of this head-to-head clash: England defeated Australia 48-15 and drew 26-26 with Canada, while New Zealand saw off France 28-14 before running riot against Scotland in a 66-14 victory. England are the reigning world champions, but New Zealand come into this fixture fresh off a dominant, high-scoring win.
Head-to-Head
📊 Recent head-to-head meetings favour England, who have come out on top twice.
Head-to-head statistics England (W) - New Zealand (W)
The attacking firepower of the Lionesses
England are putting up impressive attacking numbers, racking up 48 points against Australia and 26 versus Canada. In their WXV-2026 opener, the Red Roses crossed the try line eight times, with seven of those coming after the break. Their clash with Canada was another high-scoring affair, featuring a total of eight tries between the sides. Notably, England have already surpassed the 32.5-point mark in each of their last two head-to-head encounters with New Zealand, posting scores of 49 and 33 points.
Match Results: England (W)
A powerful move from New Zealand
New Zealand opened the tournament with back-to-back wins, making a statement in the second round by thrashing Scotland 66-14 and crossing the try line ten times. Earlier, the Black Ferns had dispatched France 28-14, showcasing their physical dominance and set-piece strength. However, facing England presents a much sterner defensive test: in 2024, the Black Ferns conceded 49 points to the Red Roses.
Match Results: New Zealand (W)
⭐️ Editor's Prediction
The recent head-to-head stats strongly back a bet on England’s scoring prowess. Their current form also suggests they can keep up a high attacking tempo - putting up 48 points against Australia and 26 versus Canada, with England generating enough chances in the latter to have scored even more. Playing at home, combined with the nature of their previous meetings, makes the mark of England total over 32.5 a realistic target for the reigning world champions.
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Betting Tips: England (W) - New Zealand (W)
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