New Zealand vs India Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 15 November 2026
π New Zealand and India will meet for the second time this week. This time, they will play in Christchurch, where India will look to make amends for their poor performance in the first meeting. The difference in quality is evident from the FIFA rankings. New Zealand are 88th, while India are 138th. The 50-place gap is a good reflection of the difference in the teamsβ international standing.
Head-to-Head
The teams last met on 12 November 2026 in Auckland. New Zealand won 5-0, scoring three goals in the first half. India were unable to put up a fight and will now look to make amends in the second match of the series.
Before the November series, the teams had met at the 2018 Intercontinental Cup in Mumbai. New Zealand won 2-1 on that occasion. New Zealand have therefore won both of their last two meetings with India.
Head-to-head statistics New Zealand - India
New Zealand Team Overview
In September and October, New Zealand took part in the Kirin Cup, a friendly tournament in Japan. They drew 1-1 with Panama in the semi-final but won the penalty shootout. In the final, they faced Japan and lost 2-1.
The upcoming match will be Darren Bazeleyβs last in charge of New Zealand. The federation decided not to extend his contract after the 2026 World Cup. New Zealand failed to win a match at the tournament, finished bottom of their group and did not reach the knockout stage. Nevertheless, qualifying for the World Cup was the teamβs first appearance in 16 years.
The New Zealand squad is made up of players from the domestic league and Australiaβs A-League. It includes players from Auckland City and Wellington Phoenix, as well as several players based in Europe and the United States. The coach also has players with World Cup experience at his disposal, adding international quality to the team. The national teamβs main star is Chris Wood. The Nottingham Forest striker is his countryβs all-time leading goalscorer. In the first match against India, he scored his 46th goal for New Zealand and extended his record. Wood played 74 minutes before being substituted. There has been no information about an injury, so he is quite likely to feature in the next match, although the starting XI has yet to be confirmed.
Match Results: New Zealand
India Team Overview
India's situation is even worse. They failed to qualify for the 2027 Asian Cup after losing 1-2 to Singapore in the decisive qualifying match.
The visitors are well behind their opponents in the FIFA rankings and in international experience. India failed to qualify for the 2027 Asian Cup, and most of the players in the current squad play in the Indian league. The gap to New Zealand is particularly noticeable against this backdrop: their squad includes players from European leagues and players who took part in the most recent World Cup. In addition, experienced goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu and defender Anwar Ali, who is sidelined through injury, are missing the November trip.
The poor results continued in friendlies: India lost to Brazil (0:4) in October, then to Uruguay (1:6), and conceded five unanswered goals against New Zealand in their most recent match. The last three results clearly show how difficult it is for the team to compete against higher-level opponents.
Match Results: India
Predicted Lineups
New Zealandβs predicted starting XI: Paulsen - Elliot, Pijnaker, Tuiloma, de Vries - Bayliss, Rufer, Garbett - Randall, Wood, Rogerson.
Indiaβs predicted starting XI: Kaith - Tekcham, Pramveer, Varghese, Mishra - Thapa, Fanai - Jithin, Williams, Colaco - Manvir Singh.
Total Goals Prediction
In the first meeting, New Zealand put five past India. Even if Darren Bazeley decides to rest several key players, the hosts will still have enough players capable of causing problems for the opposition defence. India have so far struggled to cope with attacks from top-level national teams, so two goals for New Zealand look well within reach. Prediction: New Zealand Team Total Goals - Over 1.5 at odds of 1.43.
Player Prop Bet
Chris Wood continues to cement his status as the national team's all-time leading goalscorer. In the previous match against India, the striker scored his 46th goal for his country. The visitors' defence have regularly made mistakes in recent matches, which the Nottingham Forest forward could well exploit. If Wood plays, he will have a good chance of scoring again. The bet is Chris Wood to Score at odds of 1.94.
High-Risk Bet
After their 5-0 defeat, India will try to play more boldly and find a way to score at least once. That scenario may become more likely in the second half: with a comfortable lead, New Zealand will almost certainly make several substitutions, which will affect their cohesion. The visitors will have a chance to capitalise on the changes to the home sideβs line-up. The bet is Both Teams to Score - Yes in the second half at odds of 3.96.
Safer Bet
New Zealand were convincing in the first leg and are unlikely to let their advantage slip in the return match. Even possible squad rotation should not prevent the hosts from getting a positive result. This is also Darren Bazeleyβs last game in charge of the national team, and he will surely want to finish with a win. If necessary, the coach can make substitutions to adjust his teamβs play. The bet is New Zealand to win at odds of 1.29.
β Editor's Prediction
The first match was high-scoring, and there is little reason to expect a cagey return leg. New Zealand will again attack more often and create dangerous chances. India, meanwhile, will try to make the most of their opportunities in front of goal, especially if the hosts slow down after the break. We expect the teams to score at least three goals. Prediction - Total Goals - Over 2.5. Predicted exact score - 3:1.
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