Palestine vs New Zealand Prediction 24 September 2026
🔊 Palestine come into this CFA Team China International Tournament match on the back of a solid unbeaten run, backed up by a consistent trend and stable form. New Zealand have been scoring freely in recent matches but their defence has been making errors even against lower-profile opponents. This fixture brings together a team with a reliable balance between attack and defence and a side that relies on an aggressive approach going forward.
Head-to-Head
📊 The two sides have never met before.
Head-to-head statistics Palestine - New Zealand

Palestine are playing cautiously
Palestine come into this friendly on the back of five matches without a win. Three of those games ended 0-0, and the average number of goals scored and conceded across that run is 0.6. Their cautious approach has been producing results they can be satisfied with, and a draw against New Zealand would certainly be considered a positive outcome.
Match Results: Palestine

New Zealand are more experienced, but not necessarily stronger
New Zealand have won just once in their last 14 matches, and have lost five of their seven games in 2026. Their defensive record this calendar year is particularly striking - they are conceding an average of 2.6 goals per match while scoring just 1.1. The visitors do have considerably more experience, having played against Belgium, Egypt and Iran at the World Cup earlier this summer, but their results have been poor.
Match Results: New Zealand
Correct Score Prediction
According to the algorithm's calculations, the top three most likely outcomes are: 1-1 (9.51%), 0-1 (8.76%) and 0-2 (8.64%). A 1-1 draw is considered the most probable result, though the chances of a narrow New Zealand win are also fairly high. The probabilities of the three outcomes are quite close, reflecting the uncertainty of the distribution.
Risky Bet
New Zealand have been scoring freely. Despite Palestine's tendency towards low-scoring matches, if New Zealand deliver on their attacking potential, this could turn into a high-scoring game. A bet on Total Goals - Over 3 at 2.8 is therefore a riskier but justifiable option for those who prefer higher odds.
*Odds are approximate and may vary across different bookmakers.
⭐ Editor's Prediction
The trend clearly highlights Palestine's resilience: they have gone seven matches in a row without losing in regular time. They rarely buckle even under pressure from more attack-minded opponents. New Zealand have attacking resources, but their dip in form increases the risks. The main prediction is built around Palestine's ability to avoid defeat through discipline and their capacity to take their chances. Our pick: Double Chance - X1 (Palestine not to lose).