BETING GUIDE: England vs New Zealand, Match Preview, Team News and Prediction

England's penultimate warm-up test for the 2026 World Cup takes place on Saturday evening, when the Three Lions face New Zealand in an international friendly at the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.

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Thomas Tuchel's side have another exhibition contest with Costa Rica on the horizon, but this match represents the All Whites' final chance to build momentum before their World Cup campaign commences.

England arrive after winning four of their last six matches, drawing one and losing one. During that run, the Three Lions scored 13 goals and conceded only two, keeping four clean sheets.

Their only recent setback came in a surprise 1-0 defeat to Japan, while a 1-1 draw with Uruguay highlighted some attacking frustrations.

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Across their last ten matches, England have recorded seven victories and seven clean sheets, demonstrating impressive defensive stability. Away from home they have been particularly effective, winning seven consecutive matches.

Team news is largely positive, although Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, Eberechi Eze and Noni Madueke remain unavailable. Harry Kane is expected to return and will be the main attacking threat after another prolific campaign. Jude Bellingham, Morgan Rogers and Jordan Pickford are also key figures.

New Zealand enter this contest in far less convincing form. The All Whites have won just one of their last six matches, drawing one and losing four.

They scored six goals during that sequence but conceded 12, including a heavy 4-0 defeat to Haiti earlier this month.

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More concerning is a broader run that has produced eight defeats in their last ten matches. Away from home,

New Zealand are winless in six games, losing five and scoring only two goals. Darren Bazeley’s side rely heavily on veteran striker Chris Wood, who has scored 45 international goals. Elijah Just provides additional attacking support, while Alex Paulsen and Liberato Cacace are important defensive contributors.

Ryan Thomas remains doubtful through injury, while Joe Bell faces a late fitness assessment.

These nations have met only twice before, both matches taking place in 1991. England won 1-0 and 2-0, maintaining a perfect record against the All Whites while never conceding a goal in the fixture.

Key Betting Pointers;

• New Zealand have lost eight times in their last 10 outings
• England kept seven clean sheets in their last 10 matches
• New Zealand have failed to score in five of their last 10 outings
• Away from home, England won each of their last seven games
• In their last six away matches, New Zealand scored just two goals

Everything points toward a comfortable England victory. With Kane back, a superior squad and a far stronger defensive record, the Three Lions should control proceedings from start to finish.

Prediction; England to win to nil.

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