New Zealand vs India prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on November 12, 2026
Friendly International
On November 12, 2026, New Zealand and India will meet in an international friendly. The hosts are focused on one thing: winning in Auckland.
New Zealand vs India: team news and expert analysis
New Zealand featured at the World Cup once again. They even got off to a flying start, drawing 2-2 with Iran. But they then lost to both Belgium and Egypt and failed to reach the knockout stage. In September, they drew 2-2 with Palestine and beat China 3-0. They then competed in the Kirin Cup, beating Panama on penalties after a draw before losing to Japan in the final.
India have long been outside the reckoning in world football. They have not even qualified for the Asian Cup. In their friendlies this autumn, they began September with draws against Tajikistan and Panama. But the following month brought heavy defeats to Brazil and Uruguay.
Oceania’s top team score 1.3 goals per match and concede considerably more, at 2.22. The Asian visitors are not much different, averaging 1.2 goals scored and 2.1 conceded.
Previous matches: New Zealand vs India
The only meeting between the sides was also a friendly, played in 2018. India lost 2-1.
The hosts are much stronger now. We’re backing them with a -1.5-goal handicap (odds: 1.95).
New Zealand vs India: key stats and trends
- New Zealand have won just one of their last eight matches in normal time
- Both teams have scored in 50% of New Zealand’s matches, with an average of 3.5 goals per game
- India have lost five of their last seven matches
- Both teams have scored in 60% of India’s matches, with an average of 3.3 goals per game.
New Zealand vs India: possible starting lineups
New Zealand are expected to line up in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation: Paulsen — Elliott, Bindon, Tuiloma, Old — Stamenic, McCowatt — Rogerson, Just, Wayne — Randall
India are expected to line up in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation: Sandhu — Abhishek Singh, Anwar Ali, Mishra, Shabong — Lalengmawia, Shabong — Manvir Singh, Williams, Kuruniyan — Vikram Singh
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