New Zealand vs Malaysia: Predictions and Bets for the Friendly Match on October 14, 2024

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On October 14 in Auckland, New Zealand will face Malaysia in a friendly match. This clash promises to be exciting and eventful, as both teams have been scoring plenty of goals in their recent games. Which team will come out on top, and what bets are worth considering? Find the answers in our preview.

Command Analysis

New Zealand

Current Form

In June, New Zealand claimed the Oceania Nations Cup title by defeating Vanuatu 3-0 in the final. During the second stage of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, the team played one match, achieving a dominant victory over Tahiti 3-0, netting one goal in the first half and two in the second. Previously, the squad participated in two friendly matches, losing to Mexico 0-3 and drawing with the United States 1-1.

Disqualifications and Injuries

New Zealand currently has no issues with their lineup.

Interesting Betting Trends

In their last seven matches, the team has suffered only one defeat
New Zealand has never lost to their opponent

Projected Lineup: Crocker, Bindon, Just, Old, Payne, Rufer, Stamenic, Wood, Garbett, Kakake, Pidgner.

Malaysia

Current Form

In September, the Malaysian national team clinched the MERDEKA CUP by defeating Lebanon 1-0 in the final. However, their campaign for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers was disappointing as they finished third in their group during the second round. The team secured three wins, one draw, and suffered two losses to Oman, falling just one point short of second-place Kyrgyzstan.

Disqualifications and Injuries

Malaysia currently has no issues with their squad.

Interesting Betting Trends

Malaysia is unbeaten in their last four matches, with three wins and one draw
An average of 2.4 goals have been scored in the last five matches involving the national team

Projected Lineup: Hazmi, Ahmad, Gorbin-Ong, Davis, Endrick, Kutti, Lane, Raisid, Tan, Kolz, Morales.

Tip and bets

TipHandicap (-1) on New Zealand

1.73

The home team has shown impressive results in recent matches while the visitors remain unbeaten in their last four games. New Zealand has a slight edge in player selection and won the most recent encounter. These factors might prove crucial, and the home advantage could lead the national team to victory.

Prediction – Asian handicap (-1) on New Zealand at odds of 1.73

Will the prediction win?

Tipboth teams to score no

1.70

Bet on Team Goals

The home team displays outstanding performance at their venue, remaining unbeaten in their last four home matches. In four of the last five games, New Zealand has not exchanged goals with their opponents. We believe that neither team will score, similar to their most recent encounter.

Prediction - neither team scores at odds of 1.70

Bet on Total Goals

In matches hosted by this team, totals of over 2.5 goals are frequently achieved. It is likely that the opponents will showcase attacking football, as evidenced in four out of New Zealand's last five matches. We suggest placing a bet on the total to exceed

Prediction - total over 2.5 goals at odds of 1.90

Will the prediction win?