LiontipsNew Zealand vs Malaysia: Predictions and Bets for the Friendly Match on October 14, 2024
Command Analysis
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.
MalaysiaCurrent 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.
Trends
Bet Exact Score 3:0
In 3 of the last 5 matches, New Zealand has recorded this score
9.00Bet 1st Half: New Zealand to Win
In 3 of the last 5 matches, the hosts won the first half
2.00Bet 2nd Half: Only One to Score
In 4 of the last 5 matches, only one team scored in the second half
1.60Tip and bets
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
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
