New Zealand Ford Trophy: Wellington Firebirds vs Otago Volts Match Preview Odds & Predictions
Wellington Firebirds
Otago Volts
Wellington Firebirds will lock horns against Otago Volts in the New Zealand Ford Trophy on Wednesday. Wellington Firebirds have lost their last three games, while Otago Volts have won their last five games. Not only that, Otago Volts have won four of the last five head-to-head games over Wellington Firebirds. The away team will dominate here. Below are previews, betting tips, and odds.
Wellington Firebirds Preview
Wellington Firebirds lost to Otago Volts by 4 wickets in their last game, putting them on a three-game losing streak. The team has been disappointing, failing to win their last five games: they drew once with Central Stags and lost four times, by 211 runs to Central Stags, by 201 runs to Canterbury Kings, and by 8 wickets to Auckland Aces; their last win came against Otago Volts by 4 wickets.
Wellington Firebirds XI
Tim Robinson, Nick Greenwood, Gareth Severin, Muhammad Abbas, Callum McLachlan, Jesse Tashkoff, Henry Shipley, Logan van Beek, James Hartshorn, Peter Younghusband, Liam Dudding.
Otago Volts Preview
Otago Volts won by 4 wickets in their last game against Wellington Firebirds, making it three straight wins. In their last game, their opponent, Wellington Firebirds, batted first, scoring over 340 runs and setting a target for Otago Volts. With time to bat, Otago Volts needed 345 to win, and they got it, though they lost 6 of their 10 batters to finish by 4 wickets. This team has been in good form, winning their last three games.
Otago Volts XI
Jack Boyle, Jacob Cumming, Tom Jones, Troy Johnson, Thorn Parkes, Luke Georgeson, Max Chu, Ben Lockrose, Danru Ferns, Matt Bacon, Jarrod McKay.
Wellington Firebirds vs Otago Volts Prediction
Otago Volts will win because of the head-to-head record: they have dominated Wellington Firebirds in their last five games, winning four. They've also won their last three games, while Wellington Firebirds have lost their last three. I predict Otago Volts will win, with 1xBet offering odds of 2.55.
