New Zealand vs Chile: prediction, head-to-head and probable line-ups – March 31, 2026
The friendly clash between New Zealand and Chile will take place on Monday, March 30, with kick-off at 08:00 CET, and I suggest a bet on this game.
New Zealand vs Chile: match preview
The New Zealand national team managed to secure qualification for the 2026 World Cup. They successfully came through the second stage of qualifying, winning all three matches with an aggregate score of 19–1. In the final stage of qualification, New Zealand thrashed Fiji 7–0 and defeated New Caledonia 3–0. Convincing victories earned them a place at the World Cup for the first time since 2010. Since then, they have played only friendly matches and have managed just one win, followed by a run of eight games without victory, including one draw.
Chile are also currently playing only friendly matches, all of which they have won. They have played four matches and won all four. However, the team failed to qualify for the World Cup. Over 18 qualifying matches, Chile collected 11 points and finished bottom of their group. The gap to seventh place was nine points, highlighting the scale of their struggles. They also failed to win their last six qualification matches.
Match facts and head-to-head
- New Zealand are winless in their last eight matches: seven defeats and one draw.
- Chile are unbeaten in five matches: one draw and four wins.
- New Zealand have scored at least one goal in eight consecutive matches.
- The last meeting between Chile and New Zealand dates back to 2010, when Chile won 2–0.
Probable line-ups
- New Zealand: Paulsen, Boxall, De Vries, Payne, Surman, Thomas, Singh, Garbett, Old, Stamenic, Wood
- Chile: Vigouroux, Román, Salinas, Suazo, Kuscevic, Núñez, Loyola, Millán, Aravena, Cepeda, Osorio
Prediction
This friendly carries no competitive pressure for either side, which could lead to an open and entertaining contest. I expect both teams to find the net, so I recommend a bet on both teams to score.
