Rugby Union Showdown: England vs New Zealand Predictions, Team Updates, Betting Insights and Odds
England will face New Zealand in a crucial autumn international on Saturday, November 15. This match will take place at Allianz Stadium in Twickenham and is set to kick off at 3:10 PM. It will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1.
Historical Context
This match marks a significant moment, as England last defeated New Zealand in a Test match at Twickenham 13 years ago. The last encounter between these two teams at the Rugby World Cup in 2019 saw England eliminate New Zealand in the semi-finals. Currently, England aims to win their tenth consecutive Test match.
Team Performance and Betting Insights
England enters this match as narrow favorites, with bookmakers offering a slight edge on the handicap. The team has recently secured victories against Australia and Fiji. However, some analysts question the strength of these wins, given Australia’s poor performance against Italy.
Meanwhile, New Zealand has proven their strength by defeating both Ireland and Scotland recently. Known for their ability to step up in key moments, the All Blacks are keen on continuing their dominance over the home nations.
Betting Predictions
- Best Bet: New Zealand +12 points at odds of 20-21 from Bet365
- Under 47.5 points at odds of 10-11 from Coral and Ladbrokes
Match Statistics
Historically, the matchups between England and New Zealand are often closely contested and low-scoring. Here are some key stats:
- England has won only two of their last 21 matchups against New Zealand.
- The last five victories by New Zealand over England have been by narrow margins: one (twice), two, three, and seven points.
- Seven of the last eight meetings have total points under 50.
- New Zealand scrum-half Cam Roigard has scored four tries in his last four tests.
Team News and Lineups
England’s Starting Lineup
Missing players include winger Tommy Freeman and lock Ollie Chessum. Key players returning include George Ford at fly-half:
- 15 Freddie Steward
- 14 Tom Roebuck
- 13 Ollie Lawrence
- 12 Fraser Dingwall
- 11 Immanuel Feyi-Waboso
- 10 George Ford
- 9 Alex Mitchell
- 1 Fin Baxter
- 2 Jamie George
- 3 Joe Heyes
- 4 Maro Itoje (c)
- 5 Alex Coles
- 6 Guy Pepper
- 7 Sam Underhill
- 8 Ben Earl
New Zealand’s Starting Lineup
New Zealand captain Scott Barrett returns, while his brother Jordie Barrett will not play due to injury:
- 15 Will Jordan
- 14 Leroy Carter
- 13 Billy Proctor
- 12 Quinn Tupaea
- 11 Leicester Fainga’anuku
- 10 Beauden Barrett
- 9 Cam Roigard
- 1 Ethan de Groot
- 2 Codie Taylor
- 3 Fletcher Newell
- 4 Scott Barrett (c)
- 5 Fabian Holland
- 6 Simon Parker
- 7 Ardie Savea
- 8 Peter Lakai
Betting Odds
The latest betting odds for this match are as follows:
- England: 10-11
- New Zealand: Evens
- Draw: 20-1
This match between England and New Zealand promises to be highly competitive, and fans await an exciting showdown at Twickenham.
