Wales vs New Zealand: Predictions Team News Betting Tips and Odds on All Blacks’ Dynamic Lineup
On Saturday, November 22, 2025, Wales will face New Zealand in an Autumn International match. The game is set to kick off at 3:10 PM at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. This match comes a week after Wales achieved a narrow victory over Japan, winning 24-23, and it will be followed by a challenging encounter against South Africa.
Wales vs New Zealand: Match Overview
Wales enters this match with renewed confidence following their recent win but faces the daunting task of playing against the All Blacks. After earlier victories against Ireland and Scotland, New Zealand recently suffered a setback due to a 33-19 loss against England. Coach Scott Robertson has made significant adjustments to the lineup for their final match of the year.
Recent Performances
- Wales defeated Japan 24-23.
- New Zealand defeated Ireland and Scotland before losing to England.
- The All Blacks are looking to rebound from their recent defeat.
Betting Predictions and Tips
For those interested in betting, a strong recommendation is to consider New Zealand scoring over 51.5 points, with odds set at 7-4 on Bet365. Given their history against Wales, expectations for a high-scoring match are reasonable.
Historical Context
This match marks the first meeting between Wales and New Zealand since 2022. Historically, the All Blacks have been dominant, winning the previous encounters convincingly:
- 54-16 in Cardiff (2021)
- 55-23 one year later
Team News and Line-Ups
Wales Team Changes
Wales will see six changes from their last outing, with Harri Deaves making his debut. The lineup includes:
- 15. B Murray
- 14. L Rees-Zammit
- 13. M Llewellyn
- 12. J Hawkins
- 11. T Rogers
- 10. D Edwards
- 9. T Williams
- 1. R Carre
- 2. D Lake (captain)
- 3. K Assiratti
- 4. D Jenkins
- 5. A Beard
- 6. A Mann
- 7. H Deaves
- 8. T Plumtree
New Zealand’s Strategic Adjustments
The All Blacks have made 12 changes from their squad that faced England, featuring:
- 15. R Love
- 14. W Jordan
- 13. R Ioane
- 12. A Lienert-Brown
- 11. C Clarke
- 10. D McKenzie
- 9. C Ratima
- 1. T Williams
- 2. S Taukei’aho
- 3. P Tosi
- 4. S Barrett (captain)
- 5. F Holland
- 6. S Parker
- 7. D Kirifi
- 8. W Sititi
Key Statistics
- Wales has won only two of their last 21 tests.
- New Zealand has scored 40 or more points in four of their last five matches against Wales.
- The first half has been the highest scoring period in seven of Wales’ matches in 2025.
- Winger Will Jordan has scored 43 tries in 52 test appearances for New Zealand.
The forthcoming match promises to be competitive, with both teams eager to finish the year strong. All eyes will be on how the changes in personnel may impact performance, especially for New Zealand as they aim to assert their dominance once again.
