New Zealand v India: everything you need to know
New Zealand meet India at One New Zealand Stadium, Sunday 2:10pm (International Friendly). India are still chasing a first win this season (0 from 5).
The big picture
New Zealand are 2–3–1 in International Friendly 2026, averaging 1.5 goals for and 1.7 against.
India are 0–4–1 in International Friendly 2026, averaging 0.4 goals for and 2.8 against.
Form
New Zealand have won one of their last five and most recently beat China 3–0.
India have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to Uruguay 1–6.
Head to head
We have no previous meeting between these two on record, so this one is a genuine first look.
Players to watch
For New Zealand, watch Ben Waine (0.7 goals a game in 2026) and Jesse Randall (0.2 goals a game in 2026).
For India, watch Anirudh Thapa (0.3 goals a game in 2026) and Ryan Williams (0.3 goals a game in 2026).
What the numbers say
On form, New Zealand have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
