Northern Ireland and New Zealand will face off in the MatchDay 10 of the UEFA European Championship Qualifying.
While New Zealand possesses the capability to score against the Ireland team, it is not anticipated to be sufficient to prevent a defeat.
Ireland looks to maintain their momentum from their recent 4-0 triumph against Gibraltar in the Euro Qualifiers.
In the previous match, the goal-scorers for Ireland were Evan Ferguson (8′), Mikey Johnston (28′), Matt Doherty (60′), and Callum Robinson (80′).
Under the guidance of Stephen Kenny, the Irish team has accumulated a total of 9 goals in their last six outings, while conceding 8 goals during the same period.
Last 5 Games: Won: 2, Draw: 0, Lost: 3, Scored: 8, Conceded: 6, Clean Sheets: 2.
After a setback in their recent International Friendlies match against Greece, New Zealand and their fans are eager for a more favorable outcome in the upcoming game.
In the previous encounter, Giorgos Giakoumakis (29′) found the net for Greece.
The statistics reveal a tale of their own, with New Zealand conceding goals in 5 of their last 6 matches, with a total of 10 goals scored by their opponents. It is evident that New Zealand has faced challenges defensively in recent games.
Last 5 Games: Won: 1, Draw: 1, Lost: 3, Scored: 4, Conceded: 10, Clean Sheets: 0.
The match will be played at the Aviva Stadium.
November 21, 2023, 21:45 UK time.