Published on: Jun 26, 2021 7:30 pm IST|Updated on: Jun 26, 2021 2:24 pm IST
AUS vs NZ Dream11: Australia will be taking on New Zealand for the second time in quick succession in the upcoming FIH Pro League Men’s Fixture. Australia are on the back of a thumping 7-3 win against New Zealand, and it could turn out to be another challenging affair for the Blacksticks. The Kookaburas have won the tournament on three occasions (1986, 2010, 2014), while, New Zealand are yet to register a title win. New Zealand will have to bring out their A Game in order to redeem themselves against a quality opponent. With that being said here is the AUS vs NZ Dream 11 Prediction for the game ahead.
Date: June 27, Sunday Time: 10:00 AM (IST) Venue: Perth Hockey Stadium
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Head to Head
The two sides have met on 38 previous occasions. Australia have displayed their dominance by winning 38 previous games, while New Zealand have won just two. Three games have been nothing but stalemates. Australia have also managed to score 121 goals in the process, while, New Zealand have scored 42 in return.
Australia News
Injury Report and Unavailability: No injury concerns
Australia Squad
S Lachlan, W Tom, D Matt, E Nathan, D Johan, O Eddie, W Jake, G Blake, M Dylan, S Joshua, H Tim, Z Aran (C), O Flynn, B Daniel, M Trent, B Tim, C Andrew (GK), H Jeremy
D Johan (GK) O Eddie (C) W Tom D Matt E Nathan W Jake G Blake M Dylan S Joshua H Tim H Jeremy
New Zealand News
New Zealand Squad
B David, L Dane, R Nick, L Sam, P Jared, E George (GK), S Aidan, R Kane, T Blair (C), T Dylan, F Sean, M Shea, J Stephen, I Hugo, M George, E Steve, W Nick, H Leon (GK)
E George T Blair B David L Dane R Nick L Sam P Jared S Aidan R Kane J Stephen
Hayard Jeremy can prove to be the danger man for Australia as he bagged two goals in his last game.
Whetton Jake and Glovers Blake also netted a goal each for Australia and are expected to start. They can be added to the AUS vs NZ Dream11 Team.
Differential Picks
Lane Sam can be lethal on the penalty corners for New Zealand and should be starting. He also managed to get on the scoresheet in the last game.
Jennes Stephen and Wilson Nick also registered a goal each for New Zealand in their last meeting versus Australia and could earn a start.
GK: G Enersen DEF: M Dawson, J Hayward, S Mcaleese, K Russell MID: J Whetton, L Sharp, J Smith FOR: B Govers, S Lane, N Wilson
Australia once again showed their quality against the Blacksticks, and will be heading in as the favorites to win their second game in quick succession as per the AUS vs NZ Today Match Prediction odds.