England vs. New Zealand Prediction: England has won the last four out of five ODI games at Lord's.

England will be facing off against New Zealand in the fourth and penultimate game of the ODI Series being played at Lord's, London, United Kingdom. England has won the last four out of five ODI games at Lord's. Who will win this game?

England form

England faced an initial setback in the ODI series but bounced back impressively, winning consecutive matches and now leading the series. As they continue to fine-tune their squad for the upcoming ODI World Cup, this match holds great significance for them.

The 3rd ODI witnessed a remarkable batting display by England's batsmen, with Ben Stokes standing out. Stokes, who made a comeback from retirement to aid England's World Cup title defense, dismantled the New Zealand bowling attack, amassing an impressive 182 runs from just 124 balls, marking the highest individual score by an English batsman in ODIs.

His partnership with Dawid Malan, who contributed a well-crafted 96 runs, yielded 199 runs for the 3rd wicket, laying the groundwork for a substantial total. With Liam Livingstone and Jos Buttler also finding their form, England's middle-order appears to be in good shape.

Nonetheless, the form of Johnny Bairstow and Joe Root is a slight concern. In terms of bowling, the performance has been commendable thus far. Reece Topley has been the standout bowler with 5 wickets, receiving valuable support from Chris Woakes and Liam Livingstone. Additionally, the seam department boasts talents like Sam Curran and Gus Atkinson. However, the spin resources seem somewhat limited. Betting against Joe Root might be a viable strategy for this upcoming match.

England Lineup

Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler (c & wk), Moeen Ali, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Reece Topley

New Zealand form

Wednesday turned out to be a night to forget for the New Zealand cricket team. Apart from Trent Boult's impressive 5-wicket haul, there was little for them to celebrate. Ben Lister managed to take 3 wickets but proved to be rather expensive. Bowlers like Lockie Ferguson, Kyle Jamieson, and Glenn Phillips were unable to contain the opposition, conceding runs all over the ground.

Although Glenn Phillips put up a commendable batting performance by scoring 76 runs, it wasn't sufficient to chase down the substantial target, especially with wickets falling consistently around him.

New Zealand certainly possesses exceptional individual talents, but their challenge lies in functioning as a cohesive unit. Henry Nicholls and Tom Latham have struggled to find their batting form, and even Devon Conway, who recorded a century in the first ODI, has failed to replicate his performance.

In terms of squad depth and versatility, New Zealand boasts numerous players who can contribute both with bat and ball in the ODI format. However, their struggle seems to revolve around achieving consistency as a team. The team has yet to fully unlock its potential, which might be attributed to the pressure exerted by the England side.

New Zealand Predicted Lineup

Will Young, Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (c & wk), Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Kyle Jamieson, Lockie Ferguson, Ben Lister, Trent Boult

Expert betting tips

The pitch at Lord’s is quite balanced, setting the stage for a fair contest between bat and ball. Typically, the average first-inning score hovers around 240, which is considered a par score. Anything above 260 could prove challenging to chase down. Notably, there is a covering of grass on the pitch, offering seamers a favorable playing condition. Regarding the weather, it is expected to remain clear for the most part, with temperatures staying below 25 degrees Celsius. Judging by England's performance in the last two matches, it appears to be a daunting task for New Zealand to stage a comeback. England's batting is in excellent form, and their bowling unit is also showing promising signs of cohesion. New Zealand would need an extraordinary effort in all aspects of the game to secure a victory, and we find that outcome unlikely. Our bet is on England to emerge victorious.