Australia vs New Zealand Prediction: The Socceroos Will Dominate The Trans-Tasman Rivalry - Again

Australia vs New Zealand: Prediction for the Match on September 09 2025

The global fever surrounding the International Friendlies hits again as the Socceroos move to strike against the All Whites in another Trans-Tasman regional rivalry between Australia and New Zealand. The Siblings, as both sides are fondly called, will look to fiercely contend for points, with renewed hopes for New Zealand who anticipate breaking their fifteen-year jinx against a very dominant opponent. 

New Zealand: Form and Statistics

Recent Form: WWWLL

FIFA RANKING: 82nd

Eager to test changes in his tactical instructions, Darren Bazeley fielded a new 4-3-3 formation against the Aussies, in a close game that saw them almost change the reins of events, but eventually succumbing to loss in the 87th minute when a solitary concession eventually occurred, marking a sixth consecutive loss against the Aussies.

Prior to the defeat against the Socceroos, the All-Whites conceded a 2-1 loss against the Ukrainians.

New Zealand: Lineup

A few changes seem to have been reflected in the starting XI of the All-Whites, with Head Coach Darren Bazeley bringing Sapreet Singh to man the right midfield. Chris Wood resumes his role as the Center Forward, as player rotation sees Elijah Just as the right winger. If Francis De Vries fails to recover, he will be replaced by James McGarry, his 70th-minute replacement in the last meeting.

Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1): Crocombe, Mc Garry-Bindon-Boxall-Payne, Singh-Bell-Thomas, Just-Wood-McCowatt

Head Coach: Darren Bazeley

Out: Francis De Vries 

Australia: Form and Statistics

Recent Form: WWWWW

FIFA Ranking: 24th

Unbeaten in the last ten matches, and holding victories in the last five pitch exhibitions, it is no surprise that the Socceroos currently rank 24th globally. Last week featured a decent 1-nil home exhibition against their current opponents, who were again trampled on in the final minutes of the game. Their perfect record against New Zealand makes them the undeniable favorites; well unless we are in for another slip and slide, or a couple of inconsistencies in the Australian side.

Australia Lineup

The Aussies are in great shape. Their 5-4-1 fielded against New Zealand in the home game was intended to keep a clean sheet, which was achieved. Although Connor Metcalfe and Martin Boyle didn’t deliver as expected, Maximilano Balard, the super substitute, managed to find the back of the net, granting them the victory everyone envisaged. Also, all eyes will be on Christian Burgess, who was the superior player of the match the last time the teams clashed their horns. 

Predicted Lineup (4-3-3): Izzo, Silvera-Circati-Degenek-Burgess-Bos, Rustic-Yazbek-Teague-Metcalfe, Boyle.

Head Coach: Tony Popovic

Out: Nil

Australia vs New Zealand Head-to-Head Statistics

Australia has won the last six meetings between the sides. New Zealand has never beaten Australia since 2010.

Australia City vs New Zealand Betting Trends

No Stalemate: The Home/Away option has played in the last games for New Zealand. Go with Bet365’s option of 1.36 odds.

Goal For Australia: Australia will try to register a goal in this game. Consider the Away Over 0.5 option which 1xbet tips at 1.36 odds.

Australia Win: New Zealand lost the last six games against Australia. The Away Win option which 1xbet tips for 2.46 odds is also very valid for this clash.

Total Under 2.5 goal Recurrence: All six recent league games for New Zealand produced the O1.5 goal outcome This option is at current odds of 1.38 odds from Betway.

Australia vs New Zealand match prediction 09 September 2025

While the layman will hurriedly pick the easy way out - victory for the Aussies, the All-Whites, their most recent opponents, have been sure to constantly grow as thorns in their necks. The last direct clash was a close one for New Zealand, who had nine shots on target and two big chances on goal. Although the Socceroos are the favorites for victory, it is really difficult to envisage more than two total goals in this contest.

Below are my top thoughts:

My prediction is the Away/Draw, and Total Under 3.5 goals at 1.69 odds from 1xbet. 

Our betting tip is for a BTTS - NO at the coefficient of 1.72 odds from Bet365. 

Lastly, I will boldly pick victory for the guests at a coefficient of 2.35 odds with Betway;