Match: New Zealand W vs France W
Saturday, September 27th, 2025;, 14:30pm (AEST)
Check out our New Zealand W vs France W prediction now! New Zealand are the reigning World Champions, having won back-to-back titles in 2017 and 2021. Now they have to battle France W for the third place position. See all the New Zealand W vs France W odds for the World Cup Women. At Telecom Asia, we look at the match’s preview and offer free betting opportunities.
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At exactly 14:30 PM on Saturday, September 27th, 2025, New Zealand W vs France W will battle against each other for the 3rd place.
- Match: New Zealand W vs France W
- Date: Saturday, September 27th, 2025
- Time: 14:30 pm
Where to Watch New Zealand W vs France W
| TV channel | Fox League |
| Free-to-air channel | |
| Live stream | Kayo, Foxtel |
New Zealand W: Form
New Zealand W: LWWWW
- World Cup Women: New Zealand W 19-34 Canada W
- World Cup Women: New Zealand W 46-17 South Africa W
- World Cup Women: New Zealand W 40-0 Ireland W
- World Cup Women: New Zealand W 62-19 Japan W
- World Cup Women: New Zealand W 54-8 Spain W
- Friendly International: New Zealand W 79-14 USA W
With their finest Black Ferns team, incumbent world champions New Zealand's chances of repeating the championship were shattered by Canada W. The Canada W annihilated them in the semi-finals, 19-34. Braxton Sorensen-McGee, a young talent, will start on the right, while Portia Woodman-Wycliffe, the all-time leading try scorer in Women's World Cup history, will start on the left wing. Theresa Setefano is benched in favor of Sylvia Brunt, who has won a starting spot. Maiakawanakualani Roos and Chelsea Bremner will keep their formidable lock combination going with flankers Kennedy Tukuafa and Liana Mikaele-Tu'u by their sides. Ruahei Demant, the co-captain at flyhalf, will be celebrating her 50th cap.
New Zealand W - Team News
At the 2025 Women's World Cup, New Zealand has slowly gained ground and hit a peak at the right time. They overcame a powerful defense in the second half to overcome South Africa 46-17, showcasing their perseverance and problem-solving abilities. The semi-finals now present their most formidable challenge to date.
New Zealand W - Predicted Eleven
- Chryss Viliko
- Georgia Ponsonby
- Tanya Kalounivale
- Maiakawanakaulani Roos
- Alana Bremner
- Layla Sae
- Jorja Miller
- Liana Mikaele-Tu'u
- Risi Pouri-Lane
- Ruahei Demant
- Portia Woodman-Wickliffe
- Sylvia Brunt
- Stacey Waaka
- Braxton Sorensen-McGee
- Renee Holmes
France W: Form
France W: LWWWWL
- World Cup Women: France W 17-35 England W
- World Cup Women: France W 18-13 Ireland W
- World Cup Women: France W 57-10 South Africa W
- World Cup Women: France W 84-5 Brazil W
- World Cup Women: France W 24-0 Italy W
- Friendly International: France W 6-40 England W
France Women impressed in the group rounds, defeating South Africa, Brazil, and Italy. They did, however, have a fright in the quarterfinals against Ireland, trailing 13-0 at halftime. Their performance in the first half aroused concerns, but they recovered to win the second half 18-0. However, they lost everything in the match against England W. Their chances of making the final were dashed when they lost 17-35 to England W. They will now have to use their knowledge and lessons learned from this event to put pressure on New Zealand W for third place.
France W - Team News
Hina Ikahehegi, 22, will replace suspended captain Manae Feleu in the second row for the semi-finals. Coaches David Ortiz and Gaelle Mignot chose Ikahehegi despite the fact that he had only made one previous start. Teani Feleu, who has recovered from a foot ailment, will take over at number eight, allowing Charlotte Escudero, who was slated to play lock, to play on the side.
France W - Squad
- Makarita Baleinadogo
- Rose Bernadou
- Axelle Berthoumieu
- Manon Bigot
- Yllana Brosseau, Léa Champon
- Khoudedia Cissokho
- Annaëlle Deshaye
- Charlotte Escudero
- Madoussou Fall Raclot
- Manae Feleu, Téani Feleu
- Agathe Gérin
- Hina Ikahehegi
- Assia Khalfaoui
- Taïna Maka
- Marie Morland
- Séraphine Okemba
- Elisa Riffonneau
- Kelly Arbey
- Carla Arbez
- Emilie Boulard
- Pauline Bourdon Sansus
- Morgane Bourgeois
- Alexandra Chambon
- Joanna Grisez
- Nassira Konde
- Marine Ménager
- Carla Neisen
- Lina Queyroi
- Lina Tuy
- Gabrielle Vernier
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New Zealand W vs France W H2H Statistics
Considering their last five matches together, France W comes up top in meetings with three wins, and two losses. Their last head-to-head encounter ended in a 39-14 win by New Zealand W.
- 12.10.24: New Zealand W 39-14 France W
- 21.01.23: New Zealand W 17-18 France W
- 05.11.22: New Zealand W 25-24 France W
- 20.11.21: France W 29-7 New Zealand W
- 13.11.21: France W 38-13 New Zealand W
Who will win the match, New Zealand W vs France W?
Using advanced computer power and data, Telecom Asia has simulated the result of the World Cup Women's match between New Zealand W vs France W 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives France W a 55% chance of beating New Zealand W to win the World Cup Women.
New Zealand W vs France W Betting Tips & Odds
The latest Bet365 betting odds for the World Cup Women are shown here:
Head to Head: New Zealand W $1.28, France W $3.60,
Handicap: New Zealand W -5.5 ($1.54), France W+5.5 ($2.42)
Totals: Over 50.5 $1.16, Under 50.5 $1.97,
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Bet365 currently has New Zealand W at $1.01 and France W at $36.00
France W are listed as 26.5-point underdogs against New Zealand W, with odds of $1.74 available at Bet365.
For the favourite New Zealand W (-27.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.90.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the New Zealand W (-5.5) are predicted to cover the line 55% of the time, while the 45.5-point over/under is expected to stay over 55% of the time.
New Zealand W vs France W Match Prediction
This will be a thrilling matchup between several world-ranked teams, with third place in sight. It's anyone's game, but France has been practically faultless throughout the World Cup, whereas New Zealand sometimes struggles to find its groove. I expect a close game, but I'm not sure if they can absolutely overcome the world champions. With a little handicap, I'm betting on France to score the goal.
Our first option is New Zealand W to win and over Total 52.5 with odds at 2.30 Odds on 1Xbet bookmaker.
Our second option is Over 50.5 total with odds at 1.63 on Betway bookmaker.
Our last option is -5.5 Handicap New Zealand W with odds at 1.60 on Bet365 bookmaker.
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