New Zealand lineup vs India
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New Zealand's expected lineup vs India, Thu 12 Nov, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 5 matches): Crocombe (3); Payne (3), Surman (3), Cacace (3), Boxall (2); Stamenić (4), Bell (3), McCowatt (3), Singh (3); Just (4), Wood (3). No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the China match on 27 Sep.
New Zealand predicted lineup vs India
MOST USED XINew Zealand's expected lineup at home to India in the Friendlies is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 5 official matches: Crocombe in goal, a back four of Payne, Surman, Cacace and Boxall, and Just and Wood further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.
Team news
- Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 5 of the last 5 matches.
- Based on starts across 5 official matches this season.
Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for New Zealand, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

Most Common New Zealand Starting XI
Based on 5 official matches this season
- CrocombeGK · 3 starts
- PayneDEF · 3 starts
- SurmanDEF · 3 starts
- CacaceDEF · 3 starts
- BoxallDEF · 2 starts
- StamenićMID · 4 starts
- BellMID · 3 starts
- McCowattMID · 3 starts
- SinghMID · 3 starts
- JustFWD · 4 starts
- WoodFWD · 3 starts
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
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- What is New Zealand's expected lineup?
- New Zealand's expected lineup at home to India in the Friendlies is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 5 official matches: Crocombe in goal, a back four of Payne, Surman, Cacace and Boxall, and Just and Wood further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (4-2-3-1): Crocombe, Payne, Surman, Cacace, Boxall, Stamenić, Bell, McCowatt, Singh, Just, Wood.
- Who started New Zealand's last match?
- New Zealand's starting XI on 27 Sept 2026 in the World Friendlies (4-2-3-1): Alex Paulsen, Callan Elliot, Bill Tuiloma, Tyler Bindon, Benjamin Old, Logan Rogerson, Marko Stamenić, Elijah Just, Callum McCowatt, Jesse Randall, Ben Waine.
- Who takes penalties for New Zealand?
- C. Wood is New Zealand's first choice penalty taker.
- Who has made the most starts for New Zealand this season?
- Elijah Just leads with 4 starts for New Zealand across all competitions this season.
- What formation does New Zealand use most often?
- New Zealand have used a 4-2-3-1 in 5 of their 5 matches this season.
- Which New Zealand goalkeeper has started the most this season?
- Max Crocombe has made the most starts as goalkeeper for New Zealand this season, starting 3 matches.
- Which New Zealand defender has started the most this season?
- Liberato Cacace has made the most starts as defender for New Zealand this season, starting 3 matches.
- Which New Zealand midfielder has started the most this season?
- Marko Stamenić has made the most starts as midfielder for New Zealand this season, starting 4 matches.
- Which New Zealand forward has started the most this season?
- Elijah Just has made the most starts as forward for New Zealand this season, starting 4 matches.
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