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New Zealand predicted lineup vs PalestineMOST USED XI
New Zealand's expected lineup away at Palestine in the Friendlies is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 3 official matches: Crocombe in goal, a back four of Payne, Surman, Cacace and Boxall, and Wood leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.
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- Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 3 of the last 3 matches.
- Based on starts across 3 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.
New Zealand at the World Cup
Most Common New Zealand Starting XI
Based on 3 official matches this season
- CrocombeGK · 3 starts
- PayneDEF · 3 starts
- SurmanDEF · 3 starts
- CacaceDEF · 3 starts
- BoxallDEF · 2 starts
- BellMID · 3 starts
- StamenićMID · 3 starts
- SinghMID · 3 starts
- JustMID · 3 starts
- McCowattMID · 2 starts
- WoodFWD · 3 starts
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
- PenaltiesWood
New Zealand fixtures
New Zealand @ Palestine
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- What is New Zealand's expected lineup?
- New Zealand's expected lineup away at Palestine in the Friendlies is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 3 official matches: Crocombe in goal, a back four of Payne, Surman, Cacace and Boxall, and Wood leading the line. 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, Bell, Stamenić, Singh, Just, McCowatt, Wood.
- Who started New Zealand's last match?
- New Zealand's starting XI on 27 Jun 2026 in the World Cup (4-2-3-1): Max Crocombe, Tim Payne, Finn Surman, Tyler Bindon, Liberato Cacace, Marko Stamenić, Joe Bell, Ryan Thomas, Sarpreet Singh, Elijah Just, Chris Wood.
- What was New Zealand's last result?
- New Zealand lost to Belgium 1–5 on 27 Jun 2026.
- 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?
- Liberato Cacace leads with 3 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 3 of their 3 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?
- Sarpreet Singh has made the most starts as midfielder for New Zealand this season, starting 3 matches.
- Which New Zealand forward has started the most this season?
- Chris Wood has made the most starts as forward for New Zealand this season, starting 3 matches.
New Zealand away to Palestine
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