NZ vs WAL Match Prediction, Preview, Team News & Expert Analysis - 29th Match
By Akshay Thakur - Sat, Aug 22, 2026Last Updated on Aug 22, 2026 11:48 AM
New Zealand vs Wales Hockey Match Previews
FIH Hockey Men World Cup 2026 Belgium and Netherlands 2026
NZ vs WAL Match Previews, Probable Playing 11, Hockey Match Live Score and Pitch Report
NZ vs WAL Match Prediction, FIH Hockey Men World Cup 2026 Belgium and Netherlands 2026, New Zealand vs Wales Match Preview, Probable Playing 11, Match winning Tips, Live Match Score, Pitch Report, Injury & Updates.
NZ vs WAL (New Zealand vs Wales) Match Details
| Match | New Zealand vs Wales (NZ vs WAL) |
| League | FIH Hockey Men World Cup 2026 Belgium and Netherlands 2026 |
| Date | Saturday, 22nd August 2026 |
| Time | 01:30 PM (IST) - 08:00 AM (GMT) |
NZ vs WAL Venue: Wagener Hockey Stadium
NZ vs WAL Weather Report: The weather will be clean and there are no chances of rain.
NZ vs WAL (New Zealand vs Wales) Playing 11
New Zealand vs Wales (NZ vs WAL) Match Preview
NZ vs WAL Match Preview: New Zealand is set to take on Wales in FIH Hockey Men World Cup 2026 Belgium and Netherlands 2026 on Saturday, 22 August 2026 at 01:30 PM IST.
New Zealand (NZ) Team Updates
- Charlie Morrison will take care Defender for New Zealand team
Wales (WAL) Team Updates
- Dale Hutchinson will take care Mid-Fielder for Wales team
New Zealand vs Wales (NZ vs WAL) Hockey Match Prediction, Team and Tips
NZ vs WAL Match Prediction: Wales looks in good form in recent matches, They are the favorites to win the match.
NZ vs WAL FIH Hockey Men World Cup 2026 Belgium and Netherlands 2026 Match Expert Advice: Kane Russell will be a top multiplier choice for the small leagues. Sam Lane will be a decent choice for the captaincy in the grand leagues.
NZ vs WAL Head to Head
NZ vs WAL Head to Head Records: New Zealand vs Wales have faced each other in 0 matches in . Out of these 0 games, New Zealand have won 0 whereas Wales have won 0 Matches.
| Match Played | 0 |
| NZ Won | 0 |
| WAL Won | 0 |
| Tie/NR | 0 |
Live Telecast
The match will be live telecast on Star Sports.
NZ vs WAL Team Analysis & Player Performance
- In Goal Keeping, both are good. However Dominic Dixon will be the better option.
NZ vs WAL Winning Prediction
- Wales team has the upper hand over New Zealand team. So try to pick more players from Wales
NZ vs WAL Small League Must Picks:
NZ - Kane Russell [470 points], Sam Lane [183 points]WAL - Ioan Wall [173 points], James Carson [124 points]
NZ vs WAL Grand League Risky Picks:
NZ - Isaac Houlbrooke [0 points], Brad Read [0 points]WAL - Dale Hutchinson [0 points], Rhys Payne [0 points]
New Zealand (NZ) Key Players
- Dane Lett [PTs: 0, CR: 8.5]
- Blair Tarrant [PTs: 0, CR: 9.0]
- Jake Smith [PTs: 0, CR: 9.5]
- Nic Woods [PTs: 121, CR: 8.0]
- Sam Lane [PTs: 183, CR: 8.0]
- Kane Russell [PTs: 470, CR: 9.5]
Wales (WAL) Key Players
- Benjamin Francis [PTs: 79, CR: 8.0]
- Luke Hawker [PTs: 96, CR: 8.5]
- Daniel Kyriakides [PTs: 101, CR: 8.0]
- Lewis Prosser [PTs: 119, CR: 8.0]
NZ vs WAL Captain and Vice-Captain Choices
- Dane Lett [PTs: 0, CR: 8.5]
- Benjamin Francis [PTs: 79, CR: 8.0]
- Luke Hawker [PTs: 96, CR: 8.5]
- Lewis Prosser [PTs: 119, CR: 8.0]
- Sam Lane [PTs: 183, CR: 8.0]
- Kane Russell [PTs: 470, CR: 9.5]
NZ vs WAL Injury / Unavailability
New Zealand Hockey Team Injuries:
- There are no injury updates as of now.
Wales Hockey Team Injuries:
- There are no injury updates as of now.
NZ vs WAL Live Stream
NZ vs WAL match will be live telecast on ESPN, JioHotstar.
NZ vs WAL Hockey Match Highlights
You can watch NZ vs WAL match Live Streaming and highlights on ESPN, JioHotstar
NZ vs WAL match prediction video in Hindi will be posted soon
New Zealand vs Wales (NZ vs WAL) Squads
New Zealand (NZ) Squad: Sam Lane, Simon Child, Hugo Inglis, Dane Lett, Kane Russell, Blair Tarrant, Dominic Dixon(GK), Leon Hayward(GK), Nic Woods, Sean Findlay, Brad Read, Charlie Morrison, Buschl Malachi, Simon Yorston, Hayden Phillips, Jake Smith, Joseph Morrison, Isaac Houlbrooke, Scott Boyde
Wales (WAL) Squad: Benjamin Francis, Luke Hawker, James Carson, Joseph Naughalty, Daniel Kyriakides, Stephen Kelly, Ioan Wall, Hywel Jones, Gareth Griffiths, Dewi Roblin(GK), Lewis Prosser, Owain DolanGray, Dale Hutchinson, Rhys Bradshaw, Rhys Payne(GK), Fred Newbold, Jack Pritchard, Rhodri Furlong
DISCLAIMER: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q-1, What is the Match prediction for today's NZ vs WAL match?
A-1, For NZ vs WAL, New Zealand will take on Wales at 2026-08-22 13:30:00 IST, and our expert prediction helps you pick the best Dream11 lineup for this exciting clash.
Q-2, What are the best Dream11 fantasy tips for NZ vs WAL?
A-2, Get smart Hockey fantasy tips for NZ vs WAL with safe small-league picks, high-upside grand-league options, and the latest injury updates from Possible11.
Q-3, Which small-league must-picks should I choose for today's Hockey match?
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Q-4, Which grand-league must-picks are ideal for today's Hockey match?
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Q-5, What are the best captain and vice-captain choices for NZ vs WAL?
A-5, Choose your captain and vice-captain carefully based on form, matchup, and recent performances, and check Possible11 for the latest expert suggestions.
Q-6, Are there any injury updates for NZ vs WAL today?
A-6, There are no major injury updates at the moment for NZ vs WAL, but we will update the app and website as soon as new news arrives.
Q-7, Where can I watch the live score for NZ vs WAL today?
A-7, You can follow the live score for NZ vs WAL on the Possible11.com website and the Possible11 app.
