Northern Districts vs Wellington Firebirds Prediction

Team News

With no injuries and missing players in their camp, Wellington Firebirds will have a fully fit squad at their disposal heading into this game. The exact eleven that took on Otago last time are likely to feature in this match as well.

Key Players

Skipper Hamish Marshall belted an unbeaten hundred off 58 balls and single-handedly led his side to victory against Otago Volts in the last game. Expect him to play a good knock here as well. Brent Arnel has taken 12 wickets from eight games and is currently the leading wicket-taker of the season. The seamer looks in good rhythm and we predict him to be the standout bowler for Wellington Firebirds.

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Wellington Firebirds have lifted themselves up from the bottom of the points table with three wins and five losses from their eight league games. They beat Otago Volts in their most recent match but have suffered defeats the last two times they have played at this ground.

Northern Districts vs Wellington Firebirds Head-to-Head

Northern Districts (Knights) have trumped Wellington Firebirds 12 out of the 20 times they have played against them in the past including four times in their previous five attempts. In their past four meetings at the Seddon Park, the Knights have ended up winners on three occasions.

Northern Districts vs Wellington Firebirds Prediction

Northern Districts (Knights) had edged out Wellington Firebirds by 7 runs when the two teams met for the first time at the start of this season. That match was the played at the Seddon Park and this will give the former a psychological boost since they will be taking on the Firebirds again at this very venue. The Knights have beaten Wellington in their last three encounters and so the momentum is also going to be on their side. Add to this the home advantage, and they appear to be even more superior to Wellington.

Final Verdict: We recommend betting on the Northern Districts (Knights) to win this match.