Hosts England take on New Zealand in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 (CWC 2019) match 41 at the Riverside Durham, Chester-le-Street. It is an important game for both the teams as they eye semi-finals qualification. A win in their fixture will help them seal a place in the last four. Meanwhile, let’s find out betting odds, free bet odds, predictions, and favourites for England vs New Zealand (ENG vs NZ) ICC CWC 2019 match. England vs New Zealand, ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Match Preview: Three Team's Fate Hangs in Balance as ENG Face NZ.

Out of eight matches, thus far, England have won five and lost three. The home side is a victory away from sealing a place in the semi-finals but a defeated will virtually knock them out. New Zealand, on the other hand, have won five and lost two matches. One of its matches was washed-out. New Zealand needs a win as well to qualify for semis. However, if New Zealand lose this match they are likely to qualify on the basis of better Net Run Rate.  CWC 2019 Semi-Finals Scenarios: Here’s How Three Teams Out of Pakistan, New Zealand, England, Bangladesh and India Can Qualify for World Cup 2019 Semis.

England vs New Zealand Betting Odds and Betting Tips

England defeated India in their last match to stay in contention for semis. And the hosts will be confident when they face New Zealand, who come into the match with two back to back defeats. So, bookmakers believe, England will come out victorious. As per Bet 365, England have a booking of 1.40 while West Indies have been given 3.00.

England vs New Zealand Prediction: Who will win?

Given England’s triumph over India and New Zealand’s recent struggle, the hosts start as strong favourites. This is a virtual knock-out game for England and they will be in no mood to give up easily. ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 – Points Table.

ICC World Cup 2019 Semi-final Predictions:

With England predicted to win against New Zealand, the hosts will qualify for semis on third place. New Zealand is likely to go through as well despite the defeat as they have better Net Run Rate (NRR) than Pakistan, another team in contention for a place in semis. CWC 2019 Semi-Finals Predictions: Probable ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Semi-Finalists, These Four Teams Will Finish on Top of Points Table.

Meanwhile, this will be the ninth meeting in the World Cup between England and New Zealand. New Zealand have defeated England five times in World Cup matches. England have won three. Also, the last time England defeated New Zealand in a World Cup match was way back in 1983 edition.

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