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Colombia
Projected
1:0
HT 0-0
New Zealand
Colombia vs New Zealand (Match 20, Group H) at NRG Stadium on 21 Jun 2026: our model leans Colombia at 54% and projects 1-0 after 90 minutes.
Team details
Colombia are stronger in both attack (80/100) and defence (77/100), so the question is whether New Zealand can disrupt their rhythm.
Expected shape 4-2-3-1
Colombia are expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 shape, with a technical, wing-led attack with a creator between the lines and plenty of energy. Their best unit in this match is the attack.
The key question is how they handle New Zealand's a compact, organised back line, while protecting against space behind the back line.
Expected shape 4-3-3
New Zealand are expected to line up in a 4-3-3 shape, with a physical, direct side that wins headers and looks to the striker for goals. Their best unit in this match is the defence.
The key question is how they handle Colombia's chance quality and finishing, while protecting against turning possession into clear chances.
Ratings are editorial estimates on a 0 to 100 scale and formations are expected shapes, not confirmed line-ups.
Prediction board
Full-time result, goals and handicap lines from our indicative model. Reference figures, not live prices.
COL win
54%
Model lean
Draw
26%
NZL win
20%
Both teams to score
49%
A clean sheet is a real possibility.
Over 2.5 goals
47%
Combined expected goals: 2.6.
Asian handicap
Colombia -0.75
Colombia carry the handicap on an expected goal gap of 0.8.
First-goal window
12–43'
Busiest goal spell: 76–90'. Chance of 0-0: 8%.
At a glance
AI overview
Colombia get the clear nod at 54%, with New Zealand at 20% and the draw at 26%. It is a lean, not a lock.
Colombia face New Zealand in Match 20, Group H of the FIFA World Cup 2026, at NRG Stadium, Houston. It is listed for Sunday 21 June 2026, with kick-off at 15:00 ET, which is 12:30 am IST (22 Jun) in India. It is a neutral venue for both sides, so the model gives neither a home edge.
Colombia are stronger in both attack (80/100) and defence (77/100), so the question is whether New Zealand can disrupt their rhythm. Two names that could tilt it are Luis Díaz for Colombia and Matthew Garbett for New Zealand.
NRG Stadium is an air-conditioned, retractable-roof stadium that keeps humidity out of the game. Our model projects 1-0 at full time on expected goals of 1.7 for Colombia and 0.9 for New Zealand, with the first goal typically arriving between minutes 12–43.
Win probability
Colombia 54%, draw 26%, New Zealand 20% over 90 minutes. It is a clear lean, and team news can move it.
Model lean
Colombia
54% to win · 34-point gap
The split comes from attack, midfield and defence ratings for both teams, adjusted for NRG Stadium. It is an indicative model, not a live market price and not betting advice.
Colombia's strongest unit is chance quality and finishing, and New Zealand's weakest point is turning possession into clear chances. That is the pairing to watch as the game settles.
Confirmed line-ups are usually published about an hour before kick-off, so check the split again once the teams are named.
Impact names
Six names our model expects to shape Colombia vs New Zealand, with an impact score and a chance to score at any time.
Colombia
Winger
Luis Díaz
Beats his man one-on-one
Anytime scorer28%
Colombia
Attacking Midfielder
James Rodríguez
Creator between the lines
Anytime scorer26%
Colombia
Centre-back
Davinson Sánchez
Aerial threat at set pieces
Anytime scorer8%
New Zealand
Striker
Chris Wood
Main goal threat in the box
Anytime scorer26%
New Zealand
Midfielder
Matthew Garbett
Breaks up play
Anytime scorer7%
New Zealand
Centre-back
Winston Reid
Aerial threat at set pieces
Anytime scorer4%
These names come from a reference list and are not a confirmed line-up. Check the official team announcement about an hour before kick-off.
Scoreboard model
Projected score, half-time position and the goal markets for Colombia vs New Zealand, built from expected goals of 1.7 for Colombia and 0.9 for New Zealand.
Projected scoreboard
Full time
1-0
Half time
0-0
Likeliest scorelines
Half-time result: Colombia 39%, draw 43%, New Zealand 18%.
| Team stat | Colombia | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|
| Expected goals | 1.7 | 0.9 |
| Possession | 64% | 36% |
| Shots | 12–14 | 6–8 |
| Shots on target | 4–5 | 2–3 |
| Clean sheet | 19% | 40% |
Half-time result first, full-time result second.
Total expected goals: 2.6.
Probabilities come from a Poisson goals model with a small adjustment for low scores. They are indicative reference figures, not live prices, and one red card or early goal can move every line.
What each market means, with the reference figure from our model. These are not live prices.
A straight pick on a home win, a draw or an away win after 90 minutes.
Model split: Colombia 54%, draw 26%, New Zealand 20%.
How this market worksYes if each side scores at least once, whatever the final result.
Model: Yes 49%, No 51%. Clean sheet: Colombia 19%, New Zealand 40%.
How this market worksA line on total goals. Over needs three or more, Under needs two or fewer.
Model: Over 2.5 47%, Under 2.5 53%. Over 1.5 73%, Over 3.5 25%.
How this market worksBacks the result at half time and at full time together, so there are nine outcomes.
Likeliest: COL / COL 33%, then Draw / COL 18%.
How this market worksGives one side a head start or a deficit in goals, which removes the draw from many lines.
Model line: Colombia -0.75.
How this market worksA player scores at any point in normal time. Own goals do not count in most books.
Luis Díaz leads our list at 28%, then James Rodríguez (26%) and Chris Wood (26%).
How this market worksThe case for this match
New Zealand keep it interesting
Colombia are ahead at 54%, but New Zealand have enough in their a compact, organised back line to make the market move quickly.
Match 20 in the FIFA World Cup 2026
Group games shape the table, so points and goal difference matter as well as the result.
First goal around minutes 12–43
The model expects the opener between minutes 12–43, and the busiest spell for goals is 76–90. Live markets often move fastest around those moments.
Depth of markets
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Match ticket
About this fixture: Colombia vs New Zealand at NRG Stadium.
NRG Stadium in Houston is an air-conditioned, retractable-roof stadium that keeps humidity out of the game.
Conditions are controlled or cool, so the pace of the game should hold up for the full 90 minutes.
Neither side has home advantage, so squad depth and tactical flexibility carry more weight.
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Answers
Our model leans Colombia at 54% against New Zealand at 20%, with the draw at 26%. It is a clear lean based on team ratings and conditions at NRG Stadium, and it is not a guarantee.
The model projects 1-0 at full time and 0-0 at half time. The next likeliest scorelines are 1-0 (12%) and 2-0 (11%).
The likeliest half-time/full-time combination is COL / COL at 33%. Both teams to score is 49%, Over 2.5 goals is 47% and combined expected goals are 2.6.
Our watchlist has Luis Díaz (Colombia, winger), James Rodríguez (Colombia, attacking midfielder), Davinson Sánchez (Colombia, centre-back), Chris Wood (New Zealand, striker), Matthew Garbett (New Zealand, midfielder), Winston Reid (New Zealand, centre-back). These are reference names, not confirmed line-ups. Starting XIs are announced about an hour before kick-off.
It is listed for Sunday 21 June 2026, with kick-off at 15:00 ET, which is 12:30 am IST (22 Jun) in India, at NRG Stadium, Houston.
Colombia are modelled in a 4-2-3-1 and New Zealand in a 4-3-3. Formations are editorial estimates and can change with team news.
The model expects the first goal between minutes 12–43, with 76–90 the busiest 15-minute spell for goals. The chance of a 0-0 draw is 8%.
Yes. Neither Colombia nor New Zealand is at home, so the model does not apply a venue adjustment.
The 2026 World Cup has 48 teams in 12 groups of four. The top two in each group and the eight best third-placed teams reach the round of 32.
No. The percentages, projections and market notes are an indicative model for information only. They are not live prices, not advice and not a guarantee. Betting is for adults 18 and over, and you should set a limit before you start.
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