Our Tauranga City AFC vs East Coast Bays Prediction: 1-2
Tauranga City AFC vs East Coast Bays in the New Zealand Northern League is scheduled for an 02:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday March 21, 2026. Our analysis suggests a 1-2 away win, but with both teams likely to get on the scoresheet, BTTS is also worth considering.
This forecast is grounded in a thorough analysis of recent form, team statistics and historical matchups — all explored in detail below to support your betting decisions.
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Recent Form Insights
Tauranga City AFC's Last Match – Tauranga City AFC vs Fencibles United
Tauranga City AFC will look to build on their last result following a 3-3 New Zealand Northern League stalemate against Fencibles United on August 30. In that match, Tauranga City AFC had 43% possession and 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Tauranga City AFC | 43% | 0 (5) | - | 39 |
Fencibles United | 57% | 0 (2) | - | 17 |
East Coast Bays's Last Match – Auckland City vs East Coast Bays
After suffering a 0-2 New Zealand Northern League loss to Auckland City, East Coast Bays must win to get back on track. In that match, East Coast Bays recorded 56% possession and 3 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Auckland City | 44% | 0 (3) | - | 18 |
East Coast Bays | 56% | 0 (3) | - | 30 |
Tauranga City AFC vs East Coast Bays Stats
Key Stats
| Tauranga City AFC | East Coast Bays | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.21 | Attacking Strength | 1.16 |
| 0.87 | Defence Strength | 0.58 |
| 0.6 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 1/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Tauranga City AFC are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 2.5 conceded per match, while East Coast Bays average 1.5 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.