Northland vs Taranaki
Score by half
| Team | 1H | 2H | Final |
|---|---|---|---|
 Northland | 21 | 21 | 42 |
 Taranaki | 0 | 0 | 0 |
AI match analysis
Predicted score: 20-26
Data suggests that Taranaki enters this match with a stronger recent scoring form, averaging 30.7 points over their last 10 games compared to Northland's 22.2. Historically, Taranaki has had the upper hand in their head-to-head encounters, winning 3 out of the last 4 matches. The numbers favor Taranaki to secure a victory given their offensive capabilities.
- Taranaki has won 3 of the last 4 meetings against Northland.
- Northland has averaged 22.2 points scored and 23.4 points conceded in their last 10 matches.
- Taranaki has a higher scoring average of 30.7 points in their last 10 matches.
Confidence is moderate because the probability gap between outcomes is decisive, and some historical data (form, H2H or standings) is still incomplete.
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Why AI favors Taranaki
- Tighter defenseNorthland
Northland are conceding just 20.6 points per game over their recent matches.
20.6/game conceded - Historical edgeTaranaki
Taranaki have won 3 of the last 4 meetings between these two teams.
3/4 H2H wins - Good recent formNorthland
Northland have won 3 of their last 5 matches.
3W 1D 1L - Poor recent formTaranaki
Taranaki have lost 4 of their last 5 matches.
1W 0D 4L
Computed independently from historical data — not a model-reported reason.
How did our prediction do?
We picked Taranaki at 55% — final result was Northland win, Northland 42-0 Taranaki.
Predicted score was 20-26.
The model itself flagged this as a moderate confidence pick (68/100), so this miss was a genuinely close call.
Match trends
- Northland have averaged 27.5 points scored per game over their last 10 matches.
- Taranaki have averaged 25.3 points scored per game over their last 10 matches.
- Northland are unbeaten in 1 of the last 4 meetings with Taranaki.
Head-to-head
Last 4 meetings
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Who is likely to win Northland vs Taranaki?+
Our AI model favors Taranaki to win, with a 55% probability (Northland 20%).
What time does Northland vs Taranaki kick off?+
Kickoff is at Aug 14, 2026, 7:10 AM (your local time, based on your device).
What was the score by half in Northland vs Taranaki?+
Northland: 21-21. Taranaki: 0-0. Final: 42-0.