Wellington Firebirds vs Northern Brave Preview & Prediction | 2024-25 New Zealand Super Smash | League Stage

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The final group stage fixture of this season’s Super Smash sees Wellington Firebirds host Northern Brave with the former still in with a chance of joining the Brave in the next round.

Date & time: Wednesday January 29th 2025: USA PT – 7:25pm / USA ET – 10:25pm / Thursday January 30th 2025: UK – 3:25pm

Venue: Cello Basin Reserve, Wellington, New Zealand

Weather: Cloudy with a chance of light showers and temperatures between 17-19c.

How to watch: USA – ESPN+ / UK – TNT Sports & discovery+ / Australia – Foxtel / New Zealand – TVNZ Duke

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Wellington Firebirds vs Northern Brave Expert Prediction

Northern Brave may already be guaranteed a top three finish, but they’ll no doubt be eying up a momentum boosting victory here on the road. Wellington Firebird however, are coming off the back of two straight wins and a third would see them jump dramatically into the top three ahead of Canterbury Kings, setting up a rematch between these two sides in the elimination final.

When taking into account that they have little to play for, Northern Brave could take the opportunity to rest key players, particularly on the bowling side which would play into Wellington’s favour. As the home team, Wellington should be more comfortable with conditions and are likely to approach this encounter with more intensity. When taking this into account, the Firebirds should be favoured for victory.

Wellington Firebirds vs Northern Brave Top Tip: Wellington Firebirds to win