New Zealand NBLNBN
Southland Sharks
Tauranga Whai
Southland Sharks vs Tauranga Whai: Head to Head Stats
This Match Prediction
Best Prediction
Probability
59%
Predicted Score
92-83
Avg Points
177.3
Match Preview
Southland Sharks are set to face off against Tauranga Whai in an NBL matchup on the 26th of April 2026.
Southland Sharks currently hold the 7th position in the standings with a win percentage of 33%, having won 1 out of 3 games played so far this season.
Tauranga Whai, on the other hand, sits comfortably in 4th place with a perfect win record, winning both of their 2 games with a win percentage of 100%.
In terms of scoring, Southland Sharks have racked up 234 points so far this season, averaging 78 points per game, while conceding 272 points, averaging 90.67 points against per game.
Meanwhile, Tauranga Whai has scored 188 points, averaging 94 points per game, and have only allowed their opponents to score 160 points, averaging 80 points against per game.
Head to Head
3 matches
Points Scored
288
Points Scored
250
| Date | Home | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26/04/26 | Southland Sharks | 30-16 | 27-18 | 23-30 | 26-20 | 106-84 | Tauranga Whai |
| 29/06/25 | Southland Sharks | 27-23 | 18-25 | 33-21 | 20-19 | 98-88 | Tauranga Whai |
| 17/04/25 | Tauranga Whai | 26-21 | 21-20 | 18-24 | 13-19 | 78-84 | Southland Sharks |
League Standings
New Zealand NBL
| # | Team | GP | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Otago Nuggets | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1.000 |
| 2 | Wellington Saints | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0.600 |
| 3 | Canterbury Rams | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0.750 |
| 4 | Auckland Tuatara | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0.750 |
| 5 | Taranaki Airs | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0.600 |
| 6 | Southland Sharks | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0.500 |
| 7 | Tauranga Whai | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0.500 |
| 8 | Nelson Giants | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0.333 |
| 9 | Franklin Bulls | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0.250 |
| 10 | Manawatu Jets | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0.200 |
| 11 | Bay Hawks | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 |
Southland Sharks
Last 6 matches
Points Scored
272
Points Conceded
261
| Date | Opponent | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26/04 | vsTauranga Whai | 30-16 | 27-18 | 23-30 | 26-20 | 106-84 | W |
| 18/04 | @Auckland Tuatara | 22-18 | 18-12 | 24-24 | 27-18 | 91-72 | L |
| 16/04 | @Franklin Bulls | 19-21 | 27-22 | 21-31 | 19-20 | 86-94 | W |
Tauranga Whai
Last 6 matches
Points Scored
252
Points Conceded
263
| Date | Opponent | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26/04 | @Southland Sharks | 30-16 | 27-18 | 23-30 | 26-20 | 106-84 | L |
| 24/04 | @Otago Nuggets | 23-20 | 26-12 | 14-21 | 29-28 | 92-81 | L |
| 18/04 | vsTaranaki Airs | 25-16 | 21-11 | 18-15 | 23-23 | 87-65 | W |
Match History
3 matches
| Date | League | Home | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Score | Away | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26.04.2026 | NBN | Southland Sharks | 30-16 | 27-18 | 23-30 | 26-20 | 106-84 | Tauranga Whai | W |
| 29.06.2025 | - | Southland Sharks | 27-23 | 18-25 | 33-21 | 20-19 | 98-88 | Tauranga Whai | L |
| 17.04.2025 | - | Tauranga Whai | 26-21 | 21-20 | 18-24 | 13-19 | 78-84 | Southland Sharks | W |
Southland Sharks — Home Matches
1 matches
| Date | Opponent | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.04.2026 | Otago Nuggets | 20-18 | 22-34 | 8-16 | 18-27 | 68-95 | L |
Tauranga Whai — Away Matches
2 matches
| Date | Opponent | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24.04.2026 | Otago Nuggets | 23-20 | 26-12 | 14-21 | 29-28 | 92-81 | L |
| 11.04.2026 | Bay Hawks | 23-29 | 20-27 | 28-22 | 24-23 | 95-101 | W |