New Zealand NBLNBNFT
Taranaki Airs
LLLLL
74-82
Southland Sharks
WWWWW
Thu, 7 May 2026
09:00
Taranaki Airs vs Southland Sharks: Head to Head Stats
This Match Prediction
Best Prediction
Southland Sharks
Probability
62%
1 - Taranaki Airs
38%
2 - Southland Sharks
62%
Predicted Score
86-91
Avg Points
178.1
Match Preview
Taranaki Airs will clash against Southland Sharks in the NBL on 07/05/2026.
In their last 5 matches, Taranaki Airs have lost 3 games.
Southland Sharks, on the other hand, have won 2 out of their last 3 matches.
The prediction favors Southland Sharks to win with a probability of 62%.
Head to Head
7 matches
4
57%
43%
3
Taranaki AirsSouthland Sharks
Points Scored
639
Points Scored
590
| Date | Home | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | Total | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/05/26 | Taranaki Airs | 16-13 | 14-17 | 18-28 | 26-24 | - | 74-82 | Southland Sharks |
| 05/06/25 | Southland Sharks | 20-24 | 19-18 | 26-26 | 34-22 | - | 99-90 | Taranaki Airs |
| 30/05/25 | Taranaki Airs | 17-27 | 26-18 | 22-24 | 17-18 | - | 82-87 | Southland Sharks |
| 14/06/24 | Southland Sharks | 15-35 | 13-30 | 13-14 | 20-15 | - | 61-94 | Taranaki Airs |
| 12/05/24 | Taranaki Airs | 29-18 | 18-15 | 31-15 | 24-30 | - | 102-78 | Southland Sharks |
| 25/06/23 | Taranaki Airs | 16-18 | 25-27 | 20-23 | 22-15 | 11-7 | 94-90 | Southland Sharks |
League Standings
New Zealand NBL
| # | Team | GP | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southland Sharks | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0.800 |
| 2 | Auckland Tuatara | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0.778 |
| 3 | Canterbury Rams | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0.778 |
| 4 | Wellington Saints | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0.625 |
| 5 | Otago Nuggets | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0.625 |
| 6 | Franklin Bulls | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0.444 |
| 7 | Taranaki Airs | 9 | 3 | 6 | 0.333 |
| 8 | Manawatu Jets | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0.300 |
| 9 | Tauranga Whai | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0.250 |
| 10 | Bay Hawks | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0.250 |
| 11 | Nelson Giants | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0.250 |
Playoff
Relegation
Taranaki Airs
Last 6 matches
0
Wins
0%
5
Losses
100%
Points Scored
411
Points Conceded
494
| Date | Opponent | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24/05 | vsCanterbury Rams | 26-30 | 22-24 | 12-32 | 26-27 | 86-113 | L |
| 16/05 | vsWellington Saints | 15-13 | 16-24 | 22-19 | 18-25 | 71-81 | L |
| 07/05 | vsSouthland Sharks | 16-13 | 14-17 | 18-28 | 26-24 | 74-82 | L |
| 02/05 | @Nelson Giants | 26-25 | 31-17 | 33-11 | 17-38 | 107-91 | L |
| 30/04 | @Wellington Saints | 22-26 | 38-20 | 31-17 | 20-26 | 111-89 | L |
Southland Sharks
Last 6 matches
5
Wins
100%
0
Losses
0%
Points Scored
503
Points Conceded
431
| Date | Opponent | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21/05 | vsWellington Saints | 31-26 | 28-21 | 21-25 | 24-18 | 104-90 | W |
| 17/05 | @Canterbury Rams | 24-20 | 25-28 | 33-21 | 13-35 | 95-104 | W |
| 14/05 | vsAuckland Tuatara | 22-22 | 23-21 | 31-25 | 35-26 | 111-94 | W |
| 09/05 | @Manawatu Jets | 9-21 | 17-26 | 26-36 | 26-19 | 78-102 | W |
| 07/05 | @Taranaki Airs | 16-13 | 14-17 | 18-28 | 26-24 | 74-82 | W |
Match History
7 matches
| Date | League | Home | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Score | Away | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07.05.2026 | NBN | Taranaki Airs | 16-13 | 14-17 | 18-28 | 26-24 | 74-82 | Southland Sharks | L |
| 05.06.2025 | - | Southland Sharks | 20-24 | 19-18 | 26-26 | 34-22 | 99-90 | Taranaki Airs | L |
| 30.05.2025 | - | Taranaki Airs | 17-27 | 26-18 | 22-24 | 17-18 | 82-87 | Southland Sharks | W |
| 14.06.2024 | - | Southland Sharks | 15-35 | 13-30 | 13-14 | 20-15 | 61-94 | Taranaki Airs | W |
| 12.05.2024 | - | Taranaki Airs | 29-18 | 18-15 | 31-15 | 24-30 | 102-78 | Southland Sharks | L |
| 25.06.2023 | - | Taranaki Airs | 16-18 | 25-27 | 20-23 | 22-15 | 94-90 | Southland Sharks | L |
| 10.06.2023 | - | Southland Sharks | 27-30 | 20-28 | 26-22 | 20-23 | 93-103 | Taranaki Airs | W |
Taranaki Airs — Home Matches
4 matches
Record:Win 1 (25%)/Lost 3 (75%)
| Date | Opponent | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24.05.2026 | Canterbury Rams | 26-30 | 22-24 | 12-32 | 26-27 | 86-113 | L |
| 16.05.2026 | Wellington Saints | 15-13 | 16-24 | 22-19 | 18-25 | 71-81 | L |
| 07.05.2026 | Southland Sharks | 16-13 | 14-17 | 18-28 | 26-24 | 74-82 | L |
| 27.04.2026 | Franklin Bulls | 26-15 | 21-25 | 21-25 | 23-25 | 91-90 | W |
Southland Sharks — Away Matches
5 matches
Record:Win 4 (80%)/Lost 1 (20%)
| Date | Opponent | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17.05.2026 | Canterbury Rams | 24-20 | 25-28 | 33-21 | 13-35 | 95-104 | W |
| 09.05.2026 | Manawatu Jets | 9-21 | 17-26 | 26-36 | 26-19 | 78-102 | W |
| 07.05.2026 | Taranaki Airs | 16-13 | 14-17 | 18-28 | 26-24 | 74-82 | W |
| 18.04.2026 | Auckland Tuatara | 22-18 | 18-12 | 24-24 | 27-18 | 91-72 | L |
| 16.04.2026 | Franklin Bulls | 19-21 | 27-22 | 21-31 | 19-20 | 86-94 | W |
Taranaki Airs — Next Matches
29.05.2026NBNHManawatu Jets
Southland Sharks — Next Matches
31.05.2026NBNAOtago Nuggets