New Zealand NBLNBN
Wellington Saints
Taranaki Airs
Wellington Saints vs Taranaki Airs: Head to Head Stats
This Match Prediction
Best Prediction
Probability
64%
Predicted Score
96-92
Avg Points
185.7
Match Preview
Wellington Saints will face off against Taranaki Airs in a crucial NBL clash on the 30th of April 2026.
The Wellington Saints, currently positioned 7th in the league standings with a win percentage of 33%, have won 1 out of their 3 games played. They have been averaging 100.33 points per game but have been conceding an average of 96.33 points. In their last 40 matches, they have a win rate of 70% and have secured victory in 5 out of their last 6 encounters against Taranaki Airs.
On the other hand, the Taranaki Airs sit 6th in the standings with a win percentage of 67%, having won 2 of their 3 games. They have been scoring an average of 83 points per game while conceding 85.33 points. According to the Forebet algorithm, Wellington Saints are predicted to win with a probability of 64%.
Head to Head
7 matches
Points Scored
712
Points Scored
630
| Date | Home | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | Total | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30/04/26 | Wellington Saints | 22-26 | 38-20 | 31-17 | 20-26 | - | 111-89 | Taranaki Airs |
| 03/05/25 | Taranaki Airs | 25-26 | 23-21 | 18-19 | 6-18 | - | 72-84 | Wellington Saints |
| 16/03/25 | Wellington Saints | 27-29 | 25-22 | 19-20 | 27-27 | 12-17 | 110-115 | Taranaki Airs |
| 08/06/24 | Taranaki Airs | 17-28 | 24-18 | 20-26 | 24-24 | - | 85-96 | Wellington Saints |
| 21/04/24 | Wellington Saints | 33-29 | 21-25 | 20-17 | 29-15 | - | 103-86 | Taranaki Airs |
| 18/06/23 | Wellington Saints | 29-16 | 25-24 | 22-24 | 21-27 | - | 97-91 | Taranaki Airs |
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 |
Wellington Saints
Last 6 matches
Points Scored
385
Points Conceded
379
| Date | Opponent | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30/04 | vsTaranaki Airs | 22-26 | 38-20 | 31-17 | 20-26 | 111-89 | W |
| 27/04 | vsAuckland Tuatara | 23-22 | 20-23 | 17-16 | 30-21 | 90-82 | W |
| 25/04 | @Nelson Giants | 26-30 | 27-24 | 16-24 | 28-17 | 97-95 | L |
| 19/04 | @Canterbury Rams | 28-17 | 31-24 | 24-27 | 28-21 | 111-89 | L |
Taranaki Airs
Last 6 matches
Points Scored
336
Points Conceded
395
| Date | Opponent | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 27/04 | vsFranklin Bulls | 26-15 | 21-25 | 21-25 | 23-25 | 91-90 | W |
| 18/04 | @Tauranga Whai | 25-16 | 21-11 | 18-15 | 23-23 | 87-65 | L |
Match History
7 matches
| Date | League | Home | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Score | Away | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30.04.2026 | NBN | Wellington Saints | 22-26 | 38-20 | 31-17 | 20-26 | 111-89 | Taranaki Airs | W |
| 03.05.2025 | - | Taranaki Airs | 25-26 | 23-21 | 18-19 | 6-18 | 72-84 | Wellington Saints | W |
| 16.03.2025 | - | Wellington Saints | 27-29 | 25-22 | 19-20 | 27-27 | 110-115 | Taranaki Airs | W |
| 08.06.2024 | - | Taranaki Airs | 17-28 | 24-18 | 20-26 | 24-24 | 85-96 | Wellington Saints | W |
| 21.04.2024 | - | Wellington Saints | 33-29 | 21-25 | 20-17 | 29-15 | 103-86 | Taranaki Airs | L |
| 18.06.2023 | - | Wellington Saints | 29-16 | 25-24 | 22-24 | 21-27 | 97-91 | Taranaki Airs | L |
| 04.06.2023 | - | Taranaki Airs | 25-29 | 27-24 | 24-32 | 16-26 | 92-111 | Wellington Saints | W |
Wellington Saints — Home Matches
2 matches
| Date | Opponent | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27.04.2026 | Auckland Tuatara | 23-22 | 20-23 | 17-16 | 30-21 | 90-82 | W |
| 12.04.2026 | Manawatu Jets | 23-18 | 40-27 | 30-21 | 24-15 | 117-81 | W |
Taranaki Airs — Away Matches
3 matches
| Date | Opponent | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02.05.2026 | Nelson Giants | 26-25 | 31-17 | 33-11 | 17-38 | 107-91 | L |
| 30.04.2026 | Wellington Saints | 22-26 | 38-20 | 31-17 | 20-26 | 111-89 | L |
| 18.04.2026 | Tauranga Whai | 25-16 | 21-11 | 18-15 | 23-23 | 87-65 | L |