WF vs CK Match Prediction & Betting Tips - Feb 05, 2022

WF vs CK Match Prediction - Feb 05, 2022

The Wellington Firebirds are going to be the clear favorites when they play their next Ford Trophy 2021-22 match against the Canterbury Kings. The Firebirds have won three out of the four matches that they have played while the Kings have won just one out of their four matches.

It is no surprise then that the cricket betting sites are favoring the Wellington Firebirds in this contest.

Match prediction and cricket betting tips for Wellington Firebirds vs Canterbury Kings Ford Trophy 2021-22. The match is going to be played at the Basin Reserve, Wellington on the 6th of February 2022.

WF vs CK Team Previews

Wellington Firebirds

The Wellington Firebirds are going to be hoping that their strong batting lineup continues to perform just as it has been in the tournament so far. Johnson, Georgeson, Allen, Blundell, and even Smith have all been in terrific touch with 8 fifty-plus scores between them already.

Finn Allen scored 86 in the previous match and looked in sublime touch. As one of the best young batsmen in New Zealand cricket, as well as one of the most destructive batters anywhere, Allen is going to be the biggest threat to the opposition in this match as well.

Rachin Ravindra and Logan van Beek are also very capable with the bat. This gives the Wellington Firebirds a lot of depth in their lineup. Jimmy Neesham could also be a part of this lineup (he played the previous match) adding yet more all-round depth and stability to the lineup.

Van Beek, Newton, Neesham, Ravindra, and Smith formed the bowling lineup for the Wellington Firebirds in the previous match. That is a strong core of players that is more than capable of keeping the Canterbury Kings in check.

Recent form and winning momentum are big factors to consider while betting on teams. Both of them are in favor of the Wellington Firebirds as well.

Wellington Firebirds Playing 11

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Canterbury Kings

The Canterbury Kings are up against it in this match. They have failed to get any sort of rhythm going and they are now going up against the most impressive lineup of the tournament. Carter, Shipley, Bowes, and McClure form a pretty decent lineup on paper.

Daryl Mitchell is also available for this match and he could make a big difference at the top of the order.

They have got plenty of fifty-plus scores as well but no one has converted that into a fifty. Also, it seems as if the performances don't come in pairs or come when the match has already been lost. We have seen the Canterbury Kings perform quite well in the 20 over format this season and it is clear that they have a lot of power in their team.

The temperament for the 50 over format seems to be lacking a bit, though.

The bowling lineup of the Canterbury Kings is also one of the worst-performing ones in the tournament. Everything depends on Matt Henry and if he does not have a good day, the other bowlers do not seem to be able to pick up the slack.

This is an area in which the Canterbury kings are far weaker than the Wellington Firebirds.

Canterbury Kings Playing 11

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WF vs CK Toss Prediction

The team that wins the toss is going to want to bat first.

Read our guide on toss predictions to learn how we analyze and come up with our tips.

Pitch and Conditions

The conditions in Wellington are a bit gloomy. There is some rain forecast on match day and we could have a few interruptions. The forecast is not so bad that the entire match may be rained-off but a reduction in overs is certainly possible.

The bowlers will enjoy the moisture in the air and on the pitch. The conditions tend to be heavily in favor of the bowlers when the conditions are overcast so we could see a low-scoring game this time around.

WF vs CK Betting Tips

We are going to stick the form team and bet on the Wellington Firebirds. They have shown themselves to be better than the Canterbury Kings in every aspect of the game. Their batsmen have scored more runs and their bowlers are in better form. They have also won three out of the previous matches that they have played against the Canterbury Kings.

Bet on the Canterbury Kings to win.

Today Match Prediction

Wellington Firebirds To Win the Match, 1.78

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Who will win WF vs CK

Wellington Firebirds 69.6% (64)
Canterbury Kings 30.4% (28)
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