OVO vs NDS Match Prediction, Odds and Tips – Ford Trophy 2025, 23 Feb

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Feb 23, 202503:00 AM

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Queen's Park, Invercargill

Northern Knights take on Otago in the 29th of the 2024-25 The Ford Trophy at Queen's Park, Invercargill. The game is scheduled to be played on Feb 23 at 03:00 AM IST.

Facts:

With 333 runs, Brett Hampton is the leading run scorer for Northern Knights in this campaign.
With 418 runs, Dale Phillips is the leading run scorer for Otago in this campaign.

Northern Knights vs Otago Chance of Winning

Northern Knights have had a season to forget as they have struggled to make an impact this season. Northern Knights have won just one game thus far and have been knocked out of the tournament as they are sixth on the table. They head into this game after six defeats on the bounce.

Even though Otago have struggled for consistency, they head into this final game still in the mix for this final playoff spot. Otago have won back to back games and are currently fourth on the table, two points shy off Central Districts. As per our calculations, Otago are favourites in the upcoming game.

Northern Knights ’ chances of winning - 39%
Otago’ chances of winning - 61%

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Northern Knights vs Otago Prediction & Betting Tips 2025

Henry Cooper has been one of the most consistent players for Northern Knights this season. So far he has scored 297 runs. In the last game he scored 32 which makes us believe he will score well in the upcoming game.

Llew Johnson has been solid in this campaign, so far this season Johnson has scored 305 runs with an average of 33.88 runs. In the last match he scored 25 which makes us believe he will score well in the upcoming game.

Match Prediction Best Odds

Northern Knights Opening Partnership to be Under 21.5

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Otago Opening Partnership to be Over 25.5

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Best Opening Partnership to be Otago

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Northern Knights vs Otago Match Toss Prediction

Historically the venue has suited the team that bowled first. The last two matches have been won by the team that bowled first which makes us believe both sides would prefer to chase in the upcoming game.

Weather Report

With 35% chances of disruptions we believe climate would play a major role in the game. Maximum temperature is expected to be 16C during the game and minimum temperature is expected to be 8C.

Northern Knights News & Player List

Northern Knights Player List

Joe Carter, Fergus Lellman, Tim Seifert (wk), Robert ODonnell, Henry Cooper, Jeet Raval (c), Brett Hampton, Josh Brown, Kristian Clarke, Frederick Walker, Matthew Fisher, Rohit Gulati

Predicted Playing XI

Joe Carter	Batter
Fergus Lellman	Batter
Robert ODonnell	Batter
Henry Cooper	All-rounder
Ben Pomare	Wicket-keeper
Jeet Raval	Batter
Brett Hampton	All-rounder
Kristian Clarke	All-rounder
Matthew Fisher	Bowler
Neil Wagner	Bowler
Frederick Walker	Bowler

Northern Knights Team Form

Northern Knights have once again struggled this season as they have one win in nine matches and have been knocked out of the competition.

Otago News & Player List

Otago Player List

Dale Phillips, Jamal Todd, Llew Johnson, Dean Foxcroft, Leo Carter, Max Chu (c & wk), Jake Gibson, Ben Lockrose, Andrew Hazeldine, Matthew Bacon, Mason Clarke, Luke Georgeson, Jarrod McKay, Toby Hart, Travis Muller, Jacob Cumming, Zac Cumming, Thorn Parkes

Predicted Playing XI

Jamal Todd	Batter
Dale Phillips	Batter
Llew Johnson	Batter
Dean Foxcroft	All-rounder
Max Chu	Wicket-keeper
Leo Carter	Batter
Ben Lockrose	All-rounder
Jake Gibson	All-rounder
Andrew Hazeldine	Bowler
Mason Clarke	Bowler
Matthew Bacon	Bowler

Otago Team Form

Otago have won back to back games and have got an outside chance of making the playoffs. They are currently fourth on the table.

Northern Knights vs Otago Head to Head

Northern Districts have dominated this fixture against Otago 42-30. Both sides went head to head in the group stages and Otago won the game.

Head to Head

Northern Knights: 42

Otago: 30

Northern Knights vs Otago Betting Odds

Otago to have a better opening partnership than Northern Knights

Otago and Northern Knights head into the final game of the group stages in contrasting form. This season has been a struggle for Northern Knights as they only managed one win in nine matches. They head into this game after six straight defeats and it's hard to make a case if they would show up in the final game of the season. On the other hand, Otago struggled for consistency thus far but they are still in the hunt to make the playoffs this season. They head into this game after back to back wins and are two points shy of the final playoff spot. Otago have already dominated Northern Knights once this season and much like the game we expect Otago openers to dominate once again and have a better opening partnership in the upcoming game.

Northern Knights vs Otago

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Queen's Park, Invercargill, Dunedin

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Northern Knights vs Otago Top Batters

Brett Hampton to be Northern Knights’ top batter

Brett Hampton was brilliant in the last match as he scored 25 off 14 balls, he has been the most consistent batter for his side and is also the leading run scorer which makes him our top pick in the upcoming game.

Dale Phillips to be Otago’ top batter

Dale Phillips was sublime in the last game against Central Districts as he scored a half century. With 418 runs thus far, Phillips is the leading run scorer for Otago this term which makes him our top pick in the upcoming game.

Northern Knights vs Otago Top Bowlers

Brett Hampton to be Northern Knights’ top bowler

Brett Hampton shined with the ball in the last game as he bagged three wickets against Canterbury and with 13 wickets thus far, he is the leading wicket taker for his side which makes him our top pick in the upcoming game.

Matthew Bacon to be Otago’ top bowler

Matthew Bacon has been the stand out bowler for Otago this year. In the last match he bagged three wickets and with 19 wickets thus far he is the leading wicket taker for his side which makes him our top pick in the upcoming game.

Our Prediction

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Otago

Even though Northern Knights have dominated Otago, this season has been a struggle for Northern Knights who were beaten by Otago in the opening game by 175 runs. The bookmakers have sided with Otago and you should do the same as Northern Knights would register their seventh defeat on the bounce in the upcoming game.