Wellington Firebirds vs Auckland Aces – Round-Robin – Preview & Prediction | 2022-23 New Zealand Super Smash

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THE FACTS

When is Wellington Firebirds vs Auckland Aces taking place? Wellington Firebirds vs Auckland Aces will take place on Sunday 5^th February, 2023 at 00:40 (UK)

Where is Wellington Firebirds vs Auckland Aces taking place? Wellington Firebirds vs Auckland Aces will take place at Cello Basin Reserve in Wellington, New Zealand

Where can I get tickets for Wellington Firebirds vs Auckland Aces? Click here for the latest ticket information for Wellington Firebirds vs Auckland Aces

What TV channel is Wellington Firebirds vs Auckland Aces on in the UK? Wellington Firebirds vs Auckland Aces will be televised live on BT Sport

Where can I stream Wellington Firebirds vs Auckland Aces? BT Sport subscribers can stream Wellington Firebirds vs Auckland Aces live on the BT Sport Player & app

THE LOWDOWN

WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS

• Wellington Firebirds currently sit in fifth-place, but are still in contention and with a decent net-run-rate could advance through to the play-offs with victory here and a Canterbury Kings defeat on the following day.
• The last fixture involving Wellington was a washout, but prior to that the Firebirds had been beaten by Canterbury Kings back on January 23^rd.

AUCKLAND ACES

• Auckland Aces are sat bottom of the men’s Super Smash table and are simply playing for pride with it mathematically impossible for them to finish inside the top three at this point.
• The Aces have struggled throughout the competition, winning just two of their nine fixtures, which includes one tie and a no result.

THE PREDICTION

All the motivation for this contest is likely to be found within the Wellington Firebirds camp because unlike their opponents, they can still keep their Super Smash campaign alive with a win. Home advantage being in their favour should prove a big plus point for them and against an opposition potentially low on morale and confidence, you’d expect the Firebirds to come out on top in this one. Whether that’s enough for them to finish inside the top three though, remains to be seen.