PREDICTIONS FROM OUR EXPERTS

SIR IAN MCGEECHAN Lions to win by one score I still think it will be close; a one-score game. New Zealand will be better, while the Lions need to be more disciplined and give away fewer penalties. It comes back to who will be most accurate at the breakdowns. I think the Lions have the edge on the decision-making axis of 9, 10, 12. WILL GREENWOOD New Zealand 27 Lions 28 The enormity of the game means it is time to throw out all clinical assessment and deal in emotion. A last-minute Owen Farrell dropped goal to win it... MAGGIE ALPHONSI New Zealand 18 Lions 15 I think it will be a thrilling, exciting game but New Zealand are so confident at Eden Park, and I think that will just swing a desperately tight game in their favour. ADAM JONES Lions by four I think the Lions will build on what they achieved last week and will go on to win the series – just. It should be an absolute cracker. PAUL HAYWARD New Zealand 28 Lions 21 The All Blacks seem assailed by doubt – and the team selection has hardly assuaged those anxieties. But if they avoid being drawn into the Lions’ game-plan their backs will get back up and running. MICK CLEARY New Zealand 28 Lions 32 The Lions have the momentum, the composure and the cohesion to go into the final Test and create history. GAVIN MAIRS All Blacks 20 Lions 26 For the first time the Lions have continuity on their side and will hope to exploit the inexperience in the All Blacks backline. DANIEL SCHOFIELD All Blacks by 25 The Lions’ second Test victory was a remarkable achievement but it was still somewhat of a freak occurrence considering the circumstances. The backlash will be severe and I can see New Zealand running away with it in the last 20 minutes.