"Quietly confident. The All Blacks are a tough bloody team, especially at Eden Park. But I'm quietly confident," said another more reserved fan in a Munster rugby jersey.
Packs of Lions fans walking the fan trail from Queen's Wharf to Eden Park all anticipated a close game, many suggesting another tight score line.
"24-21 to the Lions," shouted one, adding a last minute penalty to Owen Farrell would again be the difference.
An enthusiastic All Blacks fans, who were few and far between, were drowned out by intermittent chanting by those in red.
"I think you and I are the only ones," a Kiwi fan told the Herald, as she was swamped by Brits.
Tonight's series-deciding clash comes a week after the Lions shocked the All Blacks, and their legion of fans, with a dramatic and gutsy win at Wellington's Westpac Stadium.
A week earlier the All Blacks had taken first blood in the series by winning at Eden Park.
The All Blacks have only lost one test series against the Lions; in 1971.
They have also been unbeaten at Eden Park since 1994, when they lost to France.
The All Blacks have special reason to celebrate tonight.
It will be captain Kieran Read's 100th test. Team-mates Aaron Cruden and Charlie Faumuina are playing their 50th test matches.
At halftime in tonight's test, several members of Team New Zealand's victorious America's Cup crew will also be recognised.
Weather forecasters have told the crowd tonight to be prepared for some showers during the big match.
