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Last 5 matches · 2W-1D-2L · 0 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 1W-2D-2L · -8 goal difference
BetGenius backs Solomon Islands or Draw (Double Chance) at 70% confidence — a solid call. Total goals: Over 2.5 Goals.
Papua New Guinea take on Solomon Islands in an international friendly, looking to halt a difficult run of results. Papua New Guinea enter the match following back-to-back defeats in September 2026, having fallen 2-1 to New Caledonia before suffering a 2-0 loss away to Fiji.
Solomon Islands arrive with encouraging offensive output from their recent fixtures. They secured a 2-0 victory against New Caledonia before sharing the spoils in an entertaining 3-3 draw with Vanuatu, demonstrating consistency in front of goal with an average of 2.5 goals scored per match across that span.
Historically, this matchup has favored Solomon Islands, who have claimed victory in five of the seven recorded head-to-head meetings. With six of those seven encounters producing at least three goals, this clash promises an open contest with scoring opportunities on both sides.
Solomon Islands have won 5 of the last 7 meetings, averaging 3.4 goals a game, both teams scored in 86% of them.
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Based on at least 20 settled predictions.Solomon Islands carry superior momentum into this match, having collected a win and a draw from their two recent outings while scoring five goals. In contrast, Papua New Guinea have dropped both of their latest matches and conceded two goals in each. Solomon Islands have also won five of the last seven meetings between these two sides, providing solid backing for them to avoid defeat.
Solomon Islands have displayed prolific attacking form, scoring five goals across their last two matches, including three in a 3-3 draw against Vanuatu. Meanwhile, Papua New Guinea have conceded exactly two goals in each of their last two fixtures against Fiji and New Caledonia. Historical head-to-head encounters heavily reinforce the case for three or more goals, with six of their seven past meetings seeing over 2.5 goals scored at an average of 3.43 goals per game.
Published September 29, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.
