Papua New Guinea vs Solomon Islands prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, September 30, 2026
Friendly International
On September 30, 2026, the national teams of Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands will meet in a friendly match.
Papua New Guinea vs Solomon Islands: team news and expert analysis
Papua New Guinea’s national team managed only a draw and two defeats in the preliminary round of World Cup qualifying. However, they have looked strong in most of their friendly matches. They began September with a victory over Vanuatu, but then lost to both New Caledonia and Fiji, conceding twice in each game.
The Solomon Islands won a match in qualifying, but after two defeats they were eliminated in the very first round. They have also mostly suffered losses in friendly matches lately. However, they drew 3-3 with Fiji this month. They then managed to beat New Caledonia, but followed that up with another entertaining draw against Vanuatu.
The hosts score an average of 1.3 goals per game and concede 1.5. The islanders score 1.8 goals per match, but also concede three on average.
Previous matches: Papua New Guinea vs Solomon Islands
The visitors had won five matches in a row. However, they have already lost to this opponent twice.
There should be no shortage of action here — we are backing both teams to score (odds – 1.77).
Papua New Guinea vs Solomon Islands: key statistics and trends
- Papua New Guinea have won six of their last nine matches
- 60% of Papua New Guinea’s matches end with both teams scoring, while the average total goals per match is 2.8
- The Solomon Islands are unbeaten in their last three matches
- 80% of the Solomon Islands’ matches end with both teams scoring, while the average total goals per match is 4.8
Papua New Guinea vs Solomon Islands: possible starting lineups
Papua New Guinea play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible lineup): Warisan – Samol, Joe, Vela, Kurkur – Yasasa, Rani, Simon – Kepo, Semmi, Naime
The Solomon Islands play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible lineup): Mango – David, Iro, Supa, Ve – Komasi, Boyers, Kaua – Leai, Fordney Junior, Leslie
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