Solomon Islands vs New Caledonia Prediction and Betting Tips | 14th November 2024
Solomon Islands will play host to New Caledonia at PNG Football Stadium in the OFC World Cup qualifiers on Thursday. The hosts are desperate to break past trends while the visitors are out to strengthen their lead.
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Solomon Islands lost their opening match against Fiji in Group A of the second round. It was their sixth defeat this year in all competitions. The upcoming meeting is matchday two of the competition, with just one more round left. Only the top two teams of each group, composed of four teams, will progress to the third round.
Bonitos would drastically reduce their chances of qualification if they suffered another defeat in the group. However, the team do not seem fit enough to pursue the remainder of the competition. Solomon Islands and New Caledonia last met in July of this year, which ended in a 2-2 draw.
New Caledonia opened their campaign with an impressive 3-1 win over Papua New Guinea, which handed them Group A’s top spot. They are tied on three points with second-placed Fiji. New Caledonia will hope to keep their stranglehold on the group by claiming maximum points against Solomon Islands.
Les Cagous will be looking to extend their flawless streak on Thursday, after winning their last five matches in all competitions. The visitors currently boast a prolific attack, scoring 21 goals in their last five matches. Solomon Islands’ defense will likely face an uphill battle trying to contain New Caledonia’s frontmen.
Solomon Islands vs New Caledonia Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Solomon Islands have won once, drawn once and lost thrice in their last five matches against New Caledonia.
- Solomon Islands have won once and lost four times in their last five matches at home against New Caledonia.
- Solomon Islands have conceded nine goals in their last five matches without scoring any.
- Both teams have met 13 times, with Solomon Islands winning four times as opposed to nine times for New Caledonia.
- Solomon Islands have lost all of their last five matches in all competitions while New Caledonia have won theirs. Form Guide: Solomon Islands – L-L-L-L-L, New Caledonia – W-W-W-W-W.
Solomon Islands vs New Caledonia Prediction
This is probably the last chance Solomon Islands have to revive their campaign if they eye a place in the third round.
New Caledonia striker Lues Waya has netted seven times in the team’s last five matches. He could be a thorn in the flesh of the Solomon Islands players on Thursday.
New Caledonia are the favorites based on form and momentum.
Prediction: Solomon Islands 1-3 New Caledonia
Solomon Islands vs New Caledonia Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – New Caledonia to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: New Caledonia to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Solomon Islands to score - Yes