Solomon Islands vs Papua New Guinea: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 December

Solomon Islands

L W W L L

3rd place in Group A

2-3

18/12/2024 00:00

Papua New Guinea

D W L D L

1st place in Group A

MSG Prime Minister's Cup

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Solomon Islands vs Papua New Guinea on 18 December 2024 (kick-off: 00:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Solomon Islands vs Papua New Guinea preview before placing your bet.

Solomon Islands are currently 3rd with 6 points after 4 matches.
Papua New Guinea sit 1st with 10 points from 4 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Solomon Islands to win with probability 46%.
Head-to-head history favors Solomon Islands, who have won 5 of the last 6 meetings. Papua New Guinea have one win, while 0 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

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Pred

Correct

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Score.

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Weather

00:00

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Solomon Islands vs Papua New Guinea - Prediction & Odds

Solomon Islands

Papua New Guinea

2024-12-18 00:00

STANDINGS UP TO 18/12/2024

Group A	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Papua New Guinea	10	4	3	1	0	7	4	3
02 Fiji	8	4	2	2	0	8	3	5
03 Solomon Islands	6	4	2	0	2	9	7	2
04 Vanuatu	4	4	1	1	2	6	8	-2
05 New Caledonia	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
06 Solomon IslandsU23	0	4	0	0	4	1	9	-8

Head To Head

17/11/2024 02:00

Papua New Guinea

1 - 2

Solomon Islands

WCPO

08/10/2023 01:00

Papua New Guinea

1 - 3

Solomon Islands

INT FRL

27/03/2022 10:00

Solomon Islands

3 - 2

Papua New Guinea

WCPO

13/06/2017 03:00

Papua New Guinea

1 - 2

Solomon Islands

WCPO

09/06/2017 00:00

Solomon Islands

3 - 2

Papua New Guinea

WCPO

08/06/2016 05:40

Papua New Guinea

2 - 1

Solomon Islands

WCPO

Solomon Islands

83%

Draw

Papua New Guinea

17%

Solomon Islands Last 6 matches

12/12/2024 00:30

Solomon IslandsU23 0 - 2 Solomon Islands MSG PM Cup

09/12/2024 00:30

Solomon Islands 4 - 1 Vanuatu MSG PM Cup

17/11/2024 02:00

Papua New Guinea 1 - 2 Solomon Islands WCPO

13/11/2024 23:00

Solomon Islands 2 - 3 New Caledonia WCPO

10/10/2024 02:50

Solomon Islands 0 - 1 Fiji WCPO

05/09/2024 03:00

Solomon Islands 0 - 3 Hong Kong INT FRL

Win

33%

Draw

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches Papua New Guinea

15/12/2024 00:00

Papua New Guinea 1 - 1 Fiji MSG PM Cup

08/12/2024 22:00

Solomon IslandsU23 0 - 1 Papua New Guinea MSG PM Cup

17/11/2024 02:00

Papua New Guinea 1 - 2 Solomon Islands WCPO

14/11/2024 02:00

Papua New Guinea 3 - 3 Fiji WCPO

10/10/2024 00:00

New Caledonia 3 - 1 Papua New Guinea WCPO

22/06/2024 00:00

Samoa 1 - 2 Papua New Guinea OFC NC

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

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Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Solomon Islands

Papua New Guinea

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.50

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.00

Scored

Avg. per game

0.75

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.75

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (50%)2 (50%)

Solomon Islands

Recent matches

Papua New Guinea

Under /Over

(100%)4 0(0%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(75%)3 1(25%)

Under /Over

(75%)3 1(25%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(25%)1 3(75%)

Under /Over

(100%)4 0(0%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(50%)2 2(50%)

/Yes

(75%)3 1(25%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(75%)3 1(25%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Solomon Islands

Papua New Guinea

Shots

Solomon Islands

Total shots

12.00 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Papua New Guinea

Total shots

14.00 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Solomon Islands Pass Papua New Guinea

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

—

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

—

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Solomon Islands

Played games

Papua New Guinea

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.25

Clean sheets

0.25

3.75

Corners

6.75

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

GK saves

0.00

Solomon Islands

DISCIPLINARY

Papua New Guinea

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.50

1.25

0.00

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Solomon Islands vs Papua New Guinea Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Solomon Islands vs Papua New Guinea on 18 December 2024 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this MSG Prime Minister's Cup fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Solomon Islands vs Papua New Guinea Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Solomon Islands's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Papua New Guinea's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

MSG Prime Minister's Cup Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live MSG Prime Minister's Cup standings and the MSG Prime Minister's Cup form table to understand exactly where Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our MSG Prime Minister's Cup predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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