Solomon Islands vs Vanuatu Prediction

Solomon Islands host Vanuatu on 24 September 2026 at 07:00 at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva, Fiji. Both teams arrive with attacking intent but defensive fragility. Solomon Islands have conceded 3.80 goals per game across their last five matches and allowed opponents to score in 13 of their previous 15 games. Vanuatu have scored in eight consecutive matches but conceded in five of their last seven, averaging 3.8 goals across their previous five away fixtures. The head-to-head record shows Solomon Islands have scored against Vanuatu in their last six meetings, with the total exceeding 2.5 goals in seven of the last ten matches between them.

Form and H2H

Solomon Islands have won two of their last ten home matches but lost seven, averaging 1.39 goals for and 2.70 against. Their attack has produced at least three goals in seven of their previous ten fixtures, yet defensive lapses have cost them repeatedly. Rio Lea'i scored two goals during their last five-match stretch. Vanuatu have avoided defeat in six of their previous eight matches, winning four and drawing three of their last ten away games. They average 1.30 goals for and 1.86 against on the road. In direct meetings, Solomon Islands won 3-1 in March 2019, 2-0 in March 2023, and 1-0 in October 2023. Vanuatu won 3-2 in December 2017, 0-1 in June 2024, and 2-1 in November 2025.

Best Bet

Over 2.5 goals. Both teams have shown consistent attacking output despite defensive vulnerabilities. Solomon Islands averaged 2.00 goals per game across their last five matches while Vanuatu scored 1.60 per game in the same period. The total exceeded 2.5 in seven of the last ten matches for each team. With Solomon Islands conceding 3.80 per game and Vanuatu conceding 3.8 in away fixtures, an open contest producing at least three goals aligns with current form. Back Over 2.5 at 1xBet 1.57.

Odds to Watch

Solomon Islands are available at 2.24 on 1xBet, a reasonable price given their home advantage and superior head-to-head record despite recent domestic struggles. The draw sits at 3.5. Vanuatu are priced at 2.88 as away underdogs, reflecting their improved consistency over the last eight matches and their November 2025 victory in this fixture. Solomon Islands' defensive record makes the away price attractive for a team in a scoring streak.