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Friendlies | Thu 24 Sep, 05:00

Solomon Islands v Vanuatu Stats

Data last updated: Wed 23 Sep 2026, 08:05 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

This friendly match between Solomon Islands and Vanuatu presents a tactical battle with both teams showing cautious attacking intent in recent outings. Solomon Islands have kept clean sheets in their latest matches, emphasizing defensive solidity, while Vanuatu's games have featured fewer goals despite a higher over 2.5 goals rate historically. The encounter is likely to be tightly contested with both sides focusing on structured defense and measured offense, setting the stage for a low-scoring game with limited clear-cut chances.

BT4Y best bet

Under 2.5 Goals

  • Solomon Islands have not conceded in recent matches, indicating strong defensive form.
  • Vanuatu's recent games show a 67% rate of over 2.5 goals but with low average goals conceded (1 per game).
  • Head-to-head average goals stand at 2.43 over 7 matches, suggesting moderate scoring.
  • Player data highlights defenders B. Kofana as key defensive figures with some goal threat.
  • Model projects a 64.5% chance for under 2.5 goals, offering positive value at current .

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The model favors Under 2.5 Goals with a 64.5% probability, supported by Solomon Islands' recent clean sheets and low goals conceded. Although Vanuatu has a higher over 2.5 goals rate, their average goals scored and conceded remain modest, indicating matches often stay tight. The head-to-head average of 2.43 goals aligns with a tendency toward fewer goals. Defensive players like B. Kofana contribute to a cautious game environment. No price warnings apply, making this a solid value bet based on defensive trends and scoring data.

Solomon Islands Defensive FormStrong, recent clean sheets
Strong positive
Vanuatu Scoring and ConcessionModest goals for and against
Positive
Head-to-Head Goals Average2.43 goals per match
Positive
Model Probability64.5% chance Under 2.5
Strong positive

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

Under 2.5 Goals is a tactical reflection of Solomon Islands' defensive resilience and Vanuatu's moderate scoring output. The data shows a pattern of tight matches with limited goal-scoring opportunities, making a low-scoring outcome the most plausible scenario for this friendly encounter.

Main risk

A slower tempo or weaker chance quality would make the goals market harder to justify at the current price.

Quote from Expert

BT4Y analyst view · Match tactical and scoring analysis

“The defensive discipline of Solomon Islands combined with Vanuatu's inconsistent attacking threat suggests this match will struggle to produce many goals, making Under 2.5 Goals a sensible selection.”

Key Data Signals

Under 2.5 Goals evidence

Solomon Islands have not conceded in recent matches, indicating strong defensive form.

Head-to-head average goals stand at 2.43 over 7 matches, suggesting moderate scoring.

Player data highlights defenders B. Kofana as key defensive figures with some goal threat.

What To Watch In The Data

Under 2.5 Goals notes

  • Analysis of the last seven head-to-head meetings reveals an average of 2.43 goals per match, indicating a moderate scoring tempo.
  • This trend suggests that while goals occur, matches rarely exceed two goals, supporting the likelihood of Under 2.5 Goals in this fixture.
Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

Solomon Islands2
Avg goals scored
Vanuatu1.67
Solomon Islands0
Avg goals conceded
Vanuatu1
Solomon Islands0%
BTTS rate
Vanuatu67%
Solomon Islands0%
Over 2.5 goals
Vanuatu67%
Market aligned with main pickUnder 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · Model 65% vs implied 50% · edge +14.5 pts
2
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Over 1.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 58%
1.26
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Over 2.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · model 40%
1.8
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Over 3.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · model 22%
3
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Recent form data shows Solomon Islands have not conceded goals recently, while Vanuatu's matches have a 67% over 2.5 goals rate but average only 1.67 goals scored per game. The head-to-head average of 2.43 goals suggests a moderate scoring trend, supporting a cautious approach to goals and BTTS markets in this fixture.
Market odds

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Best odds for this sectionVanuatu to WinBetfred guide price · Model 35% vs implied 36% · edge -0.9 pts
2.8
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Solomon Islands Draw No BetBetUK guide price · model 49%
1.78
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Vanuatu Draw No BetBetfred guide price · model 44%
2.02
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Solomon Islands to WinBet365 guide price · model 40%
2.1
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DrawBet365 guide price · model 25%
3.6
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Over 2.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · model 40%
1.8
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The Under 2.5 Goals market offers positive value at of 2.0, reflecting a of 64.5%. This pricing indicates the market may underestimate the likelihood of a low-scoring game, given Solomon Islands' recent clean sheets and Vanuatu's modest goal averages. The provide a good entry point without price sensitivity concerns.
Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

Solomon Islands

W
Last 51W 0D 0L
Last 5 record
Last 101W 0D 0L
21 Sep 2026A New Caledonia2-0

Vanuatu

WDW
Last 52W 1D 0L
Last 5 record
Last 102W 1D 0L
21 Sep 2026A Fiji1-0
09 Jun 2026H Fiji2-2
06 Jun 2026H Fiji2-1
Best odds for this sectionAway / DrawBetfred guide price · Model 60% vs implied 62% · edge -2 pts
1.62
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Home / DrawBetMGM guide price · model 65%
1.36
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Vanuatu to WinBetfred guide price · model 35%
2.8
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Solomon Islands Draw No BetBetUK guide price · model 49%
1.78
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Vanuatu Draw No BetBetfred guide price · model 44%
2.02
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Solomon Islands to WinBet365 guide price · model 40%
2.1
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DrawBet365 guide price · model 25%
3.6
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Solomon Islands have demonstrated strong defensive form with zero goals conceded and no matches exceeding 2.5 goals recently. Vanuatu's recent form shows a higher over 2.5 goals rate but with low goals conceded, indicating variability. Overall, recent results favor a low-scoring outcome consistent with Under 2.5 Goals.
Head-to-head

Recent meetings and how much they still matter.

4Solomon Islands wins
0Draws
3Vanuatu wins
20 Nov 2025Vanuatu v Solomon Islands2-1
15 Jun 2024Solomon Islands v Vanuatu0-1
11 Oct 2023Solomon Islands v Vanuatu1-0
23 Mar 2023Solomon Islands v Vanuatu2-0
18 Mar 2019Solomon Islands v Vanuatu3-1
15 Dec 2017Vanuatu v Solomon Islands3-2
Best odds for this sectionVanuatu to WinBetfred guide price · Model 35% vs implied 36% · edge -0.9 pts
2.8
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Solomon Islands to WinBet365 guide price · model 40%
2.1
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DrawBet365 guide price · model 25%
3.6
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Over 2.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · model 40%
1.8
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The seven previous encounters between Solomon Islands and Vanuatu have produced an average of 2.43 goals, showing a consistent pattern of moderate scoring. This historical data supports expectations for a controlled game with limited goal-scoring, aligning well with the Under 2.5 Goals prediction.
Player stats

Player-level trends, roles and attacking routes.

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Season team stats

Friendlies

Solomon Islands1
Played
Vanuatu4
Solomon Islands2
Avg goals for
Vanuatu2
Solomon Islands0
Avg goals against
Vanuatu1.5
Solomon Islands1
Clean sheets
Vanuatu1
Best odds for this sectionVanuatu to WinBetfred guide price · Model 35% vs implied 36% · edge -0.9 pts
2.8
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Solomon Islands Draw No BetBetUK guide price · model 49%
1.78
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Vanuatu Draw No BetBetfred guide price · model 44%
2.02
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Solomon Islands to WinBet365 guide price · model 40%
2.1
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Season-long data reflects Solomon Islands' defensive strength and Vanuatu's moderate scoring and conceding rates. The teams' scoring averages and defensive records align with a tendency toward fewer goals, reinforcing the Under 2.5 Goals selection as a reflection of their season profiles.
Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

0%Solomon Islands Over 2.5
67%Vanuatu Over 2.5
2.43H2H avg goals
Analysis of the last seven head-to-head meetings reveals an average of 2.43 goals per match, indicating a moderate scoring tempo. This trend suggests that while goals occur, matches rarely exceed two goals, supporting the likelihood of Under 2.5 Goals in this fixture.

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Betting context

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