Hong Kong vs Fiji Prediction and Betting Tips | 8th September 2024

Kazakhstan v Fiji: WXV 3 2023 - Source: Getty
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Hong Kong will face off against Fiji at Churchill Park in a friendly match on Sunday. The teams are set to meet each other for the first time in any competition.

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Hong Kong are switching to friendly match mode following their disastrous exit from the 2026 Asian World Cup qualifiers. They finished bottom of Group E with two points and failed to progress to the third round. However, they have been transferred to the Asian Cup qualifying third round, to vie for a ticket to the 2027 AFC Asian Cup.

The Dragons have lined up six friendly matches before the end of the year, winning the first one against Solomon Islands 3-0. It was their first victory in 10 outings, which included an eight-game losing streak and one draw. Fiji appear to be relatively more competitive and could be a challenge for Hong Kong.

Fiji are recovering from their disappointment in the 2024 OFC Men's Nations Cup, which was clinched by New Zealand over Vanuatu 3-0. Fiji topped their group to reach the knockout stage but were defeated in the semi-finals by Vanuatu 2-1. Fiji were subsequently beaten in the third-place match by Tahiti 2-1.

Bula Boys are prepping for the OFC World Cup qualifiers. They have been pitted against Solomon Islands, New Caledonia and Papua New Guinea in Group A of the second round. Fiji won against Solomon Islands in their first friendly on Monday, with the game against Hong Kong their second and last exhibition ahead of the qualifiers.


Hong Kong vs Fiji Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

  • Hong Kong have won once in their last 10 matches in all competitions, drawing once.
  • Hong Kong have won twice, drawn once and lost twice in their last five matches at home.
  • Hong Kong have scored five goals and conceded 12 in their last five matches in all competitions.
  • Fiji have won twice and lost thrice in their last five matches on the road in all competitions.
  • Hong Kong have won once, drawn once and lost thrice in their last five matches while Fiji have won thrice and lost twice. Form Guide: Hong Kong – W-D-L-L-L, Fiji – W-L-L-W-W.

Hong Kong vs Fiji Prediction

Hong Kong will be looking to build on their 3-0 win in their previous game by prevailing over Fiji, but the sides seem to have different motivations.

Fiji will hope to wrap up their preparations on a good note before kicking off their campaign in the OFC World Cup qualifiers next month.

Fiji are the favorites based on form and motivation.

Prediction: Hong Kong 1-3 Fiji


Hong Kong vs Fiji Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result – Fiji to win

Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes

Tip 3: Fiji to score first – Yes

Tip 4: Hong Kong to score - Yes

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Edited by Peter P