Cook Islands vs Tonga – Preview, Prediction and Betting Tips, 05/09/2024

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Predictions for Cook Islands vs Tonga

For the game the Cook Islands vs Tonga, we predict the Cook Islands to win 2-0, and this is why. The Cook Islands are the favorites to win this match, having won the last three meetings with Tonga. Tonga are on a three-match losing streak and have one win in 20 games.

Prediction: Cook Islands to Win – 

We predict the Cook Islands vs Tonga to produce under three goals, and this is why. Since both teams play at about the same level, the matches between them have been extremely close. More specifically, since 1996, in all six head-to-head matches they have played, the final score was three goals or fewer.

Prediction: Under 3 Goals – 

Match Preview for Cook Islands vs Tonga

One of the world’s weakest teams, the Cook Islands are presently ranked 186th in FIFA’s world rankings. Two of their last six games have been victories, and both of those wins came against Tonga. In their most recent 53 international matches, they have managed a record of 13 wins, 4 draws, and 36 defeats.

Tonga are even ranked further down the FIFA table at 200 but were at their peak in 1998 when they reached 163rd position. In their last five matches, Tonga have conceded an average of 5.20 goals per game and failed to score in four of them. Tonga have lost 13 of their previous 15 away fixtures.

Predicted Starting Lineups for Cook Islands vs Tonga

Cook Islands: Maro, Burrows, G. Harmon, L. Harmon, Moore, Remuera, Rimene-Albrett, Ruaine-Prattley, Saghabi, Simiona, Wichman.

Tonga: Otukolo, Fifita, Kendler, Kite, Naniseni, Papani, Rajani, Tai, Taliauli, Taufa, Tu’amoheloa.