Fiji host Tahiti at the HFC Bank Stadium in Suva on Friday in their final group match of the 2024 OFC Nations Cup.
With two wins from two, Fiji have already booked their place in the semi-finals of the competition. The Bula Boys crushed Papua New Guinea 5-1 in their opening group fixture before a stunning 9-1 demolition of Samoa.
The talismanic duo of Roy Krishna and Thomas Dunn account for six of those 14 goals, but both could be rested for their last group match as their progression is already sealed.
Meanwhile, Tahiti are just behind them in second position on the Group B table with four points. They beat Samoa 2-0 in their first match before a 1-1 draw with Papua New Guinea in the next.
A draw here would be enough to confirm their place in the last four, but it's far easier said than done against a high-flying Fiji outfit who've steamrolled their way in the tournament and are currently on a three-game winning run.
Fiji vs Tahiti Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- There have been 22 clashes between the sides in the past, with Fiji winning on just four occasions in the fixture and losing 13 times.
- Two of Fiji's four wins in the fixture have come in their last four meetings with the Iron Warriors.
- Samuel Garcia's side have won one of their last seven clashes with Fiji: a 2-1 victory in the 2011 Pacific Games.
- The Iron Warriors are unbeaten in their last nine games, where Fiji have won their last three in a row (scoring 16 goals).
- Mateo Degrumelle has scored in both games for Tahiti, while Roy Krishna, Thomas Dunn and Nabil Begg have struck in both group fixtures for the Bula Boys.
- With 14 goals scored, Fiji are the most prolific side in the 2024 OFC Nations Cup so far.
- Fiji are ranked 166th in the world, while their rivals are just five places above them.
Fiji vs Tahiti Prediction
Fiji are the overwhelming favorites given how they've blazed through the round so far.
However, their rivals are no pushovers. With their progression hopes on the line, we expect them to leave everything on the pitch, with the game ultimately ending in a pulsating stalemate.
Prediction: Fiji 2-2 Tahiti
Fiji vs Tahiti Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Draw
Tip 2 - Goals over/under 2.5: Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3 - Both teams to score: Yes