On Friday, June 16, Singapore and Papua New Guinea will compete in a friendly match.
Lionel Tan’s goal in the 66th minute gave Singapore a 1-0 victory over Macao in their last international match in March. In this international window, Singapore has two friendly matches lined up. Two days later, they play the Solomon Islands, and the next week, PNG plays Malaysia.
In contrast, Papua New Guinea has not played since a friendly match against Fiji in October 2022, which they won 1-0. The goal scored in the 23rd minute by Niguel Dabinyaba was the difference between the two teams.
Singapore vs Papua New Guinea Match Details :
- Singapore – Papua New Guinea
- International Friendlies World
- Date – 16/06/2023
- Starting time – 11:30 UTC
Singapore vs Papua New Guinea Prediction :
Due to their absence for more than nine months, PNG may struggle to maintain team cohesion in matches. PNG will be excited about the chance to win, but their lack of match action could be detrimental. With goals scored at both ends, Singapore should win by a small margin.
In contrast, Singapore has had mixed results since the beginning of the year, winning one and drawing one of their two games during the most recent international window. The Lions, who are odds-on favorites going into the game, will want to establish their authority quickly. However, PNG has scored in the first half in each of their last four games, so they are no strangers to making quick starts.
Prediction: Singapore 2-1 PNG
Singapore vs Papua New Guinea Head to head :
Since Singapore won a friendly match in September 2014 by a score of 2-1, this will be their first meeting. At least one PNG team has failed to score in seven of the last ten games. There have been fewer than three goals scored in four of Singapore’s last five games.
In their last four games, PNG has scored a goal in the first half. In their last eight matches, Singapore has only lost one and won four. In the FIFA World rankings, only one spot separates the two teams. Singapore moved up to 158th place, while PNG fell to 159th.
Singapore vs Papua New Guinea Team News :
Faris Ramli, an attacker with 76 caps, will be expected to produce in the final third because Singapore’s highest active goalscorer, Ikhsan Fandi, who has 17 goals for the national team, is not on the squad list for June’s games.
Along with center-back and captain Hariss Harun, who is poised to win his 121st cap for the Lions here, Ramli is one of two Singapore players with 11 goals for the national team. Tan will likely play in the middle of the backline with Ramli.
Michael Foster, a midfielder who is 37 years old, is expected to make a record-extending 30th appearance for Kapuls in this match. Nigel Dabinyaba, who scored four goals in the most recent MSG Prime Minister’s Cup, will be crucial upfront.
In terms of Papua New Guinea, Kamake has included 10 uncapped players in addition to the eight players who have made the most appearances for their country. Raymond Gunemba, who has scored 13 goals for the national team and will become their all-time leading scorer with a 14th goal on Thursday, should join the 30-year-old. Reggie Davani should follow in his footsteps.
Singapore vs Papua New Guinea Betting Tips :
When it comes to the odds on betting in the full-time result market, Singapore is the best bet at 1.82, a draw is 4.33, and Papua New Guinea is the winning team at 4.33. They are the best returns available right now. For this match, our knowledgeable partners are predicting under 3.5 goals.
Singapore vs Papua New Guinea Lineups :
Singapore:
- Buhari (GK);
- Najeeb, Tan, Harun, Vestering;
- Ho, Arfin, Kumar;
- Anuar, Ramli, Chew
Papua New Guinea:
- Warisan (GK);
- Joe, Haro, Talau, Steven;
- Waiwai, Foster, Simon;
- Semmy, Gunemba, Dabinyaba
Singapore vs Papua New Guinea Where to Watch :
ESPN and Japanese YouTube channels will broadcast the Singapore vs. Papua New Guinea match. On top of that, VAVEL allows you to keep track of the match’s happenings and the score if you want to watch it online.