Sport Picks
New Zealand U16 vs Papua New Guinea U16
Australia & Oceania
OFC Championship U16 2018 
Match Events
37'
37'
Beschel S.
47'
47'
Hamilton H.
48'
48'
Wilson B.
AI Match Summary
The OFC Championship U16 2018 game between New Zealand U16 and Papua New Guinea U16 finished 4-3, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward New Zealand U16.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
90%
6%
4%
Draw rate projection: 6% Favored: New Zealand U16
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
95%
/ Very High Confidence
- Papua New Guinea U16 haven't matched New Zealand U16's recent run of results.
- Model gives New Zealand U16 a 90% chance of winning this.
- Continental football usually means sharper preparation from both sides.
- High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
- History favors New Zealand U16 here — 3 wins from the last 3 head-to-heads.
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 37.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 17%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 63.8%
New Zealand U16 Clean Sheet 20%
Papua New Guinea U16 Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | New Zealand U16 | Papua New Guinea U16 |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 22 | 13 |
| Wins | 19 | 4 |
| Draws | 1 | 1 |
| Losses | 2 | 8 |
| Goals Scored | 3.13 | 1.5 |
| Goals Conceded | 0.75 | 1.25 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 3.13 | 1.50 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 0.75 | 1.25 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Jul 22, 2026 OFC Championship U16
New Zealand U16 vs Papua New Guinea U16
3:0
Aug 27, 2025 OFC Championship U16
New Zealand U16 vs Papua New Guinea U16
2:0
Sep 14, 2018 OFC Championship U16
New Zealand U16 vs Papua New Guinea U16
4:3
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
New Zealand U16 Compare
Top Goalscorer Hamilton H.
2 Goals Assists Leader Wilson B.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 2.41
Avg xA / game 1.56
Papua New Guinea U16 Compare
Top Goalscorer Beschel S.
3 Goals Avg xG / game 1.36
Avg xA / game 0.83
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
New Zealand U16 85 / 100
Papua New Guinea U16 10 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).
Attack & Defence Capability Index
New Zealand U16 Papua New Guinea U16
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick ZEA Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals & BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
New Zealand U16 scored in 86% of their last 22 games.
These sides typically produce 4.00 goals when they meet.
New Zealand U16 went unbeaten in 5 of their last 5 games.
Papua New Guinea U16 has conceded goals in 77% of their last 13 outings.
Scoring Trends
New Zealand U16 VS Papua New Guinea U16
3.13 Goals Scored 1.5
0.75 Goals Conceded 1.25
88% Over 1.5 75%
63% Over 2.5 38%
50% Over 3.5 25%
Recent Form & Match History
New Zealand U16
(Home) 25 Jul
Fiji U16
0 : 5 New Zealand U16
22 Jul
New Zealand U16
3 : 0 Papua New Guinea U16
19 Jul
Vanuatu U16
0 : 7 New Zealand U16
16 Jul
New Zealand U16
6 : 1 Tahiti U16
13 Jul
New Zealand U16
5 : 1 Solomon Islands U16
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22 Jul
New Zealand U16
3 : 0 Papua New Guinea U16
16 Jul
New Zealand U16
6 : 1 Tahiti U16
13 Jul
New Zealand U16
5 : 1 Solomon Islands U16
27 Aug
New Zealand U16
2 : 0 Papua New Guinea U16
21 Aug
New Zealand U16
0 : 0 New Caledonia U16
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Papua New Guinea U16
(Away) 25 Jul
Solomon Islands U16
2 : 1 Papua New Guinea U16
22 Jul
New Zealand U16
3 : 0 Papua New Guinea U16
18 Jul
Fiji U16
3 : 0 Papua New Guinea U16
15 Jul
New Caledonia U16
0 : 1 Papua New Guinea U16
12 Jul
Papua New Guinea U16
4 : 0 Samoa U16
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25 Jul
Solomon Islands U16
2 : 1 Papua New Guinea U16
22 Jul
New Zealand U16
3 : 0 Papua New Guinea U16
18 Jul
Fiji U16
3 : 0 Papua New Guinea U16
15 Jul
New Caledonia U16
0 : 1 Papua New Guinea U16
30 Aug
Fiji U16
1 : 0 Papua New Guinea U16
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League Standings (Group 1)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Solomon Islands U16 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 15:0 | 9 |
| 2 | New Zealand U16 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 12:8 | 6 |
| 3 | Papua New Guinea U16 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8:9 | 3 |
| 4 | Vanuatu U16 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0:18 | 0 |
Promotion - OFC Championship U16 2018 (Play Offs)
Promotion - OFC Championship U16 2018 (Play Offs)
League Standings (Group 2)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tahiti U16 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10:2 | 9 |
| 2 | Fiji U16 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:5 | 6 |
| 3 | New Caledonia U16 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2:4 | 1 |
| 4 | Samoa U16 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4:9 | 1 |
Promotion - OFC Championship U16 2018 (Play Offs)
Promotion - OFC Championship U16 2018 (Play Offs)
