Vanuatu vs Fiji Prediction, Lineups, H2H, Match Preview
Vanuatu host Fiji in a Friendly International on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, with kickoff set for 17:00 VUT (18:00 FJT / 06:00 UTC / 02:00 ET / 07:00 BST / 11:00 PKT) at VFF Freshwater Stadium in Port Vila. The match is the second game of a short June series after Vanuatu beat Fiji 2-1 at the same venue on June 6.
Lars Hopp’s side now get another home test against a Fiji team led by Stephane Auvray and boosted by Roy Krishna’s return to the squad. This Vanuatu vs Fiji prediction looks at the rematch angle, likely lineups, H2H record, recent form and the tactical choices that can decide the Friendly International.
Match Details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | Vanuatu vs Fiji |
| Competition | Friendly International |
| Date | Tuesday, June 9, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 17:00 VUT / 18:00 FJT / 06:00 UTC / 02:00 ET / 07:00 BST / 11:00 PKT |
| Venue | VFF Freshwater Stadium, Port Vila, Vanuatu |
| Capacity | 10,000 |
| Vanuatu FIFA Ranking | 160th |
| Fiji FIFA Ranking | 154th |
| Vanuatu WC Status | Not qualified for World Cup 2026 |
| Fiji WC Status | Not qualified for World Cup 2026 |
| Vanuatu Manager | Lars Hopp |
| Fiji Manager | Stephane Auvray |
| Referee | yet to be confirmed |
Vanuatu vs Fiji Match Prediction
Vanuatu should carry a narrow edge because they already handled the first match at VFF Freshwater Stadium. The home side can press with confidence, and the latest result gives Hopp a clear reference for where Fiji looked vulnerable.
Fiji still have enough attacking quality to make the rematch tight. Krishna gives Auvray a senior finisher and organizer, while Maikah Dau can stretch Vanuatu if Fiji move the ball quicker into wide areas.
Prediction: Vanuatu 2-1 Fiji. Vanuatu have the home rhythm and the freshest H2H win, but Fiji’s forward options should keep the match open.
Vanuatu vs Fiji Predicted Lineups
Official starting XIs are yet to be confirmed, so the projected teams below use the first friendly, available squad notes and likely rotation needs. Vanuatu can stay close to a 4-2-3-1, while Fiji have the players to shape a 4-3-3 around Krishna and Dau.
The Vanuatu national football team vs Fiji national football team lineups will update if FIFA publishes official XIs before kickoff. Until then, the card uses a projected view built around the most recent verified team information.
Key Players to Watch
Brian Kaltak gives Vanuatu a powerful defensive base, especially when Fiji try to play early passes into Krishna. Bong Kalo can set the tempo from midfield, and Jean Kaltak remains a direct scoring threat when Vanuatu attack quickly.
Fiji need Krishna to turn possession into clear chances. Dau’s pace can trouble Vanuatu on the outside, while Waranaivalu and Begg must give Fiji enough control to stop the game becoming a series of home transitions.
Vanuatu vs Fiji Match Preview
Vanuatu’s 2-1 win on June 6 gives this rematch a direct storyline. The home side already showed they can hurt Fiji in Port Vila, and the second meeting gives Hopp a chance to confirm whether that performance can hold across another 90 minutes.
Fiji arrive with the stronger need to adjust. Auvray has attacking names with international experience, yet Fiji must protect the ball better before it reaches Vanuatu’s back line. The first 20 minutes should show whether the visitors changed the rhythm.
Fiji Team News
Fiji travel to Port Vila with Stephane Auvray using the June window to test a squad built around experience and newer options. FijiVillage listed Roy Krishna, Maikah Dau, Setareki Hughes, Thomas Dunn, Tevita Waranaivalu and Sairusi Nalaubu in the travelling group, giving Fiji enough attacking names to respond after the first match.
Krishna’s return gives Fiji a clear reference point in the final third because he can lead the press and hold the ball under pressure. Dau adds pace from wide areas, while Dunn and Hughes give Auvray defensive choices after Vanuatu scored twice on June 6.
Vanuatu Team News
Vanuatu stay at VFF Freshwater Stadium after beating Fiji 2-1 in the first match of the Port Vila series. Lars Hopp’s side can build from that result because the home crowd, short travel rhythm and familiar surface all sit in their favor.
Brian Kaltak remains the most important defensive name, while Jean Kaltak, Bong Kalo and Azariah Soromon give Vanuatu direct runners around the box. Hopp may still rotate parts of the XI because the rematch arrives three days after the first friendly.
Vanuatu vs Fiji Head to Head Record
Vanuatu won the latest meeting 2-1 on June 6, 2026. Recent public records also list Vanuatu wins in November 2025 and June 2024, so the home side enter this fixture with the better recent H2H trend.
Fiji still have enough rivalry history to keep the matchup competitive. The visitor’s task is to break Vanuatu’s recent grip by improving their final pass and limiting the direct balls that created danger in the first match.
Vanuatu Recent Form – Last 5 Matches
Vanuatu’s recent form has mixed heavy defeats against stronger OFC opponents with useful wins in regional matchups. The June 6 victory over Fiji matters because it came at home and gave Hopp a current performance to build around.
The New Zealand defeats show the ceiling Vanuatu still need to chase. Even so, wins over Samoa and Fiji show they can score when the match sits inside their competitive range.
Fiji Recent Form – Last 5 Matches
Fiji’s recent form is difficult because the team has faced New Zealand, Thailand, Hong Kong and Vanuatu across different levels of pressure. The first Port Vila defeat adds urgency to this rematch because Auvray needs a cleaner attacking display.
The squad still has leaders who can change a friendly quickly. Krishna gives Fiji penalty-box experience, while Waranaivalu and Hughes need to help the side defend longer spells without dropping too deep.
| Team | Date | Opponent | Competition | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanuatu | June 6, 2026 | Fiji | Friendly International | Win | 2-1 |
| Vanuatu | Nov. 17, 2025 | Fiji | Friendly International | Win | 2-0 |
| Vanuatu | Nov. 15, 2024 | New Zealand | World Cup qualifier | Loss | 1-8 |
| Vanuatu | Oct. 12, 2024 | Samoa | World Cup qualifier | Win | 4-1 |
| Vanuatu | June 30, 2024 | New Zealand | OFC Nations Cup | Loss | 0-3 |
| Fiji | June 6, 2026 | Vanuatu | Friendly International | Loss | 1-2 |
| Fiji | Nov. 20, 2025 | Papua New Guinea | Friendly International | Loss | 0-2 |
| Fiji | Sept. 7, 2025 | Hong Kong | Friendly International | Loss | 0-8 |
| Fiji | Sept. 4, 2025 | Thailand | Friendly International | Loss | 0-3 |
| Fiji | March 21, 2025 | New Zealand | World Cup qualifier | Loss | 0-7 |
Vanuatu vs Fiji Tactical Preview
Vanuatu should protect the middle with two midfield screens and release the wide players early. That structure lets Kalo and Tasip compete for second balls while Soromon and Nicholls attack the space behind Fiji’s full-backs.
Fiji need quicker support around Krishna. If he receives with runners near him, Vanuatu will have to defend facing their own goal. If he stays isolated, Kaltak can keep the match in front of him.
How to Watch Vanuatu vs Fiji Live
Fans can follow the TV and streaming information through the Vanuatu vs Fiji live stream article. Viewers should also check the Vanuatu football TV schedule and Fiji football TV schedule as matchday listings update.
The wider World Cup 2026 schedule is separate from this friendly, but the same readers often follow both because these June matches shape form before the next competitive window.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Vanuatu vs Fiji?
Vanuatu vs Fiji is scheduled for Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
What time is Vanuatu vs Fiji?
Kickoff is set for 17:00 VUT, 18:00 FJT, 06:00 UTC, 02:00 ET, 07:00 BST and 11:00 PKT.
Where is Vanuatu vs Fiji being played?
Vanuatu vs Fiji is being played at VFF Freshwater Stadium in Port Vila, Vanuatu.
What is the Vanuatu vs Fiji prediction?
FWC Times predicts Vanuatu 2-1 Fiji.
What happened in the first Vanuatu vs Fiji friendly?
Vanuatu beat Fiji 2-1 in Port Vila on June 6, 2026.
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