PNG v Cook Islands Pacific Championships betting tips | 3/11/24
| PNG Kumuls v Cook Island Aitu Pacific Bowl Odds & Game Info | |
|---|---|
| Best odds | PNG -909.09 at Neds | Cook Island +540 at Bet365 |
| When | Sunday, November 3 | 4:05pm AEST |
| Where | Santos National Football Stadium, Port Moresby |
| Last time they met | PNG 46-10 Cook Islands (Oct 15, 2023) |
| Watch live | Nine, Fox Sports, Kayo |
PNG vs Cook Island best bets
PNG Kumuls -20.5
Dan Russell anytime tryscorer
Over 53 total points
PNG Kumuls v Cook Island Aitu match preview
The PNG Kumuls will host the Cook Island Aitu at Santos National Football Stadium in Port Moresby in Week Three of the 2024 Rugby League Pacific Cup.
A win for the Kumuls will set up a match with either Tonga or New Zealand in a bid to earn promotion to the 2025 Pacific Cup.
The Kumuls opened as strong $1.12 bookmaker favourites for their clash with the Aitu, having beaten Fiji by 12 points in their last match, as well as the face they’ve never lost to the Cook Islands.
PNG head coach Jason Demetriou will be without captain and second-rower Rhyse Martin due to personal reasons. Dan Russell has been promoted to the starting side in Martin’s place, no other changes have been made.
Karmichael Hunt has also named an unchanged Cook Islands line-up, despite being flogged by Fiji in their last appearance.
PNG vs Cook Island teams list – Pacific Championships 2024
Papua New Guinea
- Nene Macdonald
- Elijah Roltinga
- Robert Mathias
- Rodrick Tai
- Robert Derby
- Kyle Laybutt
- Lachlan Lam
- Valentine Richard
- Judah Rimbu
- Jacob Alick-Wiencke
- Dan Russell
- Jeremiah Simbiken
- Jack De Belin
- Liam Horne
- Koso Bandi
- Sylvester Namo
- Ila Alu
Cook Islands
- Esom Ioka
- Steven Marsters
- Reubenn Rennie
- Delahia Wigmore
- Mason Teague
- Brad Takairangi
- Esan Marsters
- Tepai Moeroa
- Rua Ngatikaura
- Davvy Moale
- Zane Tetevano
- Reuben Porter
- Pride Petterson-Robati
- Rhys Dakin
- Junior Teroi
- Makahesi Makatoa
- Alex Glenn
PNG v Cook Island betting strategy
The lack of changes and history of losses for the Aitu has seen punters back the Kumuls into $1.07 favourites to win this match at PlayUp.
The Kumuls have won four of their past seven test matches, while also beating the Aitu by 21 points or more in six of their seven clashes. Expect an especially strong performance from PNG in front of their home crowd, where the Kumuls should cover the line to win by 21 points or more at $1.90 odds with top NRL bookies.
St George Illawarra Dragon Russell is an interesting promotion to the Kumuls starting side, having spent the majority of the 2024 season playing NSW Cup. He started in 14 games in the back row, scoring three tries with four-line breaks and several tackle breaks. Should he play the full 80 minutes on Saturday, $3.30 is a great value play for Russell to score at the international level with Neds bookmaker.
The Aitu have struggled immensely with defence in their most recent matches, conceding 248 points in their last five appearances. Meanwhile, the Kumuls average over 24 points per game in their last five matches. Expect a high-scoring clash on Sunday with 53 points or more scored ($1.90).
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