Papua New Guinea vs Samoa Prediction and Bet Cricket 09 October 2025

Papua New Guinea and Samoa will settle scores at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground Oman Cricket in Al Amerat for the second group C clash. The game is going to be an interesting battle as Papua New Guinea have lost each of their last seven T20Is, and Samoa have lost nine of their last ten games in this format. However, Papua New Guinea have won both games between the two sides. Who will win? Let's dive into the preview and offer predictions.

Papua New Guinea vs Samoa: Date and Time of the Match Start

• Match: Papua New Guinea vs Samoa
• Date: Thursday, 9th October 2025
• Kick-Off Time: 13:30 (AEST)
• Stadium: Al Amerat Cricket Ground Oman Cricket, Al Amerat, Oman

Interesting Facts About Teams

Papua New Guinea have lost each of their last seven T20Is

Samoa have lost nine of their last ten games in this format.

Papua New Guinea have won both games between the two sides.

Weather Report before the Match

The weather at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground Oman Cricket in Al Amerat, is forecast to be hot, humid, and clear, with no rain anticipated to disrupt the play. The surface of the pitch offers an early opportunity for fast bowlers, but as the game progresses, batters can utilise the good side of the pitch. The average first innings score at this ground is 200.

Papua New Guinea vs Samoa: Chances of Winning

Samoa have already been beaten in this Group, but Papua New Guinea are still coming with fresh blood. They have won both games against Samoa, so no doubt they are the deserved favourites in this game. However, Samoa would have learnt many things in their game against Oman.

Papua New Guinea's chance of winning - 80%

Samoa's chance of winning - 20%

Papua New Guinea Preview

Papua New Guinea enter this game after last playing a T20I game in 2024 against New Zealand. A game they lost by seven wickets. They have been experiencing a tough time in their recent games, having lost each of their last seven T20Is. The last time they secured a win in a T20I game was in March 2024, where they won by 77 runs against Malaysia. They will now hope to start their qualification journey on a high note and will be determined to get the better of the already wounded Samoa side.

Key Players: Assad Vala, Malcolm Aporo, Sese Bau, John Kariko, Ainui Loi

Papua New Guinea Players List

Assad Vala (c), Malcolm Aporo, Sese Bau, John Kariko, Ainui Loi, Michael Charlie, Kabua Morea, Alei Nao, Patrick Nou, Damien Ravu, Boio Ray, Doko Rupa, Lega Siaka, Gaudi Toka, Hila Vare (wk).

Samoa Preview

Samoa began this qualification phase on the losing side. They lost by five wickets to Oman, scoring only 92/9 in 20 overs. Ross Taylor was impressive for the team with 22 runs, but it wasn’t enough to win the game, and they now sit bottom of Group C. Prior to these qualifiers, they had experienced mixed results in the previous games, and at the moment, they have now lost nine of their last ten games in this format.

Key Players: Caleb Jasmat, Daniel Burgess, Douglas Finau, Samuel French, Ross Taylor.

Samoa Players List

Caleb Jasmat (c), Daniel Burgess, Douglas Finau, Samuel French (wk), Kurtis Hynam-Nyberg, Benjamin Mailata, Noah Mead, Solomon Nash, Samson Sola, Sean Solia, Fereti Suluoto (wk), Ross Taylor, Saumani Tiai, Ili Tugaga, Darius Visser

Papua New Guinea vs Samoa Head-to-Head

Papua New Guinea and Samoa have locked horns twice in their recent history, and Papua New Guinea have won on both occasions. It is now left to see if they will continue this run, or if Samoa will break the curse.

Head-to-Head Record

• Total - 02
• Samoa - 00
• Papua New Guinea - 02
• Draw - 00
• No Result - 00

Who will win the match, Papua New Guinea vs Samoa?

Using advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's Papua New Guinea vs Samoa ICC Men's T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier match 10,000 times.

Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives Papua New Guinea an 80% chance of beating Samoa in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier match.

Papua New Guinea vs Samoa Prediction

Papua New Guinea and Samoa are currently struggling to find their footing in the qualification rounds. Papua New Guinea enter this game on the back of seven straight losses, while Samoa have lost nine of their last ten games in this format, including their first game of the qualification rounds. Nevertheless, I still believe Papua New Guinea will dominate this game with a win, simply because they have consistently found a way to beat Samoa, as evident in the two games between the two sides.

Our first prediction is Papua New Guinea to win the toss — 1.92 for Dafabet bookmaker

Our second Prediction is Papua New Guinea to win the toss and the match — 2.308 odds for 1xBet Bookmaker

Our Third Prediction is Papua New Guinea over 5.5 (First innings over 1) - 1.95 odds for Bc.game Bookmakers