Cook Islands face Tahiti in Club Friendly at Matavera

match details and venue

The Club Friendly match between Cook Islands and Tahiti is set for Sunday, 27 September 2026. Kick-off is scheduled for 04:00 UTC at the Cook Islands Football Association Academy in Matavera. The encounter promises to be an intriguing contest between two teams with contrasting recent form and a competitive head-to-head history.

standings and recent form

Cook Islands have struggled in their recent matches, playing three games without a win. They have suffered three consecutive defeats, scoring just two goals while conceding 15, averaging 0.7 goals scored and 5 goals conceded per game. Their latest results include losses to Tonga (1-3) and two defeats to Tahiti (0-3 and 1-9). On the other hand, Tahiti come into the match with better form, having played five matches with three wins and two losses. They have scored eight goals and conceded six, with an average of 1.6 goals for and 1.2 against per game. Their recent results show wins against Samoa (3-0), Vanuatu (2-0), and Cook Islands (3-0), intermixed with losses to New Zealand (0-3) and New Caledonia (0-3).

head-to-head record

The pair have met twice previously, both encounters dominated by Tahiti. The first was on 29 August 2023 when Tahiti, playing at home, defeated Cook Islands 9-1. The return fixture on 1 September 2023 saw Tahiti win 3-0 away at Cook Islands. Overall, Tahiti have won both matches with a total of 13 goals scored against Cook Islands, who have managed only one goal. There have been no draws between these sides.

expectations for the match

Based on the current form and head-to-head record, Tahiti appear to have the upper hand going into this fixture. Cook Islands will be eager to improve on their recent heavy losses and may look to tighten their defence and find more attacking opportunities. Meanwhile, Tahiti will aim to continue their winning run and build on their strong goal-scoring record against the hosts. The match could offer a platform for Cook Islands to seek redemption, while Tahiti will want to reinforce their dominance in this regional rivalry.

Recent form

Head-to-head