Solomon Islands vs Bulgaria Preview & Prediction | 2026 FIFA Series
by Alex Lawes ·
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In a group that also boasts Indonesia and Saint Kitts and Nevis; the Solomon Islands take on Bulgaria at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta.
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How to watch on TV: UK – Not televised / USA – Not televised
How to watch online: UK – Some matches can be streamed live on FIFA+ / USA – Some matches can be streamed live on FIFA+
Key stats
- This is the first‑ever encounter between the Solomon Islands and Bulgaria.
- The Solomon Islands have never previously faced a UEFA nation.
- The Solomon Islands have played seven matches against non‑OFC teams, recording W3 D1 L3; their most recent was a 3-0 defeat to Hong Kong, China in Fiji in September 2024. They have not met Australia since its switch to the AFC.
- Bulgaria’s only previous matches against OFC opposition are four games against Australia (before their switch to the AFC), producing a record of W2 D2; the most recent was a 1-1 friendly draw played in Chile in February 2000.
- Bulgaria’s most recent match against a non‑UEFA team came in the 2024 FIFA Series, where they beat Tanzania 1-0 in Azerbaijan. Their overall record against non‑UEFA opposition stands at P104 W38 D27 L39.
- Aside from their 1-0 win against Tanzania, Bulgaria also drew 1-1 with Azerbaijan in the 2024 FIFA Series.
Solomon Islands vs Bulgaria prediction
In what is a poor quality confederation, Oceania, the Solomon Islands rank at least behind both New Zealand and New Caledonia in terms of quality and the FIFA Series will be an excellent opportunity for them to gain valuable experience.
Bulgaria have been regressing for quite some time but the Eastern Europeans did manage to conclude 2025 with a surprising and very encouraging 2-1 defeat of Georgia at the Vasil Levski Stadium in Sofia.
The Bulgarians have an excellent chance to make it three wins on the bounce with this international break and they should begin 2026 with a very comfortable victory.
Solomon Islands vs Bulgaria tip: Bulgaria to win -2 handicap
