# Fiji vs Cook Islands Prediction & Tips | Rugby League World Cup Round 1 2026

**Kick-off:** Sun, 18 Oct, 04:05 pm AEDT · McDonald Jones Stadium

**Model pick:** pending until both 17s are named

**Prediction by Alphr** (https://alphr.com.au) — free AI predictions for every game of the 2026 Rugby League World Cup, published once both 17s are named and never edited. No bookmaker prices are used in the model.

## Head to head

Every full international since 2023: Fiji 3 wins, Cook Islands 0 (3 played).

- 18 Oct 2025 · Pacific Championships: Fiji 44-24 Cook Islands
- 26 Oct 2024 · Pacific Championships: Fiji 56-6 Cook Islands
- 22 Oct 2023 · Pacific Championships: Fiji 22-18 Cook Islands

[Fiji (Bati) squad & fixtures](https://alphr.com.au/rugby-league-world-cup/teams/fiji) · [Cook Islands (Aitu) squad & fixtures](https://alphr.com.au/rugby-league-world-cup/teams/cook-islands)

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Last updated: 2026-10-11 00:46 UTC