Philippines vs Myanmar Prediction
🔊 The Philippines and Myanmar national teams are set to face off in an international friendly. Both sides are taking advantage of this FIFA international window to fine-tune their squads ahead of a major regional event-the AFF Championship, scheduled for July and August this year. With this being their final fixture before the tournament, both teams are gearing up for a crucial test of their readiness.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 12 December 2024 and ended with a scoreline of 1:1. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Philippines):
- ball possession percentage: 62% vs 38%;
- corner kicks: 8 vs 1;
- fouls: 7 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 3;
- shots on target: 8 vs 4.
📊 Historically, the Philippines hold the edge in this matchup with 2 wins and 2 draws.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Philippines Team Overview
The Philippines last played on , cruising past Guam with a dominant 5-1 victory in a friendly.
Key match statistics (Philippines vs Guam):
- Possession: 66% vs 34%;
- Corners: 6 vs 1;
- Fouls: 8 vs 12;
- Yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- Shots on target: 11 vs 2.
The Philippines are unbeaten in their last seven matches across various competitions, a testament to the side’s strong form and impressive results against opponents of similar calibre. Under Carles Cuadrat, they average 2.1 goals per game, highlighting a potent attacking threat compared to most teams at this level. However, their defensive record is less convincing-they concede in almost every match. This statistic underscores a certain defensive inconsistency, even as their attack continues to deliver.
Match Results: Philippines
Myanmar Team Overview
Myanmar’s most recent outing came against Guam on , where they cruised to a commanding 6-1 victory in a friendly.
The match statistics (Myanmar vs Guam) were as follows:
- Possession: 42% vs 58%;
- Corners: 3 vs 4;
- Yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- Shots on target: 6 vs 10.
Myanmar have not been as convincing as their opponents in terms of results, recording six wins, three losses, and one draw in their last ten matches. They average 1.2 goals scored per game, but their defensive record is less impressive, conceding two goals per match. Nevertheless, there is a positive trend: Myanmar have managed to cover a +1.5 handicap in eight consecutive friendlies, highlighting their ability to avoid heavy defeats even when facing stronger opposition.
Match Results: Myanmar
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-head matches:
- Total encounters - 4;
- First-half wins for the home side (at home) - 0; for the visitors (away) - 1; number of draws - 0;
- Average first-half total: 1;
- Today's home team averages 0.75 goals in the first half, while the away team scores 0.25.
Match Outcome Prediction
Head-to-head record:
- Matches played - 4;
- Home wins - 2, Away wins - 0, Draws - 2.
- Myanmar have covered a +1.5 handicap in eight consecutive matches (International Friendlies).
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-head average goals:
- Home side - 1.5, Away side - 0.75;
- Overall average in head-to-head - 2.25;
- Both teams scored: overall - 2 times; at the home ground - once.
- The Philippines have conceded in 20 of their last 22 matches (International Friendlies).
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-head record:
- Matches played - 4;
- Both teams have scored overall - twice;
- At the home ground - once.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Both sides have clear issues when it comes to playing without the ball: the Philippines consistently concede at least once in nearly every match, while Myanmar rarely suffer heavy defeats thanks to their disciplined approach when they lose control of the game. Given the visitors’ solid record against the +1.5 handicap, backing them with a positive spread seems a logical move-especially considering the hosts’ unpredictable defending. The pick: Myanmar to win with a +1.5 handicap.
Betting Tips: Philippines - Myanmar
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