Philippines v Myanmar Prediction: 11/8 Azkals to enjoy home success

The Philippines take on Myanmar on Tuesday in a friendly that marks another step in the Azkals' rebuilding phase.

Spanish coach Albert Capellas was appointed following a dismal showing in World Cup qualifying, but he left a year later to be replaced by his former assistant Carles Cuadrat.

A host of younger players were drafted in and they almost secured qualification for the 2027 Asian Cup, agonisingly missing out on goal difference after two draws against Tajikistan.

Cuadrat's side began this Tri-nations friendly tournament with a comprehensive 5-1 victory over Guam, marked by a brace from Dutch-based winger Andre Leipold.

Myanmar, meanwhile, have not yet been able to turn the corner following their own disastrous World Cup qualifying campaign.

Philippines v Myanmar Tips Summary

Best Bet - Philippines to win and over 2.5 goals @ 11/8
Alternative Bet - Over 2.5 goals & Both teams to score - No @ 5/1
Bet Builder - Philippines-Philippines Half-time/Full-time, Philippines to score in both halves @ 2/1

Philippines v Myanmar Prediction

Best Bet: Philippines to win and over 2.5 goals @ 11/8

The hosts are the higher-ranked side according to FIFA and their form coming into this friendly looks better than Myanmar's.

The Philippines have improved defensively in recent months with established veterans such as Jefferson Tabinas linking up well with recent recruits like Santiago Rublico of Spanish outfit Alcorcon.

The Azkals have conceded just three goals in their last four matches, but will need to overturn their recent record to keep a clean sheet at home.

It is now 12 games since the Philippines shut out any opponent on home soil and they will hope that trend ends when Myanmar, who have improved offensively, take to the field at Rizal Memorial Stadium.

Chinthe fell short in Asian Cup qualification too, despite their the campaign with two good 2-1 away wins against Afghanistan and Pakistan.

They can play on the counter-attack and cause the hosts a few problems when the game opens up, but whether they find the net is the question.

Four of the Philippines’ last six matches have featured four or more goals, with Cuadrat’s men winning three of those contests.

Alternative Bet: Over 2.5 goals & Both teams to score - No @ 5/1

New recruit Leipold's double strike against Guam came within minutes of him being introduced from the bench and there is every chance that it will propel him into a starting berth on Tuesday.

He brings plenty of know-how from playing a high standard of football in Germany and the Netherlands, where he made over 30 appearances for Helmond Sport last season.

The Azkals don't rely on one single source for goals with defenders and midfielders on the scoresheet against Guam and it seems likely that they can maintain a run of scoring three or more goals in this game.

Myanmar shipped 28 goals across just six World Cup qualifiers two years ago and have also conceded three or more goals in two of their last five games, while they cannot be trusted to find the net themselves.

Philippines v Myanmar Bet Builder Tip

• Philippines-Philippines Half-time/Full-time

• Philippines to score in both halves
  
  Pays @ 2/1

The Philippines should dominate possession and have enough cutting edge to suggest they can turn that into goals and claim the victory with some ease.

They have won three of their last five meetings with Myanmar, with the other two finishing all square, and they are expected to be take control early before exerting their superiority through the second half.

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Key Match Stats

• The Philippines have not kept a home clean sheet in their last 12 games

• Myanmar have scored multiple goals in their last three internationals

• At least four goals have been scored in four of the Philippines’ last six matches

• The Philippines have averaged 6+ corners per match in recent home fixtures

• The hosts began this Tri-nations friendly tournament with a comprehensive 5-1 victory over Guam

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