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Hong Kong welcome The Philippines to the Hong Kong Stadium for an international friendly on Thursday (November 14th). The home side will be looking to build on the 3-0 victory they registered over Cambodia at the same venue in a friendly last month.
Matthew Orr and Everton Camargo scored first-half goals to help the Dragons take a 2-0 lead into the break. Juninho added a third in the second minute of injury time.
The Philippines, meanwhile, saw off Tajikistan with a 3-0 victory in the third-place playoff of the Thai King's Cup in October. All three goals were scored in the second half, with Gerrit Holtmann, Jefferson Tabinas and Zico Bailey all scoring to help Albert Capellas' side claim the win.
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The Philippines will use this game to finalize preparations for the ASEAN Championship in December. Hong Kong have another friendly lined up against Mauritius next week.
Hong Kong vs Philippines Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- This will be the fourth meeting between the two sides. They each have one win apiece while one game ended in a share of the spoils.
- Their most recent clash came in June 2013 when the Philippines claimed a 1-0 victory in a friendly.
- Four of Hong Kong's last five games have seen at least one side fail to find the back of the net.
- The Philippines have won just one of their last 11 games (eight losses).
- Five of the Philippines' last six games, including each of the last four, have been level at the break.
- Hong Kong form guide: W-L-D-W-D The Philippines form guide: W-L-L-L-L
Hong Kong vs Philippines Prediction
Hong Kong dropped one place to 158th spot in the latest FIFA World Rankings. Ashley Westwood's side have lost just one of their last five games (two wins) and will have home advantage in their favor.
The Philippines brought a seven-game losing streak to an end with their victory over Tajikistan. The win saw them climb three places to 145th spot in the latest FIFA World Rankings.
This could be a cagey game with few goalscoring chances. We are backing Hong Kong to claim a narrow victory in addition to a clean sheet.
Prediction: Hong Kong 1-0 The Philippines
Hong Kong vs Philippines Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Hong Kong to win
Tip 2 - Both teams to score: No
Tip 3 - Under 2.5 goals
Tip 4 - Highest scoring half: Second half
