Philippines vs Myanmar Prediction and Betting Tips | 12th December 2024 

The Philippines clash with Myanmar at the Rizal Memorial Stadium in Manila on Thursday for their opening game of the 2024 ASEAN Championship.

Ranked 149th in the world, the Street Dogs are set to make their 14th appearance in the competition. They will hope to pick themselves up from their last defeat and begin the campaign on a strong note.

Albert Capellas' side were beaten 3-1 by Hong Kong in a friendly game last month, which marked their seventh defeat of the 2024 calendar year in nine games. Suffice to say, it's been a tough run for them, and they now face another stern challenge at the ASEAN showpiece.

A total of 26 players have been called up for the cup, including key forward Patrick Reichelt, who has struck 16 goals from 90 games for the side. Experienced defender Amani Aguinaldo is in the mix too. Only seven players are uncapped.

On the other hand, Myanmar began their campaign with a narrow 1-0 loss to Indonesia. An own goal from Zin Nyi Nyi Aung in the 76th minute made the difference in the game, as the Chinthe lost for the third consecutive time in official games.

Aiming to bounce back on matchday two, it will take a special performance from them to turn around their sloppy form and return to winning ways.

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Philippines vs Myanmar Head-To-Head and Key Numbers

• There have been 13 clashes between the sides in history, with the Azkals winning only thrice and losing seven times. However, all three of their victories have come in their last five head-to-head encounters.
• Only three encounters between them have ever ended in a stalemate, all coming in a row between January 2007 and March 2011.
• The Burmese Lions have lost their last three official games in a row and remain winless in their last four.
• In nine official games this year, the Chinthe have won just once - the same as their opponents.

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Philippines vs Myanmar Prediction

Neither side have enjoyed a good run in 2024 so far, winning just once each from nine official games.

Although the Chinthe have a better head-to-head record here, their poor form means this could go either way. The strugglers may share the spoils here, though.

Prediction: Philippines 1-1 Myanmar

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Philippines vs Myanmar Betting Tips

Tip 1 - Result: Draw

Tip 2 - Goals over/under 2.5: Under 2.5 goals

Tip 3 - Both teams to score: Yes