Hong Kong, China(w) vs Philippines (W) Prediction 20 September 2026
π Hong Kong gear up for a second attempt to withstand the onslaught of a more skilled opponent at the Asian Games. They suffered a 77-point blowout against Japan. What kind of margin will the nominal hosts concede to the Philippines? Letβs break it down in our game prediction.
Hong Kong are unable to overcome the Philippines
π The womenβs national teams of Hong Kong and the Philippines have faced each other twice. In the 2015 Asia Championship, the Philippines claimed a 75-62 victory, and at the 2023 Asian Games, their win was even more emphatic with a 99-63 scoreline.
Head-to-head statistics Hong Kong, China(w) - Philippines (W)

Hong Kong are the tournamentβs main underdogs
Hong Kong had no answers for Japan in their opening game, suffering a heavy 37-114 defeat. Expectations were understandably low, as the team have lost every match since 2025. Only twice during that stretch have they managed to keep the margin under 10 points. Over this period, Hong Kong have averaged just 54.1 points per game while allowing opponents to score 94.1 against them. The side struggle to generate offense across all areas, frequently give up uncontested shots, and are regularly outmatched on the boards.
Match Results: Hong Kong China Women

The Philippines are set to leave their opponents with no chance
The Philippines opened their campaign with a commanding 86-58 win over Kazakhstan, so a victory over Hong Kong in their next outing would all but secure their spot in the playoffs. The Filipinas have taken four wins from their last ten games; however, aside from their recent convincing result against Kazakhstan, their other victories have been less emphatic. They average 71 points per game while conceding nearly the same - 71.2 points. Still, this team clearly boasts a defensive capability above the tournamentβs average and has the tools to dominate less organized opponents.