Laos vs Philippines Prediction 1 August 2026
🔊 A match with major implications for the group standings takes place in Vientiane, where Laos host the Philippines in the AFF Championship. The hosts have lost both games and are one step from early elimination, while the visitors suffered a shock heavy defeat in their opening match. Between the two of them, they've already conceded 13 goals - so what can we expect when they meet?
Head-to-Head
📊 Laos and the Philippines have met more than ten times this century, but the most relevant one to look at is their 2024 ASEAN Cup group stage match. It ended 1-1, though the Philippines have more reason to regret that draw - they outshot Laos four to one and had the ball 79% of the time.
Head-to-head statistics Laos - Philippines
Laos Team Overview
Laos have been badly struggling in front of goal - 180 minutes played, zero scored, against Thailand (0-5) and Malaysia (0-4). That said, it's not like they had no chances at all. Yes, possession was under 30% in both games - expect more of the same here. But there were 16 shots, three on target, and 63 dangerous attacks that, admittedly, rarely turned into anything clear-cut. The crossing numbers are worrying though - just six deliveries across two matches. Against a Philippines side that isn't the most physically imposing, that could be the key to something positive. Or at least a first goal of the tournament.
Match Results: Laos
Philippines Team Overview
The Philippines are coming into this match off the tournament's biggest shock - a 1-4 loss to Myanmar. That result made the path to the knockout stage much harder, so a win against Laos is now a must. And given how the tiebreakers could come into play, it needs to be a big one.
Honestly, the Myanmar game was just bad luck. The Philippines had nearly twice the possession, put two shots on target, even hit the post - but the ball simply wouldn't go in. Against Laos, expect more attempts on goal than last time, and the number of dangerous attacks - 36 in that match - should at least double.
Match Results: Philippines
Match Result Prediction
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 2 vs 6;
- losses: 7 vs 2;
- draws: 1 vs 2.
- Laos have lost at home in 5 of their last 6 matches (ASEAN Championship).
⭐ Editor's Pick
Philippines need to bounce back after losing their opener, so expect another dominant display - around 70% possession. Laos will again try to find a goal through runs or passes in midfield, but will lean more on crosses this time, looking to win aerial duels against opponents who aren't the tallest. Given all that, the pick is total goals over 3.5. It's landed in 6 of Laos's last 7 matches. Predicted score: 4-1 to Philippines.
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Betting Tips: Laos - Philippines
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