New Zealand vs Philippines Prediction: New Zealand will grab another narrow win.

The second round of group stage matches features New Zealand against the Philippines. New Zealand are currently in second place in Group A after their 1-0 win over Norway in the first game. Philippines are at the bottom of the table with 0 points as they lost 2-0 to Switzerland in their first match. A win is crucial for both sides here, as a win for New Zealand will guarantee their qualification into the knockout stages, while a win for Philippines will give them another opportunity to book a place in the knockout stage in the next match.

New Zealand

New Zealand Women's football team win their first ever game at the World Cup tournaments. They are considered favorites to come out on top in this game because of the poor quality in the Philippines team. But New Zealand have been in poor form as the team won only 3 of their last 26 matches in all competitions.

They however managed to defeat Norway by 1-0 in their first group stage match of the tournament. After a goalless first half, Hannah Wilkinson gave them the lead in the 48th minute and they held onto the lead until the final whistle. Their statistics in the game were: 50% possession, 2 shots on target and 8 corner kicks. They also created 2 big chances in the game.

Team streak: less than 2.5 goals (6/7), less than 4.5 cards (10/10).

Starting XI - 4-4-2

Victoria Esson, Catherine Bott, Rebekah Stott, Katie Bowen, Ali Riley, Indiah-Paige Riley, Ria percival, Malia Steinmetz, Betsy Hassett, Jacqui Hand, Hannah Wilkinson

Philippines

The Philippines had a good time in the Southeast Asian Games where they won 2 and lost 1 match in the Group A.

Unfortunately they were unable to reproduce their form in the friendly games as they lost their opening match against Switzerland by 2-0. They conceded the first goal from the spot in the 45th minute as Ramona Bachmann converted from the spot. And in the second half Seraina Piubel doubled Switzerland’s lead to condemn Philippines to a defeat. According to the statistics of the game, Philippines had 26% possession, 0 shots on target and 0 corner kicks.

Team streak: less than 4.5 cards (9/9)

Starting XI - 3-5-2

Olivia Davies McDaniel, Hali Long, Jessika Cowart, Angela Beard, Alicia Barker, Quinley Quezada, Jaclyn Sawicki, Sara Kristine, Sofia Harrison, Katrina Guillou, Sarina Bolden

Head to Head

New Zealand had faced Philippines once in the past; in a friendly match back in 2022 and New Zealand won the game 2-1 at full time.

Expert Betting Tips

The New Zealand team are the better side of the two teams and they are considered favorites to win here. The New Zealand team are not known for scoring many goals as their last 3 games in a row had ended in Under 2.5 goals and they might be able to snatch a single goal against Philippines as they did in the opening match. The Philippines have failed to prove themselves on this stage and I can't see them progressing through the group stages.

Bet on

• Home Win or Draw and Under 2.5 Goals at 1.87 Odds
• Under 2.5 Goals at 1.779 Odds
• Correct Score 2-0 at 5.00 Odds