New Zealand Women vs Philippines Women Prediction and Betting Tips | July 25, 2023
New Zealand and Philippines continue their 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup campaign when they square off at the Sky Stadium on Tuesday (July 25).
The two sides kickstarted their campaigns in contrasting circumstances last week. Co-hosts, New Zealand wrote their names in the record books by registering their first victory at the World Cup with a shock 1-0 win over former champions Norway.
Melbourne City forward Hannah Wilkinson broke the deadlock three minutes into the second half, and the Football Ferns held on to make history despite missing a late penalty.
The Philippines, meanwhile, fell to a 2-0 defeat against Switzerland. Ramona Bachmann and Seraina Piubel scored in either half to inspire La Nati to victory. The defeat left the Southeast Asians rooted to the bottom of Group A on zero points, while New Zealand are second with three.
New Zealand's opening-day win over Norway upset the bookmakers' odds and put the co-hosts on course for qualification to the knockouts. Another win will take them one step closer to the Round of 16, and the Football Ferns will do their best to secure maximum points.
The Philippines, meanwhile, were expected to be the minnows in the group, and the manner in which Sweden dominated them in their opening game buttresses that.
New Zealand had a narrow win when the two sides met in a friendly last year. Expect that outcome to be repeated.
Prediction: New Zealand 1-0 Philippines
Tip 1 - New Zealand to win
Tip 2 - Both teams to score: No
Tip 3 - Under 2.5 goals
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