Host Thailand will play the second round match at the 2022 AFF Cup. Previously, Thailand had won 3 points after beating Brunei Darussalam 5-0. The five goals for Thailand without reply were scored by Bordin Phala, Teerasil Dangda, Peeradon Chamratsamee (2 goals), and the goal of the Filipino player himself, Awangku Yura Indera Putera bin Pengiran Yunus.
The Gajak War team is indeed one of the top seeds to win the 2022 AFF Cup. Currently, Alexandré Pölking’s team is in first place in the temporary standings of group A for the 2022 AFF Cup with 3 points.
On the other hand, the Philippines are preparing for their third round in Group A AFF Cup. Previously, The Azkals lost 3-2 to Cambodia, but managed to get back three points from Brunei with a score of 5-1 in the match last Friday, 23 December.
The Philippines has made great progress under Josep Maria Ferre Ybarz. Had turned things around against Cambodia through Kenshiro Daniels’ two goals in the 41st and 55th minutes, unfortunately in the 59th minute Reung Bunheing had managed to double his goals.
The Philippines then played a full attack against Brunei and managed to score 5 goals through Kenshiro Daniels, Sandro Reyes, Jesus Melliza, Jens Sebastian Beraque Rasmussen (2 goals). The large number of goals scored can affect the final result of the position in the 2022 AFF Cup standings.
Statistically, Thailand is far superior to the Philippines. War Elephants have won 16 matches and drawn 1 of 21 meetings, while the Philippines have only packed 3 wins in their first three matches.
Based on recent performance, Thailand is the favorite to win. The defending champion of the AFF Cup has gone through 13 matches with 8 wins throughout 2022. In the last duel at the 2020 AFF Cup, Thailand won 1-2 from the Philippines.
How to Stream Thailand vs. Philippines
The Thailand vs Philippines match will be broadcast by television stations Soccer TV. The duel at the Thammasat Stadium (Pathum Thani) can also be watched via live streaming at 07:30 EDT.
Kick-off Schedule & Live Streaming Links
Official TV | Soccer TV |
Date | Monday, December 26, 2022 |
Kickoff | 07:30 EDT |
Live TV | Soccer TV / TV-Bola |
Thailand – Philippines Head-to-Head Record
- 12/14/2021 Philippines vs Thailand 1 – 2
- 11/21/2018 Philippines vs Thailand 1 – 1
- 11/25/2016 Philippines vs Thailand 0 – 1
- 12/10/2014 Thailand vs Philippines 3 – 0
- 12/06/2014 Philippines vs Thailand 0 – 0
Last 5 Match Performance
Thailand
- 09/22/2022 Thailand vs Malaysia 1 – 1 P
- 09/25/2022 Thailand vs Trinidad and Tobago 2 – 1
- 12/11/2022 Thailand vs Myanmar 6 – 0
- 12/14/2022 Thailand vs Chinese Taipei 0 – 1
- 12/20/2022 Brunei vs Thailand 0 – 5
Philippines
- 06/11/2022 Mongolia vs Philippines 0 – 1
- 06/14/2022 Palestine vs Philippines 4 – 0
- 12/14/2022 Vietnam vs Philippines 1 – 0
- 12/20/2022 Cambodia vs Philippines 3 – 2
- 12/23/2022 Philippines vs Brunei 5 – 1
Thailand vs. Philippines Squad Predictions
Thailand (4-4-2): K Phoothawchuek; S Haiprakhon, K Kaman, P Hemviboon, S Bureerat, B Phala, T Bunmathan, S Yooyen, E Panya, T Dangda, A Kraisorn.
Philippines (4-4-2): J Schwarzer; A Menzi, J Tabinas, A Aguinaldo, P Bugas, J Melliza, M Hartmann, S Reyes, O Bias, S Schrock, K Daniels.