New Zealand vs Philippines
Women’s World Cup
Group A
Tuesday
25th July 2023
Sky Stadium
Preview, analysis and predictions for the Group A Women’s World Cup fixture between New Zealand and Philippines.
New Zealand form analysis
In this friendly encounter, New Zealand faced a tough challenge against Iceland. Despite conceding an early goal in the 27th minute, they displayed resilience and determination. Hannah Wilkinson’s 34th-minute equalizer salvaged a 1-1 draw, showing their ability to fight back against strong opposition.
In another friendly, New Zealand encountered a formidable Nigerian team. Unfortunately, they struggled to contain the Nigerian attackers, conceding goals in the 34th, 49th, and 90th minutes, resulting in a disappointing 0-3 defeat.
In the match against Vietnam, New Zealand found their rhythm, securing a convincing 2-0 victory. They dominated proceedings with goals from Claudia Bott (17th minute) and Jasmine Hand (44th minute), demonstrating their attacking prowess and ability to secure a clean sheet.
Facing Italy in a recent friendly, New Zealand battled against a challenging opponent. Despite their efforts, they narrowly lost 0-1. The match showcased their defensive capabilities but also highlighted the need to be more clinical in front of goal.
In their most recent match at the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023, New Zealand encountered Norway. The Kiwis displayed their tenacity and determination, securing a narrow 1-0 victory thanks to Hannah Wilkinson’s goal in the 48th minute. The result reflects their ability to grind out a win against strong European opponents in a major international tournament.
Philippines form analysis
In the 4-0 win against Hong Kong in the Women’s Olympic Qualifying match, the Philippines showcased their attacking prowess with a convincing win. The comprehensive win highlighted their ability to capitalize on goal-scoring opportunities.
In the Southeast Asian Games, the Philippines encountered a tough match against Myanmar, narrowly losing 0-1. Despite the defeat, their competitive spirit was evident, as they put up a resilient fight against a strong opponent.
In another Southeast Asian Games fixture, the Philippines faced Malaysia and suffered another narrow 0-1 defeat. While the result might not have gone their way, the match showcased their ability to compete at the regional level.
The Southeast Asian Games continued with a thrilling encounter between the Philippines and Vietnam. Despite a spirited effort, the Philippines narrowly lost 1-2, showcasing their competitiveness against strong opposition.
In the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023, the Philippines faced a challenging test against Switzerland. Unfortunately, they were unable to secure a victory, falling 0-2. However, the match provided valuable experience for the team as they competed against higher-ranked opponents on the global stage.
New Zealand vs Philippines: Prediction
Despite good performances in their regional games, the Philippines looked out of place against Switzerland. Meanwhile, New Zealand pulled off an upset against Norway. A win for the Kiwis is the most likely outcome.
Looking at the goal scoring records of both teams, neither team is capable of scoring a lot of goals. Hence, do not expect a high scoring game.
