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Laos Seeks First Point Against Philippines
31 Jul
Summary
- Laos has lost both group matches, conceding eight goals.
- Philippines also lost their opening match against Myanmar.
- Laos has a poor historical record in the ASEAN Championship.
Laos hosts the Philippines in a crucial 2026 ASEAN Championship Group B fixture on July 31, 2026. The home team, known as the Million Elephants, enters the match with zero points after suffering heavy losses to Thailand (5-0) and Malaysia (4-0). They currently sit at the bottom of their group, needing a win to keep their hopes of advancing alive.
Historically, Laos has a challenging record in the ASEAN Championship, having never reached the knockout stages in 14 previous participations. Their only victories in the tournament came against Cambodia in 1996 and 2004. The Philippines also began their tournament with a defeat, falling 4-1 to Myanmar.
Despite their struggles, the prediction favors the Philippines to secure a victory, given Laos's current form and historical performance. The match is expected to be low-scoring, with predictions suggesting under 2.5 goals. The Philippines have a better head-to-head record against Laos, winning four of their seven encounters.
