The Philippines take on Maldives at the National Football Stadium in Male on Tuesday in the 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers, looking to move one step closer to qualification.
With 10 points from four games so far, the Philippines currently lead Group A, ahead of Tajikistan (also on 10 points) by virtue of goal difference. Following a crushing 4-1 win over the Maldives on the opening day, the Southeast Asian side drew 2-2 with the Tajiks. The Philippines then bounced back with a pair of convincing victories last month, beating Timor-Leste 4-1 and 3-1. These wins were powered by a sensational display from Norway-born forward Bjorn Kristensen, who accounted for five of those goals.
Ranked 141st in the world, the Philippines are aiming to reach their second Asian Cup finals after debuting in 2019. Their menacing offense has been a key factor in their campaign so far. It increasingly looks like the race for qualification between them and Tajikistan will be settled on the final day of the qualifiers on 31 March 2026—provided neither team drops points this week.
By contrast, the Maldives have endured a torrid run in the qualifiers, losing all four games and failing to secure a single point. Their elimination from the race was confirmed last month when Tajikistan beat them both home and away, leaving the Maldives pointless at the bottom of the group table.
### Maldives vs Philippines Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
– There have been six clashes between the sides before, with the Maldives winning just once and losing to the Philippines four times.
– In the ongoing Asian Cup qualifiers, the Philippines beat the Maldives 4-1 on matchday one.
– The Maldives beat the Philippines 3-2 in their first-ever clash on 16 April 2009, in an international friendly.
– The Philippines, nicknamed the Street Dogs, are unbeaten in 2025, winning three and drawing one.
– The Maldives, known as the Red Snappers, lost six of their eight international matches this year, winning just once.
– The Maldives are ranked 173rd in the world, with the Philippines positioned 32 places above them.
### Maldives vs Philippines Prediction
The Philippines have displayed impeccable offensive quality throughout their campaign and are expected to comfortably overcome the hapless Red Snappers, who have struggled to deliver so far.
**Prediction:** Maldives 0-2 Philippines
### Maldives vs Philippines Betting Tips
– **Tip 1 (Result):** Philippines
– **Tip 2 (Goals Over/Under 2.5):** Under 2.5
– **Tip 3 (Both Teams to Score):** No
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