Mongolia vs Philippines prediction, preview, team news, H2H | 2023 Asian Cup Qualification

Mongolia take on the Philippines at the MFF Football Center in the capital Ulaanbaatar on Saturday for the Group B match of the 2023 Asian Cup qualifiers.

The Blues Wolves got their campaign off to a wrong start after losing 1-0 to Palestine earlier in the week.

A penalty from Mohammed Dabbagh in the 85th minute finished the game as Munkh-Orgil Orkhon was deemed to have handled the ball in the box.

Palestine, meanwhile, were held to a goalless draw by Yemen as Thomas Dooley’s second term in charge of the team started on a frustrating note in a game with few chances.

Mongolia vs Philippines Head-To-Head

Mongolia and the Philippines have only met twice in their history – both of which came in two friendlies in 2011, just a month apart.

The Philippines won the former in February 2-0 but Mongolia took revenge a month later with a 2-1 win.

Mongolian Form Guide (all competitions): LDLWL

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Mongolia vs Philippines Team News

Mongolia

Head coach Ichiro Otsuka may be making a change after a toothless display in their 1-0 loss to Palestine on Wednesday.

A tactical return to a 4-3-3 formation is a possibility, with Nyam-Osor Naranbold leading the line as a striker after coming off the bench last time out.

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The Philippines

Street Dogs are frustrated by their draw with Yemen but could still play the same starting XI again on Saturday except for a change or two in attack.

Bienvenido Marañón, who has four goals from seven internationals, could play alongside Mark Hartmann.

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Mongolia vs Philippines XI Prediction

Mongolia (4-3-3): Monkh-Erdene Enkhtaivan; Oyuntuya Oyunbold, Davaadelger Oktyabri, Monkh-Orgil Orkhon, Tuvshinjargal Dulguun; Oyunbaatar Otgonpay, Tsend-Ayuush Khürelbaatar, Baljinnyam Batbold; Tumur-Ochir Tserendovdon, Nyam-Osor Naranbold, Ganbold Ganpay.

Philippines (3-4-1-2): Neil Etheridge; Oliver Bias, Amani Aguinaldo, Jefferson Tabinas; Sandro Reyes, Manny Ott, Mike Ott, Jesse Curran; Mark Hartmann; Bienvenido Maraon, Kenshiro Daniels.

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Mongolia vs Philippines Prediction

Mongolia is a strong team defensively, but as we saw against Palestine it doesn’t always mean a result and they have to create chances.

With the Philippines also likely to take a more offensive approach here in search of goals, we expect a draw.

Prediction: Mongolia 1-1 Philippines