Philippines- Bahrain
Qualifiers for many things
pick: 1 +1.00 AH
odds: 1.94 188bet; 1.93 18bet;
stake: 5/10
Philippines are really stepping up lately adn their gameplay improvement is visible under coach Dooley. They have some players playing in strong european clubs and today they wil be boosted by the retun of chrock (Greuter Furth), first goalie Etherdige (Charlton) and Patino (henan). There were some dobts over Younghusband but it turned out to be a technical error. Only doubt reamins over Woodland.
Bahrain changed coach just a month ago, in his first 2 games team didn't impress much – 0x0 draw against Oman at home and 1×1 against Thaland in Bagkok. They were very impressive in asian competitions but now they play ratehr mediocre. Also, striker Okunnawe seems to be out.
These two teams met 2 months ago where Bahrain won 2×1 with their only 2 shots on target. Even though a friendly, it was a very importatn game to wash out the shame from 6-0 loss to COlombia and they were extremely poor. Now they have a hard visit in Bocaue, on synhetetic pitch and they are even more favoured than in the game back in March.
Having in mind returning players in Philippines and their improval, I believe they can make their fans happy with at least a point. Fair line +0.75 wih 1.95 imo.