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Philippines vs Tajikistan Preview

• Competition: AFC Asian Cup Qualification
• Date: Tuesday, 10 June
• Kick-Off Time: 10:30 AM GMT
• Venue: New Clark City Athletics Stadium

The Philippines vs Tajikistan match will be played on Tuesday, 10 June at the New Clark City Stadium. This will be the second match for both teams in the Qualification round.

Both teams are placed in Group A alongside, Timor Leste National Football Team and the Maldives National Football Team. Philippines National Football Team didn't play the friendly game for their preparation for the upcoming match, but still they will confident going into the fixture. They started their qualification journey very well, as they beat the Maldives by 4-1 and will look to grab three points at home when they lock horns against Tajikistan. This will be a great opportunity for the home side to gain an advantage and put themselves in a good position in the points table. Philippines Football team is filled with youth and experienced players, and their style of play is also quite good.

On the other hand, the Tajikistan Football Team face a tough challenge away from home, as last time out they got hammered by the Philippines by 3-0. Recently, they played a friendly game against lower-ranked Cambodia, in which some players made their debut, and they won by 2-1. They come into this fixture very well prepared and, despite the difficulty, will be confident of getting a positive result. Last time they defeated Philippines Football Team at their own home in 2018 and will look to do it once again in a crucial encounter. This will be a mouthwatering clash for sure.

Philippines National Football Team News

Albert Capellas stepped down from his managerial role due to personal reasons, and now Carles Cuadrat will lead the team as the interim head coach. The home team has no fresh injury issues going into this fixture, as all players are fit to play the upcoming clash on Tuesday. Last time out Philippines defeated Tajikistan quite comfortably, and this time as well, they will look to do the same.

Tajikistan National Football Team News

Many new players have been called up to the National Team camp for the upcoming fixture. Many made their debut against Cambodia in an international friendly as well. Even though Tajikistan's record is poor against the Philippines, the away team will put their strongest lineup on Tuesday. All the players are fit to play.

Philippines vs Tajikistan Predicted Lineups

Philippines National Football Team Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Mendoza

Defenders: Tabinas, Aguinaldo, Rontini, Baccay

Midfielders: Ott, Kekkonen

Forwards: Schneider, Rublico, Kristensen, Holtmann

Tajikistan National Football Team Predicted Lineup (4-4-2):

Goalkeeper: Yatimov

Defenders: Zoir, Kurbonov, Hanonov, Nazarov

Midfielders: Umarbayev, Juraboev, Ehson, Kamolov

Forwards: Samiev, Shervoni

Philippines vs Tajikistan Head-to-Head Record

Both teams have faced each other five times, out of which the Philippines won three games, one match ended in a draw, and Tajikistan won once.

Key Players to Watch in Philippines vs Tajikistan

Gerrit Holtmann (Philippines)

He was born and brought up in Germany and is currently playing for VfL Bochum in the Bundesliga. Holtmann has immense experience playing in the top division in Europe. He represented Germany at the U-20 level internationally, and with his experience and quality in the attack, the home side will be a big threat to Tajikistan's defence. Physically, he is an imposing forward who can deliver results consistently. This season, he has played 23 games, in which he scored two goals and provided one assist. Even though his stats are very poor, as per the standards, he is still a top player for the Philippines National Team.

Shahrom Samiev (Tajikistan)

Currently, he is one of the most experienced players in the squad, and even though he has struggled to get proper game time this season, Samiev will be a player to watch out for sure. Samiev has played for various clubs in his career, and he has also played for some foreign clubs.

As of now, he has played 41 games for the National Team in which he has scored 10 goals. His career has been hit by injuries for some time, but still, he showed resilience and bounced back every time. This season he has played nine games, in which he scored one goal and provided one assist.

Philippines vs Tajikistan Prediction

The home team's squad is stacked with some quality players, and with home advantage on their side, they are clear favourites to win this fixture. Tajikistan will not be an easy team to beat, as they also have players who are capable enough to create issues for the home team. Most probably, the home team will win the match.

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