Philippines vs Angola: Analysis and Prediction –The Philippines will look for a second chance to win at home in the World Cup against Angola.
Philippines vs Angola Odds
Philippines vs Angola (1/2): 1.32 / 3.38
Asian Handicap (-7.5 / +7.5): 1.91 / 1.85
Total Over/Under (157.5): 1.87 / 1.87
*Odds are active at the time the article is published
Philippines Team News
Although they were huge underdogs on paper, the Philippines almost shocked the Dominican Republic on Friday. In the end, the final score was 87:81 in favor of the team from the North American continent. The unfortunate circumstance was Jordan Clarkson’s fifth foul three and a half minutes before the end of the game.
Even before the beginning of the Mundobasket, the Philippines knew that they would need two wins in order to advance to the next stage of the competition. They missed an opportunity in the first round, but now they will have a chance to beat Angola. Clarkson will surely shoot over 20 times again and will have all possible freedom. Veteran June Fajardo performed above expectations on Friday, and now he will once again have a clash with the physically stronger Bruno Fernando.
The Philippines will use the same recipe as they did against the Dominican Republic. They will create good positions for Clarkson, and he will make a difference based on individual talent. Dwight Ramos and Roger Pogoy hit a pair of 3-pointers in the first round and their help will be needed now as well.
Angola Team News
Against all expectations, Angola was close with Italy for more than 30 minutes. They did not manage to create a sensation, but they left a good impression. If they repeat such a performance on Sunday, they can certainly hope for a win against the Philippines.
Angola did a more than solid job defensively against Italy, and the task will surely be even easier now. Offensively, however, they were not good. Apart from Bruno Fernando and Childe Dundao, no one had a noticeable performance. Dundao shot 4/8 three-pointers, and the rest of the team had an unreal 0/22. Gerson Goncalves and Gerson Domingos missed six shots from downtown and almost certainly something like that will not happen again.
Angola’s advantage over the Philippines is physical superiority. After a good game in the first round, they will surely gain additional confidence and will enter this match with the belief that they can celebrate. Also, the pressure is on the opponent’s side and that is always a good thing.
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Philippines vs Angola H2H
Angola defeated the Philippines by 84:81 at the World Cup four years ago.
Absences and Injuries
All players are available for the Philippines. Yanick Moreira does not play for Angola.
Philippines vs Angola Prediction
The Dominican Republic dominated the Philippines on the offensive rebound, and Angola is capable of the same. They are much more physically powerful and will certainly be able to stay close until the very end. Angola probably won’t win, but they can definitely cover the handicap.
Tip-off Time: Sunday, 27.08.2023, 14:00 CET
Prediction: Angola +8.5
Odds: 1.72
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