Laos vs Nepal prediction, H2H and probable line-ups – 10 June 2025
On June 10, 2025, in the second round of the Asian Cup group stage, Group F will see Laos and Nepal go head-to-head. Both teams failed to pick up points in the opening round, making this upcoming clash of vital importance—first points in the tournament are at stake, and each side will be eager to seize this opportunity to keep their hopes of advancing alive. Let's take a closer look at the teams' attacking potential for this match.
Laos
The Laos national team had a disastrous start to the third round of the Asian Cup, suffering a heavy 0-5 defeat to Vietnam. This result only highlighted the deep crisis the team has been experiencing for quite some time. Laos have not tasted victory in almost two years—their last and only win in this period came back in March 2023 in a friendly against Bhutan. Since then, they've played 11 matches across all competitions and formats, including friendlies, and failed to win any of them. During this stretch, Laos also crashed out of the AFF Championship, finishing bottom of their group with just two points and missing the playoffs.
As for head-to-head encounters with Nepal, the teams last met in the first round of World Cup qualification. Laos managed a draw away but lost 0-1 at home, conceding the ticket to the second round to their opponents. That result is sure to add motivation ahead of this rematch.
Nepal
The Nepal national team also stumbled in their Asian Cup opener, falling 0-2 away to Malaysia. However, unlike Laos, Nepal can point to a recent unbeaten streak in friendlies—victories over Singapore and Afghanistan, as well as a goalless draw with Hong Kong, show that the team is capable of organized play and getting results, even if those came in less high-profile matches.
World Cup qualification was a disappointment for Nepal: drawn with Yemen, Bahrain, and the UAE, they finished bottom of the group, picking up just one point with a goal difference of 2-20. Still, given the level of their opponents, this was hardly surprising.
In head-to-head meetings with Laos, Nepal have a clear edge. In six matches—three official and three friendlies—Nepal remain unbeaten with three wins and three draws.
Probable line-ups
- Laos: Suvanhansok, Luenthala, Hanthavong, Somsanid, Siphongphan, Singsavang, Xauphania, Thongkhamsavth, Khunthumphon, Paniavong, Phanthavong.
- Nepal: Chejong, Lama, Tamang, Chand, Basnet, Cherestha, Dangi, Limbu, Havas, Gillespie, Bista.
Key facts and head-to-head
- Laos have lost 4 of their last 6 matches.
- Laos have lost 3 of their last 4 home games.
- Nepal are unbeaten in 3 of their last 4 matches.
- The last 4 Nepal matches have seen under 2.5 goals.
- Nepal have won 3 of their last 4 head-to-heads against Laos.
- 4 of the last 5 meetings between these teams ended with under 2.5 goals.
Laos vs Nepal match prediction
This fixture promises to be cautious and tense, with both teams yet to collect a point and under pressure to deliver a result. Given Laos’ instability and Nepal’s more organized, if unspectacular, style of play, the visitors look like slight favorites. However, don’t expect an open, attacking game—the stakes are simply too high for mistakes. Both sides are likely to play it safe and primarily aim not to lose, making a low-scoring contest with a narrow margin the most probable scenario. My tip for this match: "both teams to score – no" at odds of 1.62.
