Nepal — Malaysia Prediction, H2H and Probable Lineups — 18 November 2025
On November 18, 2025, in the Asian Cup Qualification Third Round Round 5, Nepal will host Malaysia. The match is scheduled to kick off at 14:00 CET. Let’s take a closer look at both teams’ form, key facts, and the likely outcome of this clash.
Nepal
Nepal are a modest representative of Asian football with no significant achievements. The team is currently in poor form, on a seven-match winless streak across all competitions, recording 4 losses and 3 draws.
Their most recent match was a friendly against Bangladesh, which ended 2–2. In their last two official games in the Asian Cup qualifiers, Nepal lost both matches against Vietnam — 0–1 at home and 1–3 away. Nepal currently sit at the bottom of the group standings with 0 points, having scored 2 goals and conceded 8, and have no chance of advancing from the group.
Looking at head-to-head meetings against Malaysia, Nepal lost the first round encounter 0–2.
Malaysia
Malaysia are the clear favorites in this group and have shown excellent form in recent matches. A victory against Nepal would almost secure their qualification for the Asian Cup. Despite last match against Vietnam, their strong goal difference gives them a comfortable position. In their most recent games, Malaysia played against Laos, winning 3–0 away and 5–1 at home. Overall, this marked their fifth consecutive victory across all competitions. They currently sit top of their group with a perfect record of 12 points from 4 games and an impressive goal difference of 14 scored and just 1 conceded.
Looking at head-to-head meetings against Nepal, Malaysia have never lost. In seven encounters, they have won six times and drawn once, conceding only 1 goal in total.
Probable Lineups
- Nepal: Chemjong, Sanish Shrestha, Suman Shrestha, Tamang, Arik Bista, Chand, Karki, Ghalan, Dangi, Anjan Bista, Gillespye
- Malaysia: Hazmi, Naiqal, Saad, Shamsul, Cools, Laine, Fazail, Corbin-Ong, Aiman, Halim, Morales
Key Facts and Head-to-Head
- Nepal have failed to win their last 7 matches.
- 4 of Nepal’s last 6 home matches have seen under 2.5 goals.
- Malaysia have won 5 consecutive matches.
- 5 of Malaysia’s last 6 matches have seen over 2.5 goals.
Nepal — Malaysia Prediction
Both teams come into this match in very different forms and with different objectives. Nepal have no motivation, sitting firmly at the bottom of the group with 0 points and no chance of advancing. Malaysia, on the other hand, are actively fighting for first place against Vietnam and cannot afford any mistakes in this game. A victory is essential, and a big win would help improve their goal difference, giving them an advantage in the final match against Vietnam. Considering Malaysia’s strong form and Nepal’s defensive struggles, the total goals are likely to be high. My bet for this match: total goals over 3 at odds 1.70.
