Jason Collins
Dailysports's expert
Thailand
Malaysia
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On December 14, Thailand - Malaysia will meet at the ASEAN tournament. I offer my betting option on this exciting event. Who will be stronger this time?
Thailand
The Thai team is the reigning winner of this tournament, so they will try to defend the title. The team got off to a spectacular start, beating East Timor 10-0 on the road. The game was played on a neutral field against a weak opponent, but no one expected such a rout.
Thailand played very well at the second stage of qualification for the World Cup, the team became the third in its quartet, and fell behind the second China only by additional indicators, namely face-to-face meetings, because even the goal difference was the same.
Malaysia
The Malaysian team is the leader of its group at the ASEAN tournament, all because the team held two meetings at the tournament, gaining 4 points, and some pursuers have a game in reserve.
In the first match the team played away against Cambodia, where they were considered favorites, but they failed to win - 2:2, such an outcome was quite fair. It was expected an easy victory in the second round against East Timor, but the match turned out to be incredibly difficult, losing 1:2, Malaysia barely snatched a victory 3:2, the double for the hosts in the second half was made by Paulo Jose.
Possible line-ups
- Thailand: Pipatnadda, Mickelson, Promsupa, Hemwiboon, Beresford, Phumvisat, Waidershe, Davis, Yodsangwal, Gustavsson, Mueanta.
- Malaysia: Al Hafeez, Lambert, Tan, Haikal, Tin, Amier, Agüero, Akmal, Ahmad, Loke, Paulo Jose.
Facts about the match
- Thailand has not lost in eight consecutive meetings, with 5 wins and three draws.
- Malaysia also have a four-match unbeaten streak.
- The odds for this match are as follows: P1 - 1.29, X - 5, P2 - 9.
H2H
Statistics show that the teams have played each other with mixed success. Last season, the teams crossed paths at the semi-final stage of this tournament, then Malaysia won 1-0 at home, and Thailand responded with a 3-0 success on their field, which allowed them to pass on.
Prediction
The hosts in this confrontation are quoted as big favorites, which based on the numbers, looks justified. I think that Thailand is now higher class, so I will take the victory of the hosts with a -1.5 goal.
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