Turkmenistan vs Thailand prediction, H2H and probable lineups - June 10, 2025
One of the matches of the second round of the third stage of qualification for the 2027 Asian Cup will take place on Tuesday in Ashgabat, where Turkmenistan will host Thailand. I’m offering a bet on the outcome of this clash with an attractive set of odds.
Match preview
Turkmenistan kicked off their Asian Cup 2027 qualifying campaign with a hard-fought but vital win over Taiwan (2-1), a result that put the "Greens" at the top of Group D. The team showed character: Elman Tagayev opened the scoring after the break, and Yazgulych Gurbanov netted the decisive goal in the 83rd minute, securing maximum points for his side. Despite the victory, there were plenty of warning signs in Turkmenistan’s performance—issues with ball control and a noticeable drop after conceding a goal.
Given their lack of regular international fixtures and the relatively low level of past opponents, Turkmenistan still doesn’t look competitive against Asia’s more structured national teams. However, home support and aggressive attacking play give the "Greens" hope of at least putting up a fight. The key will be not to lose the midfield battle and to set a tempo that could trouble Thailand.
Thailand comes into this match in excellent form, having won three in a row—against Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, and India—keeping clean sheets in all of them. The "War Elephants" quickly bounced back from their January disappointment in the ASEAN Championship final, where they lost twice to Vietnam, and now look well-organized and balanced again. Their defensive stability and attacking versatility make them favorites in this encounter.
Although Thailand hasn’t been prolific in front of goal lately, they are clinical and wait for the right moments to strike. The team plays pragmatically, focusing on possession and discipline, and their international experience allows them to manage the game effectively. This could prove to be the decisive factor against Turkmenistan.
Probable lineups
- Turkmenistan: Jaryev R. (GK), Basimov Kh., Saparov M., Jumayev V., Byashimov A., Tyrkishov S., Beknazarov M., Khodjaev R., Gurbanov Ya., Tagayev E. (c), Meredov D.
- Thailand: Hammai, Mikkelson, Dolah, Hemdi, Haiprakhon, Weidershe, Tasa, Muenta, Kanitsribampen, Panya, Gustavsson
Match facts and head-to-head
- The teams have met just twice: a 3-3 draw in 1998 and a 1-0 win for Thailand in 2022.
- Thailand has won their last three matches in a row without conceding a single goal.
- Turkmenistan is ranked 142nd in the FIFA rankings, with Thailand 43 places higher.
Prediction
Turkmenistan knows how to make things tough, especially at home, but against a systematic and confident Thailand side, it will be hard to keep up the pace for the full ninety. The visitors have the better squad, greater stability, and sharper match fitness. We believe the odds are firmly in favor of the away side here.
