Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Predictions & Tips - BTTS Tipped in SAFF Championship Showdown
Bangladesh and Sri Lanka meet at the National Stadium in Dhaka for their final Group A fixture of the SAFF Championship. Both teams have shown attacking strength, with Bangladesh scoring in seven of their last eleven matches and Sri Lanka netting two or more in six of their last seven. The main tip is both teams to score, supported by Sri Lanka's unbeaten run in six of their last seven games. Recent head-to-head meetings are level, and Sri Lanka are also tipped to avoid defeat in this competitive encounter.
- Bangladesh take on Sri Lanka in the SAFF Championship
- Both teams to score tipped in Wednesday's Group A clash
- Get our Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka predictions in the SAFF Championship
- Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Predictions
- BTTS Tipped in Competitive Clash
- Bangladesh and Sri Lanka Level in Recent H2H
- Bangladesh Looking to Build on Winning Start
- Sri Lanka Left Frustrated by Bhutan Draw
- Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Squads and Team News
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Predictions
Bangladesh welcome Sri Lanka to National Stadium in Dhaka for their final Group A fixture of the SAFF Championship.
The hosts edged past Bhutan 1-0 in their opener, while Sri Lanka were held to an entertaining 2-2 draw with the same opponents.
In what looks like an evenly balanced contest, I have my stake on BTTS while I also fancy Sri Lanka to avoid defeat.
BTTS Tipped in Competitive Clash
- Bangladesh scored 1+ goals in 7 of their last 11 matches
- Bangladesh failed to win 10 of their last 13 matches
- Sri Lanka have seen BTTS in their last 2 matches
- Sri Lanka scored 2+ goals in 6 of their last 7 matches
- Sri Lanka are unbeaten in 6 of their last 7 matches
Bangladesh and Sri Lanka Level in Recent H2H
Bangladesh and Sri Lanka have met twice since 2020. Both teams claimed one victory.
Bangladesh Looking to Build on Winning Start
Bangladesh return to SAFF Championship action after a hard-fought 1-0 win against Bhutan in their Group A opener in Dhaka last Thursday.
After a frustrating hour, substitute Mohammad Ibrahim's goal secured an underwhelming win for the tournament hosts.
Thomas Dooley's side could have scored more, but were worthy winners at National Stadium.The Tigers of Bengal had more possession (59%-41%) and registered 17 shots to Bhutan's eight.
Both teams had three efforts on target, but Bangladesh recorded a significantly higher xG total (1.56-0.14).
Thursday's victory secured the hosts' place in the semi-finals following Sri Lanka's draw with Bhutan on Sunday.
Before last week's win, Bangladesh had endured a miserable run of form, losing five of their previous six internationals.
A 9-2 defeat against Indonesia in the ASEAN Cup last month was their heaviest loss since an 8-0 thrashing by Jordan in March 2016.
Sri Lanka Left Frustrated by Bhutan Draw
Sri Lanka come into Wednesday's Group A decider after a frustrating 2-2 draw against Bhutan at the National Stadium on Sunday.
Dawa Tshering fired Bhutan into a surprise first-half lead before Oliver Kelaart levelled the contest just two minutes later.
Waseem Razeek gave the Golden Army a 2-1 lead before Chencho Gyeltshen struck after the break to snatch a point for Bhutan.
Sri Lanka had the better of the chances, registering 13 shots to Bhutan's four, but were unable to make their dominance count.
Abdullah Al Mutairi's men have enjoyed a much-improved run of form in 20266, with five wins and only one defeat recorded in seven international fixtures.
The free-scoring South Asian nation scored 17 goals in those seven matches.
The Golden Army must now avoid a two-goal defeat to ensure their participation in next weekend's semi-finals.
Winners of this competition on just one previous occasion in 1993, Sri Lanka have been eliminated at the group stage in their past two appearances.
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Squads and Team News
Bangladesh Squad
Goalkeepers: Mitul Marma, Sujon Hossain, Mehedi Hasan Srabon.
Defenders: Tariq Kazi, Zayyan Ahmed, Saad Uddin, Rahmat Mia, Zidane Yousuf, Topu Barman (captain), Bishwanath Ghosh, Abdullah Omar Sajib, Taj Uddin.
Midfielders: Jamal Bhuyan, Sohel Rana, Md Sohel Rana, Ridoy, Hamza Choudhury, Shamit Shome, Shekh Morsalin, Quazem Shah.
Forwards: Fahamedul Islam, Rakib Hossain, Minhazul Karim Shadin, Shuki Itofusa, Farhaan Ali Wahid, Mohammad Ibrahim, Foysal Ahmed Fahim, Mahe Khan.
Bangladesh boss Dooley is tipped to make at least one change to his first XI this week.
Mohammad Ibrahim is expected to come into the starting lineup after his match-winning goal against Bhutan.
Topu Barman was forced out of the Bhutan contest after sustaining an injury in the pre-match warm-up, and is unlikely to feature on Wednesday.
Hamza Choudhury and Farhaan Ali Wahid are expected to join the squad, although their availability has yet to be confirmed.
Speaking ahead of the tournament, Dooley expressed confidence in his side's chances of winning the SAFF Championship.
"It's going to be hard work, playing with confidence, and fighting until the last minute. We believe it's going to happen this year, and we want to bring that confidence to the field," Dooley said.
Sri Lanka Squad
Goalkeepers: Sujan Perera (captain), Mohamed Mursith, Kaveesh Lakpriya Fernando.
Defenders: Ayman Zawahir, Jason Thayaparan, Claudio Kammerknecht, William Thomason, Anujan Rajendram, Barath Suresh, Steven Sacayaradjy, Jude Supan, Chalana Chameera.
Midfielders: Geremi Perera, Leon Perera, Adhavan Rajamohan, Garrett Kelly, Niloshan Senthurvasan, Dillon De Silva, Aman Faizer, Muhammedhu Munsif.
Forwards: Regize Canistan, Sam Durrant, Ahmed Waseem Razeek, Oliver Kelaart, Wade Dekker, Rahul Suresh, Remiyan Muthuccumaru, Mohammad Hasmeer.
Sri Lanka boss Abdullah Al Mutairi could make changes following Sunday's disappointing 2-2 draw against Bhutan.
Niloshan Senthurvasan is likely to earn a recall after replacing Geremi Perera at half-time.
Rahul Suresh and Dillon de Silva are also in contention after appearing as second-half substitutes.
Experienced defender Jason Thayaparan is the only confirmed injury absentee, having been ruled out with a knee injury.
Verdict
Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are separated by just two places in the FIFA Rankings, and a competitive encounter is expected in Dhaka.
I'm backing both teams to score, while I also fancy the visitors to avoid defeat in Wednesday's Group A decider.
I'm backing both teams to score, while I also fancy the visitors to avoid defeat in Wednesday's Group A decider.
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