Myanmar vs Malaysia Predictions & Tips - Malaysia Tipped to Claim ASEAN Championship Win
Malaysia begin their ASEAN Championship campaign against Myanmar as favorites due to their strong recent form and historical head-to-head advantage. Myanmar have shown inconsistency, suffering heavy defeats in recent lead-up matches, while Malaysia, despite a coaching change, bring a four-win streak prior to their last match. Both teams announced squads with a mix of experience and new faces, but Malaysia's consistency tips the balance in their favor for a low-scoring away win.
- Myanmar host Malaysia in ASEAN Championship opener
- Malaysia tipped to claim low-scoring victory on Saturday
- Get our Myanmar vs Malaysia tips for the ASEAN Championship
- Myanmar vs Malaysia Predictions
- Malaysia Backed to Win
- Malaysia Lead Recent Head to Head Record
- Myanmar Remain Inconsistent
- Malaysia Look For a Response
- Myanmar vs Malaysia Squads and Team News
Myanmar vs Malaysia Predictions
Malaysia begin their ASEAN Championship campaign against Myanmar on Saturday.
The away side have the edge in form and past meetings, and look likely to edge to victory this weekend.
I have my stake in Malaysia to bag three points, while I also expected under 3.5 goals at Thuwunna Stadium.
Malaysia Backed to Win
- Myanmar lost 4 of their last 7 matches
- Myanmar have seen under 2.5 goals in 4 of their last 5 matches against Malaysia
- Malaysia won their last 2 matches against Myanmar
- Malaysia won 4 of their last 5 matches
Malaysia Edge Recent Head to Head Record
Myanmar and Malaysia have met on five occasions since 2014. Malaysia won their last two encounters while Myanmar secured 1-0 wins in 2016 and 2017.
Myanmar Remain Inconsistent
Myanmar face their first ASEAN Championship contest in mixed form with three wins and two defeats recorded in five games played this year.
The White Angels fell to a one-sided 4-0 defeat against ASEAN champions Vietnam in their final warm-up fixture last week after a 5-1 reversal against the Philippines in June.
Former North Korean boss Jorn Andersen has now taken charge of a side who had scored three successive victories earlier this year before their recent reversals.
Ranked 158th in the world, the White Angels are making their 16th appearance at the ASEAN Championships. Myanmar’s best performance was a semi-final run in 2016.
Past encounters against Malaysia have been a struggle. Myanmar scored just one goal in five meetings over the past 12 years.
Malaysia Look For a Response
Malaysia come into the ASEAN Championship having not played since a 3-1 defeat to Vietnam in an AFC Asian Cup qualifier in March.
That result ended Malaysia's hopes of qualifying for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup and led to the departure of head coach Peter Cklamovski less than three months later.
Caretaker coach Tan Cheng Hoe now takes charge of his first fixture this week.
Before their defeat against the ASEAN champions, Malaysia had enjoyed a four-game winning streak, including a dominant 5-1 win against Laos.
Competing in this competition for the 16th time, the White Angels last lifted the trophy in 2010.
Myanmar vs Malaysia Squads and Team News
Myanmar Squad
Goalkeepers: Sann Satt Naing, Nay Lin Htet, Zin Nyi Nyi Aung
Defenders: Myat Phone Khant, Hein Zeyar Lin, Soe Moe Kyaw, Nanda Kyaw, Zwe Khant Min, Hein Phyo Win, Phyo Pyae Sone
Midfielders: Kyaw Min Oo, Lwin Moe Aung, Wai Linn Aung, Maung Maung Lwin, Khun Kyaw Zin Hein, Min Maw Oo, Shine Wunna Aung, Aung Myo Khant, Hein Htet Aung, Myat Kaung Khant, Ye Yint Aung, Zaw Win Thein, Kaung Myat Nyein
Forwards: Than Paing, Win Naing Tun, Saw Myo Zaw
Myanmar boss Andersen has a 25-man squad available for Saturday’s ASEAN Championship contest.
Experienced midfielder Maung Maung Lwin is poised to win his 91st international cap.
Andersen expressed his delight after being appointed Myanmar head coach.
“I am delighted to be in Myanmar,” the 63-year-old said at a press conference on Wednesday.
“I will work to help develop Myanmar’s players and achieve as much success as possible with the national team.”
Malaysia Squad
Goalkeepers: Azri Ghani, Rahadiazli Rahalim, Haziq Aiman
Defenders: Jimmy Raymond, Ubaidullah Shamsul, V. Ruventhiran, Rodney Celvin Akwensivie, Aysar Hadi, Ibrahim Manusi, Alif Ahmad, Faris Danish
Midfielders: Wan Kuzain, Zhafri Yahya, Ezequiel Aguero, Endrick, Daryl Sham, Ziad El Basheer, Aliff Haiqal
Forwards: Haqimi Azim, Hadi Fayyadh, Engku Nur Shakir, Fazrul Amir, Paulo Josue, Syafiq Ahmad, G. Pavithran, Mohamadou Sumareh
Caretaker coach Tan Cheng Hoe named an inexperienced squad for the upcoming ASEAN Championship. Eight uncapped players have been included in the selection.
DPMM forward Syafiq Ahmad has been included and is tipped to win his 44th cap on Saturday.
Verdict
Malaysia have a decent recent record, and they should have enough quality to edge to victory in a likely low-scoring contest.
An away win is my first pick, while I also have a stake on under 2.5 goals scored.
An away win is my first pick, while I also have a stake on under 2.5 goals scored.
Malaysia Win
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