Thailand U23 vs Kyrgyzstan U23 Preview and Betting Tips - Open Asian Games Clash to Produce Goals

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Last updated: Mon 14 Sep 2026 13:32

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Both teams enter with inconsistent form and leaky defences.
Thailand holds a historical advantage over Kyrgyzstan.
Expect goals with attacking talent on both sides.

Players of Thailand U23 line up for team photo (Getty Images)

Thailand U23 vs Kyrgyzstan U23 Asian Games Preview
Key Stats
Thailand with the Edge
Thailand Out of Sorts
Kyrgyzstan Struggling for Form
Team News & Predicted Line-ups

Thailand U23 vs Kyrgyzstan U23 Asian Games Preview

Thailand and Kyrgyzstan square off in their opening Group A fixture in the football event at the Asian Games.

Neither team comes into this clash in their best form, and with both defences looking vulnerable, goals can be expected here.

Key Stats

Thailand U23 have scored in nine of their last 10 matches in all competitions.
Thailand U23 have conceded in seven of their last nine matches in all competitions.
Kyrgyzstan U23 have scored in five of their last seven matches in all competitions.
Kyrgyzstan U23 have conceded in nine of their last 10 matches in all competitions.

Thailand with the Edge

There have been only two previous meetings between both teams, with Thailand claiming a 2-0 victory back in 2006 before playing out a 1-1 draw in a friendly in June.

Thailand Out of Sorts

Thailand’s last outing was a friendly back in June as they suffered a 5-2 defeat to United Arab Emirates. They were no match for the superior quality of their rivals, with efforts from Thanakrit Chotmuangpak and Jehhanafee Mamah proving a mere consolation.

That result is part of a poor run of form for Thailand, who are struggling at the moment. Thawatchai Damrong-Ongtrakul’s team have only won two of their last 10 matches in all competitions, losing three of the last four fixtures in that run.

As highlighted by the defeat to United Arab Emirates, one of the issues for Thailand is poor defending, failing to keep a clean sheet in seven of their last 10 matches in all competitions. However, they have shown some attacking quality, scoring in nine of their last 10 matches in all competitions.

Kyrgyzstan Struggling for Form

Kyrgyzstan were victorious in their last outing, picking up a 1-0 victory over South Korea in a friendly back in June. They were made to work hard for the win, with Yryskeldi Madanov’s effort seven minutes from time proving to be the difference.

That was a rare win for Kyrgyzstan, who have found things difficult lately. They were winless in their previous nine matches in all competitions, suffering six defeats in this run.

One similarity with Thailand is that Kyrgyzstan have also looked shaky at the back lately, conceding in nine of their last 10 matches in all competitions. However, Edmar’s team have scored in five of the last seven matches in this run.

Team News & Predicted Line-ups

Thailand (4-3-3): Sorawat Phosaman; Chanon Thamma, Chanapach Buaphan, Pichitchai Sienkrathok, Nathan James; Sittha Boonlha, Paripan Wongsa, Thanakrit Chotmuangpak; Thanwut Phochai, Jehhanafee Mamah, Chawanwit Saelao.

Chotmuangpak and Mamah have stood out for Thailand lately, and both men should retain their places in the team. Buaphan is expected to start at the heart of the defence alongside Sienkrathok.

Kyrgyzstan (4-2-3-1): Kurmanbek Nurlanbekov; Christian Brauzman, Altay Raimbekov, Rauf Asinov, Said Datsiev; Mirlan Bekberdinov, Bektur, Kochkonbaev; Kairat Abdirasulov, Kimi Merk, Beknaz Almazbekov; Marlen Murzakhmatov.

Murzakhmatov is expected to lead the line for Uzbekistan, with Merk and Almazbekov providing support. Bekberdinov should start in midfield while Bauzman and Raimbekov are set to feature in central defence.

Verdict

Thailand U23 v Kyrgyzstan U23

Thailand and Kyrgyzstan will be keen to end their recent poor run and are likely to serve up an open contest.

With neither defence looking solid at the moment, both teams can be backed to score here.

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Worked as a sports anchor on radio between 2007 and 2012 before switching to television. Tolu was the lead presenter for the Italian Serie A, English Premier League and German Bundesliga on satellite television in Africa and joined SuperSport in 2017. He began writing for freetips.com in 2018 and has a deep knowledge of the African leagues as well as Europe's top 5 leagues including the UEFA Champions League and Europa League. Favourite Sports: Football addict with interests in boxing and tennis.