Malaysia will host Thailand for the first leg of the semi-finals of the AFF Championship. The winner of this tie will face the winner of the match between Indonesia and Vietnam in the Grand Final of the prestigious tournament. Malaysia finished second in Group B with nine points while their rivals topped Group A with a total of 10 points. With the second leg taking place three days later, it will be important for both the countries to go all out for that crucial win.
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tally details
malaysia vs thailand | key details |
date | January 7, 2023 |
Location | Bukit Jalil Stadium |
kickoff time india | 6:00 pm Indian time |
kickoff time malaysia | 8:30 p.m. MYT |
Kickoff Time Thailand | 7:30 pm ICT |
Malaysia will be satisfied with their form in recent games. In their last six outings, they have four wins with only two losses. Apart from a heavy 3–0 loss to Vietnam during the group stages, it has been a successful tournament for Malaysia so far. This will be the country’s first appearance in the semi-finals of the AFF Championship since 2018 and they will be looking to make the most of it.
Thailand will be very pleased with how its recent games have turned out. They have earned four wins with a draw and a loss. Thailand have averaged over three goals per game so far in the AFF Championship and will look to hurt Malaysia with their attacking prowess. It will be very important for Thailand to post a manageable total in the second leg.
probable lineup
With it being the semi-finals, there seems to be no reason for the coaches to deviate from their tried and tested system other than injuries. The strongest XI will be selected with the aim of taking another step towards the title.
form guide
malaysia
Opponents | Number |
Singapore | 4-1(W) |
Vietnam | 3-0 (L) |
Laos | 5-0 (W) |
Myanmar | 0-1 (W) |
Bangladesh | 4-1(W) |
Thailand
Opponents | Number |
cambodia | 3-1 (W) |
Indonesia | 1-1 |
Philippines | 4-0 (W) |
brunei | 0-5(W) |
Uzbekistan | 2-0 (L) |
head to head
last 5 matches | result |
thailand lost to malaysia | 0-1 |
malaysia beat thailand | 2-1 |
thailand attracted malaysia | 2-2 |
malaysia attracted thailand | 0-0 |
malaysia beat thailand | 3-2 |
malaysia vs thailand schedule and fixture
The AFF Championship match between Malaysia and Thailand will take place at the Bukit Jalil Stadium on Saturday at 6:00 PM IST.
Where to watch Malaysia vs Thailand?
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