India vs Malaysia: The highly anticipated international friendly between India and Malaysia promises to be epic. Both teams are eager to test their mettle as they fine-tune their tactics. For India, it’s a chance to break their winless streak and reclaim home dominance, while Malaysia aims to build on their recent success and assert regional superiority.
Head-to-Head
- Total Matches: 32
- India Wins: 12
- Malaysia Wins: 12
- Draws: 8
Last Meeting
- Date: October 13, 2023
- Result: Malaysia 4 – 2 India
Predicted Lineups
India (3-4-3):
- Goalkeeper: Sandhu
- Defenders: Bheke, Jhingan, Ali
- Midfielders: Rai, Apuia, Suresh, Roshan
- Forwards: Chhangte, Choudhary, Fernandes
Malaysia (4-3-3):
- Goalkeeper: Hazmi
- Defenders: Davies, Cools, Tan, Ra’op
- Midfielders: Laine, Josue, Yahya
- Forwards: Rasid, Ahmad, Hanapi
10 Key Stats & Facts
- India is winless in their last 11 matches across all competitions.
- India has failed to win in their last six home games.
- India scores an average of 0.17 goals per match at home, compared to Malaysia’s 1 goal per match away.
- Malaysia has a 100% win rate when leading 0-1 away from home.
- India wins the first half in 18% of matches, slightly better than Malaysia’s 15%.
- When India trails 0-1 at home, they have never managed a comeback victory.
- The average goals in matches between the two teams is 2.8 per game.
- Malaysia has shown better form in the last five matches than India.
- India’s last home win against Malaysia was more than a decade ago.
- In terms of possession and set-pieces, Malaysia has been more clinical in converting chances.
Prediction
- India 1 – 1 Malaysia
This matchup is expected to be closely contested. While Malaysia has shown better recent form, India’s home support and tactical changes might help them salvage a draw.
Where to Watch
- Live Streaming: JioCinema
- Telecast: Sports 18 Network
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