India vs Malaysia Preview: Lineup, Prediction and Where To Watch

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India vs Malaysia Preview: Lineup, Prediction and Where To Watch

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

  1. India is winless in their last 11 matches across all competitions.
  2. India has failed to win in their last six home games.
  3. India scores an average of 0.17 goals per match at home, compared to Malaysia’s 1 goal per match away.
  4. Malaysia has a 100% win rate when leading 0-1 away from home.
  5. India wins the first half in 18% of matches, slightly better than Malaysia’s 15%.
  6. When India trails 0-1 at home, they have never managed a comeback victory.
  7. The average goals in matches between the two teams is 2.8 per game.
  8. Malaysia has shown better form in the last five matches than India.
  9. India’s last home win against Malaysia was more than a decade ago.
  10. 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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