Sri Lanka vs Bhutan Prediction
⚽️ Bhutan’s national team have lost seven of their last eight matches, which explains why they head into this international friendly against Sri Lanka as clear underdogs. While Sri Lanka’s recent form is slightly more encouraging, it would be unwise to assume they are guaranteed winners. Catch all the action on 8 June at 11:30. For a more insightful prediction, take a look at the teams’ key stats below.
Head-to-Head
📊 Over the past decade, these national teams have faced each other just once. That meeting came in a 2024 friendly, where Sri Lanka claimed a 2-0 victory.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

Sri Lanka Team Overview
Sri Lanka last played an official match on in the Asian Cup qualifiers, securing a 3-1 away victory over Chinese Taipei.
Here are the key match stats (Sri Lanka vs Chinese Taipei):
- Possession: 42% vs 58%;
- Corners: 2 vs 3;
- Yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- Shots on target: 4 vs 2.
Sri Lanka’s current international campaign has ended in yet another disappointment. Their bid for a spot at the 2026 World Cup came to a close back in October 2023, as they failed to get past Yemen, losing 4-1 on aggregate. In Asian Cup 2027 qualifying, Sri Lanka finished third in their group, though they did manage to pull off a shock result by taking points off Turkmenistan with a 1-0 win.
In recent friendlies, the Islanders have picked up two wins, one draw, and suffered two defeats in their last five outings. Over that stretch, they have averaged 0.8 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match.
Match Results: Sri Lanka

Bhutan Team Overview
Bhutan’s most recent official fixture took place on , when they faced Cambodia in a friendly and suffered a 0-4 defeat.
The match statistics (Bhutan vs Cambodia) were as follows:
- Possession: 33% vs 67%;
- Corners: 2 vs 11;
- Fouls committed: 5 vs 3;
- Yellow cards: 1 vs 0;
- Shots on target: 0 vs 4.
Bhutan have largely mirrored Sri Lanka’s trajectory. In the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, they fell to Hong Kong (2-4 on aggregate), while their Asian Cup 2027 qualifying campaign saw them finish third in their group, picking up points against Brunei (2-1) and Yemen (0-0).
In friendlies, Bhutan have managed just one win in their last seven outings. They’ve suffered three heavy defeats-including a rout by Cambodia-as well as heavy losses to the Central African Republic (0-6) and India (1-6). Over their last five games, Bhutan have recorded a single victory alongside four defeats. Their attacking output stands at just 0.4 goals scored per match, while conceding an average of 2.6.
Match Results: Bhutan
Match Outcome Prediction
Trends- Bhutan have lost 6 of their last 7 matches (International Friendlies).
Total Goals Prediction
Trends- Under 3.5 goals has landed in each of Sri Lanka’s last 7 matches (International Friendlies).
Corners Prediction
Trends- Over 7.5 corners has been recorded in 6 of Bhutan’s last 7 matches (International Friendlies).
Editorial Prediction
Bhutan have lost six of their last seven friendlies, suffering heavy defeats on three occasions. Over the past year, Sri Lanka have shown resilience both in exhibition matches and official fixtures, often challenging teams ranked well above Bhutan. Our prediction for this match is a Sri Lanka win.