Thailand vs Myanmar Prediction 8 August 2026
🔊 While there is still hope, Myanmar will keep playing. That is the attitude the visitors brought to Bangkok for the final group stage match of the AFF Championship. Thailand have secured first place in the group and a semi-final spot at the ASEAN tournament. Myanmar need nothing less than a win - against an opponent they have never beaten in over 20 years of meetings.
Head-to-Head
📊 Throughout the entire history of their rivalry, Myanmar have never beaten Thailand in ten matches. Only two games ended in a draw. The last time the two sides met on the pitch was in 2022 in a friendly, which ended in a crushing victory for the Thai side (6:0).
Head-to-head statistics Thailand - Myanmar
Thailand Team Overview
Thailand won their previous tournament match away against the Philippines (1:0) thanks to a goal five minutes before the end of regular time. But the win was deserved, as Thailand had six shots on target against one for their opponents and held possession for 68% of the match.
Thailand have already clinched first place in the group ahead of schedule. With crucial playoff matches on the horizon, the coaching staff will almost certainly rest their key players, who may only appear on the pitch in the second half. But even a reserve lineup from the region's highest-ranked FIFA team will not hand the initiative to the visitors. Given that Thailand have scored in 9 of their last 10 matches, at least one goal from even a second-string side is worth expecting.
Match Results: Thailand
Myanmar Team Overview
Myanmar beat Laos 7-2 in their previous ASEAN Championship match and moved closer to their dream of reaching the playoffs. Laos were given no chance, with Myanmar putting seven shots on target and holding 58% possession. The seven corners conceded at their own end are a concern, though.
Myanmar have kept their playoff hopes alive until the final round - that in itself is an achievement. Their hopes rest on picking up points and counting on Malaysia slipping up in their parallel match against the Philippines. The chances of success in Bangkok are very slim, but Myanmar will try to maintain the momentum from their winning match against Laos and look to make it a contest from the first minutes. Myanmar scored in 7 of their last 8 games, though their opponents included the Philippines (4:1 and 1:5) and Malaysia (1:2).
Match Results: Myanmar
Prediction for the 1st half
Last 10 matches (overall):
- wins: 6 vs 4;
- losses: 1 vs 1;
- draws: 3 vs 5;
- average first half total: 1.3 (scored - 1.1, conceded - 0.2) vs 1.7 (scored - 1, conceded - 0.7).
- Thailand have scored in the 1st half in 5 consecutive head-to-head matches between these teams (ASEAN Championship).
- Thailand have scored in the 1st half at home in 6 of their last 7 matches (ASEAN Championship).
Prediction on the over/under
Statistics: Thailand vs Myanmar
- average total in the tournament: 2.67 vs 5.67;
- average total goals scored: 2.67 vs 4;
- average total in the 1st half: 1 vs 2.33;
- average total in the 2nd half: 1.67 vs 1.67;
- Thailand: average total at home in the tournament - 2;
- Myanmar: average total away in the tournament - 4;
- last 10 matches (average total): 2.6 (home - 1.8) vs 2 (away - 1.8).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in last 6 Thailand home games.
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 0:3 (3/18, 16.7%);
- Thailand at home most often finish matches: 2:0 (1/1, 100%);
- Myanmar away most often play: 1:4 (1/1, 100%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
2:1 - 9.89% (odds 7)
2:0 - 7.64% (odds 6.5)
1:0 - 7.51% (odds 7.5)
⭐ Editor's Pick
The likely scenario is one where Myanmar try to score in the first half hour and then shut up shop defensively. But Thailand will be ready for that, with fresh players coming onto the pitch who have something to prove to both the manager and the fans. The hosts will quickly punish Myanmar for their eagerness and boldness, and then calmly see out the match. The pressure from the visitors should be enough for at least one goal, but it won't be enough. The bet is both teams to score (yes). Predicted score - 2:1 in favour of Thailand.
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