Malaysia vs Indonesia Prediction 28 September 2026
🔊 Malaysia and Indonesia last met almost five years ago, with Indonesia winning 4-1 on that occasion. Tan Cheng Hoe was Malaysia's manager in December 2021, and he remains in charge now. Both sides began the ASEAN FIFA Cup with clean-sheet victories, and only the group winners advance to the final. Malaysia are nominally the home side, but the match is being played at Gelora Bung Karno, Indonesia's home stadium.
Head-to-head statistics Malaysia - Indonesia
Malaysia Team Overview
In June, the federation terminated the head coach's contract, and Tan Cheng Hoe temporarily took charge of the national team again. Over the summer he led the side to the semi-finals of the ASEAN Championship, where Malaysia lost twice to Vietnam without scoring. Ahead of this tournament, Bergson, Brad Tupp and Manuel Hidalgo - all recently granted Malaysian passports - joined the squad. At the same time, three players left the squad through injury, including right-back Faris Danish. Despite that, Malaysia beat Bangladesh 3-0 in the opening round. Arif Ayman scored twice, while 35-year-old Bergson netted on his debut. The Harimau Malaya now lead the group on goal difference.
Match Results: Malaysia
Indonesia Team Overview
In August, Indonesia had a poor ASEAN Championship. John Herdman's side failed to get out of their group, finishing behind Vietnam and Singapore. For this tournament, the coach has assembled a stronger squad - with Kevin Diks, Maarten Paes and Calvin Verdonk. The main absentee is captain Jay Idzes, who suffered a thigh injury in a match for Sassuolo and was not included in the squad. That said, they started well: Indonesia beat Singapore 2-0, keeping a clean sheet. Ragnar Oratmangoen opened the scoring, and Ole Romeny converted a penalty. A win over Malaysia would take Herdman's side to the top of the group.
Match Results: Indonesia
Correct Score Prediction
According to the algorithm's calculations, three outcomes stand out as most likely: 1-0 (16.43%), 0-0 (13.14%) and 0-1 (12.09%). The most probable scoreline is a narrow home win at 1-0, though the chances of a goalless draw and a narrow away win are also high.
The Reliable Bet
In 6 of Malaysia's last 7 home matches, the combined total has been fewer than five goals. With a first-place finish in the group at stake, a high-scoring affair seems even less likely. The odds aren't high, but there's plenty of margin in this bet. The pick is Total Goals - Under 4.5.
⭐ Editor's Prediction
Malaysia haven't been involved in high-scoring games recently: five matches in a row have produced fewer than four goals combined. Indonesia have failed to score more than two goals in eight consecutive away matches. Technically they will be the away side on 28 September as well, even if they are playing at their own stadium. With so much riding on the race for first place, we don't expect an open game. The bet is Total Goals - Under 3.5. Predicted score - 1:1.
Will this prediction come true?
No comments
Betting Tips: Malaysia - Indonesia
in 8 of last 9 home games.in 7 of last 8 away games.in last 5 Malaysia games against Indonesia.in 7 of last 8 Malaysia games.in 14 of last 16 Indonesia away games.in last 5 Indonesia games.in 6 of last 7 Malaysia home games.in 7 of last 8 Indonesia games.in last 5 games against Indonesia.Comparison of Teams Stats
Other predictions
