U23 Thailand has set a major goal to win against Malaysia to earn a place in the Asian Championship final round.

What time is the U23 Thailand vs U23 Malaysia match, and where to watch live?

• Time: 7:30 PM, September 9th
• Venue: Thammasat Stadium, Thailand
• Tournament: Group F, 2026 U23 Asian Championship qualifiers
• Live broadcast: To be updated

Expected Lineups for U23 Thailand vs U23 Malaysia

• U23 Thailand:Chommaphat Boonlert, Pattaraphon Suksa-kid, Pol-ake Maneekorn, Waris Chuthong, Chanapat Buaphan, Chanon Thamma, Sittha Bunlha, Chaipol Odton, Seksan Ratree, Yoskorn Burapha, Thanawut Phochai
• U23 Malaysia:Zulhilmi, Aysar Hadi, Ubaidullah, Shafizan, Muhammad, Aiman Yusuf, Haiqal Haqeemi, Fergus Tierney, Alif, Haqimi Azin, Aliff Izwan

Preview of U23 Thailand vs U23 Malaysia: A Must-Win Match

After a dramatic draw with Lebanon in the second match, U23 Thailand currently leads Group F with 4 points and a better goal difference. However, the ticket to advance is not yet guaranteed for coach Thawachai Damrongongtrakun’s team as they still have one more match to play.

In the final round, the host team will face their Southeast Asian rivals, U23 Malaysia. Being in a group with strong teams like Thailand and Lebanon means Malaysia’s chances to advance are slim. Nevertheless, their recent 7-0 win over Mongolia has reignited hope for coach Nafuzi Zain’s squad.

In theory, U23 Thailand is considered the stronger side and is likely to claim victory in this match. Through two games, the home players have shown confident play with an effective offense. However, they must not be complacent.

Because U23 Malaysia still has a chance to qualify. Speaking to the media, Malaysia’s coach said: "I feel relieved with this win, having secured valuable three points, and I am proud of the players for bouncing back after the loss to Lebanon. The 7-0 victory over Mongolia is a crucial result that keeps our hopes alive."

Notable statistics before the U23 Thailand vs U23 Malaysia match

• U23 Thailand’s last 5 matches: 2 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss
• U23 Malaysia’s last 5 matches: 1 win, 1 draw, 3 losses
• In the last 5 encounters, U23 Thailand won 3 times, U23 Malaysia won once

Predicted score: U23 Thailand 2-1 U23 Malaysia