Turkmenistan vs Malaysia: Malaysia begin their Asian Cup Qualification campaign in Group E with a clash against Turkmenistan in Kuala Lampur.
Match Details:
Teams: Turkmenistan vs Malaysia
Venue: Stadium Nasional Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lampur
Date: Wednesday 8th June, 2022
Time: 06:30 PM IST
Live Link: http://www.hotstar.com/
Preview
Turkmenistan head into this after a 1-0 loss to Thailand in a friendly clash on Friday.
Kraisorn scored for the hosts with two minutes left on the clock as Turkmenistan suffered back-to-back defeats. Turkmenistan has won just 2 of their last 6 matches played across 3 years.
Such has been the lack of football for the nation, which has affected their performance level.
On the other hand, Malaysia recently faced Indonesia in the AFF Suzuki Cup in December last year losing 4-1.
Raj broke the deadlock for the hosts before strikes from Arhan, Baggott and Jaya’s brace ensured a comfortable win.
Malaysia finished 3rd in the group stage with that loss and couldn’t progress to the next stage.
However, they have been in better form than the hosts with 3 wins from their previous 5 matches across competitions.
The visitors hope to begin on the right note and draw first blood with fixtures piling thick and fast; momentum and consistency being key.
Form Guide
Turkmenistan: WLWLL
Malaysia: LLWWW
Last Matches of both teams:
Turkmenistan 3-2 Lebanon
Malaysia 1-4 Indonesia
#Result | INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLY MATCH
(27/5/2022)FT: Thailand 🇹🇭 1-0 🇹🇲 Turkmenistan pic.twitter.com/gaAfLt5omv
— ASEAN FOOTBALL (@theaseanball) May 27, 2022
Where to watch the live streaming and broadcast of Turkmenistan vs Malaysia in India?
The match is live streamed on Hotstar VIP App, Jio TV.
Team News
Neither side has any injury concerns or suspensions to deal with ahead of this clash.
Turkmenistan possible 11:
Babayew, Khalmammedov, Saparow, Babajanow, Saparmammedov, Bayow, Rezhebov, Ilyasov, Amanow, Annayew and Titow
Malaysia possible 11:
Marlias, Davies, Cools, Saad, Piee, Rasid, Azih, Abba, Hanapi, Ahmad and Rasid
📸 Persiapan terakhir skuad Harimau Malaya di Padang Wisma FAM, petang tadi menjelang aksi sulung Kumpulan E, Kelayakan Piala Asia 2023 bertemu Turkmenistan di Stadium Nasional, Bukit Jalil, 9.00 malam esok.
Lagi gambar di https://t.co/bzInehfBQR#FAM #HarimauMalaya #ACQ2023 pic.twitter.com/ZYyedqXBYl
— FA Malaysia (@FAM_Malaysia) June 7, 2022
Prediction: Turkmenistan 0-1 Malaysia
A lack of playing time will affect the hosts’ playing manner and gaining important time on the pitch.
This advantage gives Malaysia the chances of securing the result and we see them doing so by the odd goal.