Malaysia FC is looking to resume their perfect run in the World Cup Qualifiers when they meet with Oman FC, for their qualifiers. Fortunately for these two squads, they are both having a good momentum, as they are coming from wins. Malaysia is heading into this game with confidence, as they remain to be unbeaten in the contest. Due to their perfect run, Malaysia are currently at the top of their group, earning six points from their two matches. Meanwhile, Oman is fortunate that they are also coming from a win before this match, bringing them momentum. Additionally, Oman are currently at the second of the group standings, with three points from their one win and one loss. The meeting between these two teams is on March 21, 2024, at 2:00 AM (GMT+8).
Malaysia FC
Malaysia, like their hosts, failed to progress from the group stage at the Asian Cup, with three matches resulting in one draw and two defeats. They started the campaign with defeats against Jordan and Bahrain, but salvaged a point in their final group match against South Korea. Despite finishing bottom of their Asian Cup group, Malaysia has started their World Cup qualifying campaign positively, winning a narrow 1-0 victory over Chinese Taipei. They currently sit top of the group with a three-point buffer to Kyrgyzstan and Oman. However, they may be the underdogs, currently sitting 52 places below Oman in the FIFA World Rankings. Malaysia will aim to put their underwhelming campaign behind them as they return to the World Cup qualifiers, where they have a 100% record after the opening two matches.
Syihan Hazmi will play for Malaysia, with Shahrul Saad, Dion Cools, and Dominic Tan guarding the goalkeeper. Lok will be the main central striker, with Arif Aiman and Faisal Halim providing support.
Oman FC
Oman’s qualifying campaign for the Asian Cup was mixed after a 3-0 win over Chinese Taipei and a 1-0 defeat to Kyrgyzstan. After a November international window, Oman put their qualifying bid on hold to focus on their fifth appearance. They started the tournament with wins over China and the United Arab Emirates but struggled to produce another win in Qatar. Oman finished in third place, three points behind the top two. Their underwhelming performance in Qatar led to the departure of Branko Ivankovic, who left after four years in charge. Jaroslav Silhavy, the former Czech Republic boss, aims to start his tenure with a win against Malaysia. Oman finished third in Group F in the AFC Asian Cup, and they will be aiming to return to winning ways against an opposing side who have lost their last two encounters.
Silhavy may choose Ahmed Al-Khamisi and Ghanim Al-Habashi as his two centre-backs, while Arshad Al-Alawi and Ahmed Al-Kaabi may be chosen for full-back positions. Muhsen Al-Ghassani may be assigned to lead the Oman line.
Prediction:
Malaysia FC (2.0)
Odds: -0.90
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