Thailand FC meets with Kyrgyzstan FC aiming to improvements in their campaign, as they are having problems when it comes to consistency. Both teams are now on their way to their second consecutive appearance in the Asian Cup. Thailand were able to qualify in the contest after a 3-0 win against Maldives during the third round of the qualifiers. Additionally, last edition, Thailand were finally able to escape the group stage of the contest. Meanwhile, Kyrgyzstan had a dominating qualifiers, which is why it is not surprising they qualified here. Kyrgyzstan were unbeaten during their qualifying campaign, a record they aim to repeat here. The meeting between these two teams is on January 16, 2023, at 10:30 PM (GMT+8).
Thailand FC
Thailand made it to the group stage of the 2026 World Cup for the first time since 1972, thanks to their successful 2019 Asian Cup campaign. The War Elephants have won back-to-back ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) titles and are currently in a position to advance into the third stage of 2026 World Cup qualifying. However, the Thailand FA shifted their focus to Masatada Ishii, who made his managerial debut in a disappointing match against Georgia. Thailand has conceded 17 goals in their previous five matches, with 13 of those strikes coming in two games. The team has never won their opening group fixture in the competition, but they defeated Kyrgyzstan in a June 2001 friendly. Thailand enters the tournament after a 5-0 win against Japan in an international friendly on New Year’s Day.
Thailand’s Saranon Anuin, Santiphap Channgom, and Theerathon Bunmathan are all in contention for international caps. Sarach Yooyen, Teerasil Dangda, and Pansa Hemviboon scored in their opening third-round qualifying fixture against the Maldives, helping them secure second place.
Kyrgyzstan FC
Kyrgyzstan made a strong start at the 2019 Asian Cup, advancing into the last 16 with a 3-1 victory over the Philippines. Despite losing four of their five games in the tournament four years ago, the White Falcons were a handful, losing to China in their opener and the United Arab Emirates in a thrilling round of 16 encounter. Stefan Tarkovic will try to replicate the success of his predecessor, Aleksandr Krestinin, who was in charge until April 2023. Despite losing three of his first four matches, Kyrgyzstan has been unbeaten this year, defeating Vietnam in a friendly. Their upcoming match against Saudi Arabia will likely put pressure on them, with second place between Thailand and Oman. Kyrgyzstan is currently narrowly behind in the third round of their World Cup qualification campaign.
Kyrgyzstan’s three international players, including Sultan Chomoev, Amantur Shamurzaev, and Eldiyar Zarypbekov, are set to compete in the tournament. Their captain Kayrat Zhyrgalbek uulu, currently have an all-time national team record of 65 caps.
Prediction:
Thailand FC (2.5)
Odds: -0.84
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