Comments on U23 Myanmar vs U23 Timor Leste, 8:00 p.m. July 16: Deciding the second place

Football prediction U23 Myanmar vs U23 Timor Leste, Group C U23 Southeast Asia 2025 at 20:00 on July 16 - force information, expected lineup, form, history of confrontation. The match between U23 Myanmar and U23 Timor Leste has the decisive meaning of deciding the second place in Group C. With the importance of the match and both teams having their own strengths, it is likely that this encounter will end in a draw.

Comments before the match U23 Myanmar vs U23 Timor Leste

Timor Leste is not out of the race for naturalization to improve the strength of the national football team. Like many other countries in Southeast Asia, the country located in the east of Timor Island has tried to recruit players of Timorese origin in recent times. Currently, in the U23 squad, they have players playing in Australia, Indonesia, Ireland and Portugal. The talent and experience that mixed-race players bring is very important, significantly improving Timor Leste's competitiveness.

It should be noted that Timor Leste is also working hard to develop its internal resources. At the 2022 Southeast Asian U23 Football Championship, they caused a surprise by finishing third overall. They also had some good performances at the 32nd SEA Games or the 2024 Asian U23 qualifiers.

Meanwhile, Myanmar still relies on domestic players. They may not be highly rated, but their commitment and determination cannot be underestimated. At the 32nd SEA Games, U23 Myanmar reached the semi-finals. At the 2023 Southeast Asian U23 tournament, they only lost to Thailand in Group A matches.

Form, head-to-head history U23 Myanmar vs U23 Timor Leste

In the most recent confrontation in the group stage of SEA Games 32, U23 Myanmar defeated U23 Timor Leste with a score of 1-0. The two teams also met in the group stage of SEA Games 31 and U23 Myanmar defeated their opponents with a score of 3-2 in Viet Tri, Phu Tho . At the first Southeast Asian U23 held in 2005, U23 Myanmar even won against U23 Timor Leste with a score of 7-0.

In preparation for the 2025 Southeast Asian U23 tournament, Myanmar U23 had two important friendly matches against China U23. Although they lost both matches, they played with great effort, only receiving results of 1-2 and 0-2.

Team information U23 Myanmar vs U23 Timor Leste

Both teams have their best squads for the match. U23 Timor Leste will rely on players playing abroad such as Farrugia (Manningham United), Jackson Fowler (Sydney Olympic) or Kenny Ximenes (Dollingstown). On the U23 Myanmar side, the hope will be Than Toe Aung, Yint Phyo and Zaw Win Thein.

Expected lineup U23 Myanmar vs U23 Timor Leste

U23 Timor Leste: Nogueira, Rivaldo, Farrugia, Correia, Fowler, Zenivio, Freteliano, Figo, Xavier, Ximenes, Canavaro.

U23 Myanmar: Hein Htet Soe, Zin Hein, Pyae Sone, Yan Lin Thu, Bhone, Arkar Kyaw, Moe Swe, Yint Phyo, Zaw Win Thein, Chit Aye, Than Toe Aung.

Score prediction U23 Myanmar 1-1 U23 Timor Leste

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