Comments on U23 Thailand vs U23 Myanmar, 20:00 July 22: Semi-final ticket within reach

TPO - Football commentary U23 Thailand vs U23 Myanmar, group stage of U23 Southeast Asia 2025, at 22:00 on July 22 - Information on forces, expected lineup, form, history of confrontation. U23 Thailand is holding a big advantage before the decisive confrontation with U23 Myanmar in the race for a ticket to the semi-finals.

Pre-match review

Before arriving in Indonesia to participate in the 2025 Southeast Asian U23 Championship, Thailand U23 had to face many skeptical eyes. Losing all 5 friendly matches at the beginning of the year, including a 2-3 defeat to Hong Kong U23 (China), made the public in the Golden Temple country doubt the true ability of the current young players.

However, the “Little War Elephants” quickly dispelled those doubts with an impressive debut. Facing U23 Timor Leste, a team that had just caused a surprise with a 4-4 draw against U23 Myanmar, coach Thawatchai Damrong-Ongtrakul and his team still played exceptionally well and won 4-0. It was a match in which key players such as Ratree, Yotsakorn and Buaphan all demonstrated their class and cohesion in their playing style.

With 3 full points and a superior goal difference, U23 Thailand is in a big advantage in the race for a ticket to the semi-finals. They only need to not lose in the crucial match against U23 Myanmar to be sure to maintain the top position in Group C.

Unlike Thailand's comfortable situation, Myanmar U23 must win to have any hope of advancing. The unfortunate 4-4 draw against Timor Leste caused coach Hisashi Kurosaki's team to lose the right to self-determination.

It was a match in which Myanmar took the lead many times, even creating a two-goal gap at times, but laxity and lack of concentration in defense caused them to drop 3 points in the final minutes.

Now, U23 Myanmar is in a “back against the wall” situation. A draw is not enough, because with the unpredictable developments in Group A and B, the ticket to the next round as the second-placed team with the best record is also very difficult. Therefore, only a victory can help U23 Myanmar get through the narrow door to the semi-finals.

However, with what has been shown, this task is almost impossible. The U23 Myanmar defense plays too uncertainly, while the midfield often loses control of the ball in the midfield.

Statistics show that they lost the ball 20 times in the midfield area in the match against Timor Leste, an alarming number when facing a team with the ability to change state extremely quickly like U23 Thailand.

Form, head-to-head record

The head-to-head record is completely in favor of U23 Thailand, as they have won all 4 recent encounters with U23 Myanmar. Notably, at the 2023 Southeast Asian U23 tournament, the "Little War Elephants" easily defeated their opponents with a score of 3-0 in a completely dominant match.

The overwhelming history of confrontation and the excitement after the impressive opening match will certainly give U23 Thailand more motivation to extend their winning streak and assert their position against this familiar opponent.

Force information

The two teams have the strongest forces.

Expected lineup

U23 Thailand: Sorawat, Noiwong, Suksakrit, Buaphan, Jensen, Namphueng, Boonlha, Ratree, Praphanth, Burapha, Phochai.

U23 Myanmar: Soe Hein Htet; Yan Htoo Wai, Hein Khant Zin, Wai Yan Lin Thu, Chaw Sa Khant; Aung Shine Wanna, Phyo Ye Yint, Swe Moe; Oo Min Maw, Thein Zaw Win, Aung Than Toe

Score prediction: U23 Thailand 2-0 U23 Myanmar

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