Myanmar host Indonesia at the Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon on Monday for their opening game of the 2024 ASEAN Championship in Group B. The sides have been drawn alongside Vietnam, the Philippines and Laos.
Ranked 167th in the world, the Burmese Lions are set to make their 15th appearance in the competition. But, having endured a tough run in 2024, they are seen as outsiders.
In eight official games this year, Myo Hlaing Win's side have won just once: a 2-0 win over Sri Lanka in a friendly back in October, while losing five times, including a staggering 7-0 shellacking at the hands of Syria.
On the other hand, the Garuda Team come into the fixture after wrapping up a disappointing campaign in the third round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. They won just once, and it came in their last fixture, where they defeated Saudi Arabia 2-0, courtesy of a brace from Marselino Philipus.
They have called up 24 players for this month's ASEAN Championship, comprising mainly inexperienced players. In fact, 16 of the players in the side are uncapped, and only four have made over 10 appearances so far.
Myanmar vs Indonesia Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- There have been 16 clashes between the sides in the past, with Indonesia winning nine games over Myanmar and losing just four times.
- Only three fixtures between the rivals have ever ended in a draw, and interestingly, they've all been 0-0: in 2002 (AFF Championship), 2006 (Merdeka Tournament) and 2016 (friendly).
- The Gardua Team have beaten Myanmar in their last three encounters: 3-0 in October 2018, 2-0 in March 2019 and 4-1 in November 2021.
- The Burmese Lions are winless in their last three official games: 0-0 draw vs Sri Lanka, 3-2 loss vs Singapore, and 3-2 defeat vs Lebanon.
- In eight official games this year, Myanmar have won just once: a 2-0 victory against Sri Lanka in an October friendly, while losing five times.
Myanmar vs Indonesia Prediction
The Garuda Team have a terrific record against Myanmar and have seen a better record than their rivals overall. They may face some resistance in this match, but should ultimately come away with all three points.
Prediction: Myanmar 0-2 Indonesia
Myanmar vs Indonesia Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Indonesia to win
Tip 2 - Goals over/under 2.5: Under 2.5 goals
Tip 3 - Both teams to score: No