Comments and predictions for U23 Myanmar vs U23 Timor Leste: The underdog makes a comeback
The match between U23 Myanmar vs U23 Timor Leste in the 2025 Southeast Asian U23 tournament will take place at 8:00 p.m. on July 16. Nghe An Newspaper analyzes performance, makes football comments and predicts the score.
Latest information on U23 Myanmar vs U23 Timor Leste
Both U23 Myanmar and U23 Timor Leste have the strongest squads in the opening match of Group C. U23 Myanmar has familiar names in the squad such as Zin Hein, Than Toe Aung and goalkeeper Hein Htet Soe - players who have participated in many youth tournaments in the region. However, due to limited preparation conditions, this team does not have much time to train and compete before the tournament.
Meanwhile, U23 Timor Leste brings to the tournament a deep squad, combining domestic players and some faces of Timorese blood who play in Australia, Portugal, Ireland and Singapore. Notable names include defender Rivaldo, midfielder Zenivio and striker Canavaro – who scored in last year’s tournament. The current squad gives Timor Leste more confidence to aim for the goal of passing the group stage.
Expected lineup U23 Myanmar vs U23 Timor Leste latest
- 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.
Latest football commentary on U23 Myanmar vs U23 Timor Leste
U23 Myanmar and U23 Timor Leste both understand that this match is vital for the second place in Group C, as the group also includes U23 Thailand – a team that is almost certain to win the top spot. In that context, winning the opening match is a must if they want to keep their hopes of advancing.
In terms of history, Myanmar has shown superiority when it has won against Timor Leste in both previous meetings, including a 7-0 victory in 2019. However, the current situation is different. Timor Leste has recently had many positive changes, especially after winning third place at the 2022 Southeast Asian U23 tournament. This team won 5-0 against Macau and only lost narrowly to stronger opponents like Malaysia (1-3), and also had the service of many players playing abroad - which contributed to improving the quality of the squad.
Meanwhile, although Myanmar won against Bangladesh in their last match, they suffered heavy defeats 0-7 against Japan and 0-4 against China, showing that their defense is still unstable. The lack of careful preparation and squad depth is also a big disadvantage for them in this match.
With certain advantages in spirit, personnel quality and progress in recent times, U23 Timor Leste is highly appreciated and will likely win all 3 points, although it may not be an easy victory.
Latest score prediction for U23 Myanmar vs U23 Timor Leste
Based on the above football comments, we and the world's leading football sites have given the results of the match.U23 Myanmar vs U23 Timor Lesteas follows:
- Sportsmole:U23 Myanmar 1-2 U23 Timor Leste
- WhoScore:U23 Myanmar 0-2 U23 Timor Leste
- Our newspaper predicts:U23 Myanmar 1-2 U23 Timor Leste
When and where to watch U23 Myanmar vs U23 Timor Leste live?
To watch live the match U23 Myanmar vs U23 Timor Leste in the framework of U23 Southeast Asia 2025 taking place at 20:00 on July 16, viewers can watch on TVK+ Sport,K+PMor online sports channels. Wish you have fun watching football.
