Sportskeeda predicts Nepal 0-2 Malaysia, Group F advantage
Sportskeeda predicts that Malaysia will win 2-0 when hosting Nepal on November 18; Peter Cklamovski's team leads Group F with 12 points, 3 points more than Vietnam.
Sportskeeda predicts Malaysia to beat Nepal 2-0 at Bukit Jalil on November 18 in the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers. Malaysia is leading Group F with 12 points, while Nepal is still without a point after four matches.
Nepal vs Malaysia match prediction: 0-2 and why
According to Sportskeeda, Malaysia has a superior head-to-head record against Nepal, winning all but one match. With their current form, the newspaper believes there is no reason for Malaysia not to continue winning, and predicts a 2-0 score.
Background of Group F of the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers
Malaysia have won all their matches since the start of the campaign: 2-0 against Nepal in the opening match, then defeated Vietnam 4-0 and Laos 3-0, 5-1. Thanks to this series of results, they are leading Group F with 12 points, 3 points ahead of second-placed Vietnam.
According to the published scores, Malaysia has scored 14 goals and conceded only once after 4 matches. This streak of form helps coach Peter Cklamovski's team get closer to the goal of early qualification for the 2027 Asian Cup.
Nepal empty-handed and burdened with defense
On the other hand, Nepal is at the bottom of the table with no points, having scored only 2 goals (one each against Laos and Vietnam) but has conceded 8. This series of results makes their goal of participating in the Asian Cup for the first time continue to face a big challenge.
In last week's friendly, Nepal drew 2-2 with Bangladesh: Rohit Chand opened the scoring in the 29th minute, Hamza Choudhury scored twice for Bangladesh early in the second half, before Ananta Tamang equalized 2-2 in the 90+3 minute.
The significance of the clash at Bukit Jalil
Another win will help Malaysia get closer to the 2027 Asian Cup, marking their fifth appearance and second consecutive participation. With the advantage of home ground Bukit Jalil and their current form, Malaysia is considered the favorite. On the Nepal side, coach Matt Ross and his team aim to stop their opponent's winning streak and find their first point.
Match time
Malaysia vs Nepal takes place at 20:00 on November 18 at Bukit Jalil.
Notable statistics
- Head to head: Malaysia have won all but one of their matches against Nepal (according to Sportskeeda).
- Group F form: Malaysia 12 points/4 matches, 3 points more than Vietnam.
- Nepal has no points, scoring 2 goals and conceding 8 goals after matches played.
- Sportskeeda prediction: Malaysia to win 2-0.
Known results
Malaysia's qualifying matches
| Battle | Score |
|---|---|
| Malaysia vs Nepal | 2-0 |
| Malaysia vs Vietnam | 4-0 |
| Malaysia vs Laos | 3-0 |
| Malaysia vs Laos | 5-1 |
Nepal's recent friendlies
| Battle | Score |
|---|---|
| Bangladesh vs Nepal | 2-2 (Rohit Chand 29'; Ananta Tamang 90+3) |
