Malaysia vs Singapore — Tips & Analysis

Singapore +1.25: Singapore hardly ever take a beating, and that is the main reason we are with them. They have lost by 2 or more goals in only 2 of their last 13 games. Malaysia are a tidy side who defend well. They have won 9 of their last 16 and let in under a goal a game. They kept a clean sheet in both tournament games so far, beating Bangladesh 3-0 and tying 0-0 with Indonesia. Singapore match that at the back. They have won 8 of their last 13, tying 3 and losing 2, and they also let in under a goal a game. Away from home in that run they have won 5, tied 1 and lost 1. This one is played in Bandung. The whole tournament is hosted in Indonesia, so it is neutral ground and neither side gets its own crowd. Both teams keep games small as well. Only 7 of Malaysia's last 16 games had 3 or more goals, and only 6 of Singapore's last 13. A tense 1-1 is the most likely score, and that keeps us well clear. The catch is that Singapore must win to reach the final. They have to push men forward late, and that is when Malaysia can hurt them. Malaysia have won by 2 or more goals in 6 of their last 16. They have also won three of the last five against Singapore, including a 4-1. We still expect Singapore to keep this tight.