Performances by Malaysia have been somewhat unpredictable lately (last 5 matches: 2 wins).
China may face physical fatigue compared to their opponent, having played more matches in recent days.
In the last 3 head-to-head meetings, China has recorded 2 wins, 0 draws, and 1 loss, with a goal aggregate of 62:40 (averaging 20.7:13.3 goals per game).