Match Info

AFC Asian Cup U23 - Round 1

Date: 8 January 2026, Thursday

Location: Al-Shabab Club Stadium (Riyadh)

Where to Watch on TV:


Afghanistan	Ariana
Asia	beIN Connect MENA, beIN Sports MENA 6, Q Football Asia, TOD
Australia	Paramount+
Bulgaria	Nova Sport
China	iQIYI, Migu, ZhiBo8
Croatia	SportKlub 1
Germany	Magenta Sport, Sportdigital1+
Hong-kong	HOY TV, M Plus Live
India	FanCode, FanCode, Vision+
Indonesia	iNews, K-Vision, MNC Soccer Channel, RCTI+, Vidio
Japan	AbemaTV, DAZN Japan
Kyrgyzstan	KTRK Sports
Macao	Macau Cable TV 35 Sports
Pakistan	Tapmad
Russia	TV Start, TV Start Triumph
Slovenia	SportKlub 1
South-korea	Coupang Play
Vietnam	HTV Thể Thao, K+, TV 360
World	Onefootball


	Australia U23		Thailand U23

	1	X	2
				Watch
	1.24	5.4	9.8
	1.01	1.00	1.00	Watch
	1.25	4.6	8.5
	1.36	5.11	7.15	Watch
	1.25	5	9
Avarage Now (Initially)	1.22 ↓ (1.31)	4.22 ↓ (4.58)	7.09 ↓ (9.5)

The most likely Over/Under: 3.00

The best margin for this event is 7.1%, offered by

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Current Win Probability

Australia U23
68.4%

Draw
19.8%

Thailand U23
11.8%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)

70.2%

20.1%

9.7%

Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

Australia U23 has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-1.8%)

Thailand U23 has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+2.1%)

Who will win by Users?

1	X	2
85.7%	0%	14.3%

Australia U23 - Thailand U23 Predictions

Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by Selected Experts:

O/U 2.75 - under (votes: 1 - 100%) .

Users Predictions: Australia U23 will win (6 of 7 users predict this - 85.71%).
Confidence interval (95%): 59.78% – 100%.

Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): Australia U23 will win (3 of 3 users predict this - 100%) 🥉 Bronze Tip.

Expected Score (Market Odds): 2:0

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Lineups

Starting Lineups
1. Hall S. (G) Brighton 2. Simmons A. Western Sydney Wanderers 5. Bovalina G. Vancouver Whitecaps 15. Paull N. Central Coast 3. Rawlins J. Melbourne Victory 11. Dukuly Y. Adelaide Utd 8. Valadon J. Melbourne Victory 14. Alagich E. (C) 10. Hammond A. Western Sydney Wanderers 16. Jovanovic L. Adelaide Utd 23. Macallister M. Sydney FC	23. Boonloet C. (G) Pattaya United 2. Noiwong S. Police Tero 16. Sienkrthok P. (C) Police Tero 5. James N. Pathum United 21. Jensen P. Prachuap 6. Boonlha S. Port MTI FC 13. Inaram W. Bangkok Utd 18. Sanron I. Prachuap 7. Phochai T. 19. Baukhai P. Nong Bua Pitchaya 8. Saelao C. Prime Bangkok
Substitutes
20. Agosti L. Dolomiti Bellunesi 12. Allen L. (G) Western Sydney Wanderers 9. Blair N. Perth Glory 7. Drew J. Hartberg 22. Humbert M. Heidelberg Utd 6. Majekodunmi K. Perth Glory 21. Overy J. 17. Pearman J. QPR 18. Peraic-Cullen D. (G) Central Coast 13. Piol A. Real Salt Lake 4. Vidmar K. 19. Younis M. Brondby	1. Aekprathumchai S. (G) Chainat Hornbill 20. Naengwongsa N. (G) Ayutthaya United 17. Natthasit Y. Khonkaen United 12. Nusong P. Hougang 10. Phutonyong C. Chiangrai Utd 9. Puethong T. Pathum United 3. Suksakit P. Sukhothai 15. Taengaksorn P. 4. Thiangkham O. Prachuap 11. Wandee S. Chonburi 14. Wasungnoen J. Prachuap 22. Wongsa P. Buriram United F.C.

Key Events of the Match

1st Half (2 - 1)
8', 0 - 1, Boonlha S. ⚽,
12', Jensen P. 🟥,
29', 1 - 1, Alagich E. ⚽,
30', 2 - 1, Macallister M. ⚽, Alagich E. (A),
36', Baukhai P. ↓, Thiangkham O. ↑,
2nd Half (0 - 0)
46', Bovalina G. ↓, Overy J. ↑,
58', Saelao C. ↓, Puethong T. ↑,
58', Sienkrthok P. ↓, Natthasit Y. ↑,
62', Dukuly Y. 🟨,
69', Jovanovic L. ↓, Blair N. ↑,
69', Dukuly Y. ↓, Drew J. ↑,
80', Hammond A. ↓, Piol A. ↑,
85', Macallister M. ↓, Agosti L. ↑,
87', Sanron I. ↓, Wongsa P. ↑,
89', Phochai T. 🟨,

Preview

In this match, Australia U23 is the undeniable favorite.

In the last 1 head-to-head match, Australia U23 won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 2:1.

Form

✺ - easy match; ✺ - difficult match;

- Australia U23
AFC Asian Cup U23
09.09.25	Australia U23 - China U23	0:0 ✺
06.09.25	Timor-Leste U23 - Australia U23	0:6 ✺
Friendly
05.06.25	South Korea U23 - Australia U23	0:0 ✺
25.03.25	Qatar U23 - Australia U23	2:2 ✺
22.03.25	United Arab Emirates U20 - Australia U23	0:0 ✺
Form Coefficient (based on results and difficulties of last matches) - 6.5 TWTTT
- Thailand U23
Friendly
15.11.25	Thailand U23 - India U23	4:0 ✺
14.10.25	China U23 - Thailand U23	0:0 ✺
AFC Asian Cup U23
09.09.25	Thailand U23 - Malaysia U23	2:1 ✺
06.09.25	Lebanon U23 - Thailand U23	2:2 ✺
03.09.25	Thailand U23 - Mongolia U23	6:0 ✺
Form Coefficient (based on results and difficulties of last matches) - 9.3 WTWTW

Latest Head to Head

AFC Asian Cup U23
11.01.20	Australia U23 - Thailand U23	2:1

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