Malaysia vs Tajikistan Prediction and Betting Tips

Malaysia and Tajikistan will play each other in the final of the King's Cup on Sunday.

Malaysia are through to the final despite having the lowest Fifa ranking (148) of the four participants. Malaysia came into the tournament on the back of qualification for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup. Tajikistan are the other debutants in the competition after Trinidad and Tobago. The Crowns have qualified for 20th AFCAsian Cup for first time.

Malaysia have won six of the eight matches they have played so far this year. Malaysia have participated in the AFC Asian Cup on three occasions (1976, 1980, 2007). Malaysia won the AFF Championship once, in 2010. Tajikistan have been runners-up three times (1996, 2014, 2018). Tajkistan won four times this season and lost once.

Malaysia have won six of the eight matches they have played this year. They have lost twice, against Bahrain and Singapore. Malaysia have participated in the AFC Asian Cup on three occasions (1976, 1980, 2007). They won the AFF Championship once, in 2010. Tajikistan have been successful three times in their last five matches, losing once.

Malaysia will play Tajikistan. Malaysia eliminated the host nation Thailand. Tajika's fast-paced play pattern could stretch Malaysia's midfield.