Indonesia vs Bangladesh Predictions
Indonesia and Bangladesh meet on Thursday in their third ASEAN Cup Group A fixture.
Indonesia have kept clean sheets in both group games, while Bangladesh have yet to score.
I have my stake on the hosts to win to nil.
Indonesia Tipped to Win to Nil
- Indonesia kept a clean sheet in 5 of their last 8 matches
- Indonesia won 5 of their last 8 matches
- Bangladesh failed to score in 4 of their last 5 matches
- Bangladesh lost 4 of their last 5 matches
Indonesia Lead Bangladesh in H2H Record
Indonesia and Bangladesh have met on two occasions since 2000. Indonesia won one game, while the other finished as a draw.
Their most recent meeting ended goalless in a friendly in Bandung in June 2022.
Ten-Man Indonesia Hold Malaysia
Indonesia come into Thursday’s clash after showing plenty of resilience in a goalless draw against Malaysia on Monday.
Despite Thom Haye’s dismissal after 37 minutes, John Herdman’s side could have secured all three points. Indonesia had an early Justin Hubner goal ruled out, while Elkan Baggott struck the post before the interval.
While registering only 33% possession, the Red and White finished the contest with more efforts on goal (11-9).
A solid defence has been the foundation for the Red and White’s strong form since June. Indonesia won five of their last eight games, with clean sheets achieved in four of those victories.
Indonesia and Malaysia are level on four points at the top of Group A. A win over Bangladesh on Thursday could send the hosts into the final against Thailand, depending on Malaysia’s result against Singapore.
Bangladesh Search for First Group Goal
Bangladesh make the trip to Jakarta after a narrow 1-0 defeat in their ASEAN Cup, Group A clash against Singapore on Monday.
Harhys Stewart's first-half header secured a deserved win for Gavin Lee’s side.
Singapore created the better chances on Monday, registering ten shots to Bangladesh’s two.
Thomas Dooley's side can no longer reach the final after a 3-0 reversal against Malaysia last week. Arif Aiman scored twice in the opening half before Bergson added a third after the break.
Bangladesh have now failed to score while losing four of five friendlies played in the last year. The Bengal Tigers' only success was
Indonesia vs Bangladesh Squads & Team News
Indonesia Squad
Goalkeepers: Emil Audero, Maarten Paes, Nadeo Argawinata
Defenders: Kevin Diks, Justin Hubner, Nathan Tjoe-A-On, Rizky Ridho, Dion Markx, Elkan Baggott, Dean James, Shayne Pattynama
Midfielders: Thom Haye, Ivar Jenner, Joey Pelupessy, Calvin Verdonk, Egy Maulana Vikri, Jordi Amat, Rayhan Hannan
Forwards: Luke Vickery, Ole Romeny, Ragnar Oratmangoen, Mitchell Baker, Rizky Eka Pratama
Head coach Herdman will be forced into at least one change to his first XI. Thom Haye is suspended after his dismissal against Malaysia.
Shayne Pattynama and Rizky Eka Pratama have been called up to the squad following the withdrawals of Dony Tri Pamungkas and Yakob Sayuri.
Goalkeeper Emil Audero is Indonesia’s only injury concern. The Rayo Vallecano shot-stopper faces a late fitness test.
After Monday’s goalless draw with Malaysia, Indonesia boss John Herdman urged supporters to back his side against Bangladesh on Thursday.
“I have huge respect for the supporters. It was incredible to see the stadium tonight,” Herdman told a news conference after the match at Jakarta’s Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium on Monday.
“I am so proud of them, truly proud, from one person to another. They gave everything tonight,” he said.
Bangladesh Squad
Goalkeepers: Mitul Marma, Sujon Hossain, Mehedi Hasan Srabon
Defenders: Tariq Raihan Kazi, Zayyan Ahmed, Saad Uddin, Zidane Yousuf, Rahmat Mia, SM Monjurur Rahman
Midfielders: Hamza Choudhury, Shamit Shome, Jamal Bhuiyan, Sheikh Morsalin, Sohel Rana, Sohel Rana Jr., Mohammad Hridoy
Forwards: Fahamedul Islam, Rakib Hossain, Farhaan Ali Wahid, Shuki Itofusa, Minhazul Karim Shadin, Shahriar Emon
Head coach Dooley has no new injury issues ahead of Thursday’s ASEAN Cup CLASH.
Sheffield United midfielder Hamza Choudhury is poised to win his 13th international cap.
Dooley spoke positively when addressing the media before Bangladesh’s final Group A fixture.
“I am happy with the team's progress. Learning from the loss to Malaysia, the team performed much better against Singapore"
"I hope we can learn something positive from the final match against Indonesia that will help us in the SAFF Championship and contribute to winning the SAFF title again after 23 years.”