Sri Lanka vs Thailand Prediction and Betting Tips | 18th November 2025

Sri Lanka host Thailand at the Colombo Racecourse on Tuesday for their clash in the 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers, looking to pick themselves up from their last defeat. Ranked 193rd in the world, the Golden Army were beaten 2-1 by Turkmenistan on 14 October, marking their second loss from four qualifying games.

After struggling to break them down in the opening half, the Emerald broke the deadlock in the 52nd minute through a goal from Elman Tagayew. Mekan Saparow doubled their advantage just five minutes later.

Sri Lanka were the beneficiaries of an own goal from Guychmyrat Annagulyýew in the 65th minute, giving them some hope of a comeback, but ultimately failed to find an elusive equalizer.

With two wins and two losses, the South Asian side are currently in third place in Group A, trailing leaders Turkmenistan by three points. Thailand are in second, only by virtue of the head-to-head record, as the Emerald had beaten them 3-1 on matchday two.

But in their latest qualifying fixture, the War Elephants crushed Chinese Taipei 6-1, powered by a hat-trick from Teerasak Poeiphimai as the side demonstrated their qualification credentials.

Sri Lanka vs Thailand Head-To-Head and Key Numbers

• There have been seven clashes between the sides in the past, with Thailand winning all seven of them. The War Elephants have kept a clean sheet in six of them, too.
• Sri Lanka have won just four of their eight international games in 2025, while Thailand have won eight in 12.
• The War Elephants are on a three-game winning streak right now. Another victory next week would make it their best run since December last year (4).
• Thailand are ranked 96th in the world, while Sri Lanka are in 193rd place, according to the latest FIFA World Ranking.

Sri Lanka vs Thailand Prediction

The Golden Army are one of the weakest sides in the world, and having lost to Thailand in their earlier qualifying fixture, they could meet with the same fate again here, especially with the War Elephants buoyed after their stunning 6-1 demolition job in Taipei last month.

Prediction: Sri Lanka 0-2 Thailand

Sri Lanka vs Thailand Betting Tips

Tip 1 - Result: Thailand to win

Tip 2 - Goals over/under 2.5: Under 2.5 goals

Tip 3 - Both teams to score: No

Edited by Peter P