Preview: Chinese Taipei vs. Thailand - prediction, team news, lineups

The visitors do come into this match after consecutive matches without a loss, but they have been in stronger form than their opponents.

Match preview

Chinese Taipei have been suffering a difficult period as of late, failing to win a single match in their previous 10 outings across all competitions and friendly fixtures.

Their most recent performances were against Indonesia in AFC Asian Cup play-off matches, but both of those resulted in defeat with a 5-1 finish on aggregate.

A big reason for their recent difficulties has been the defensive performances that the team have been providing as they have conceded 19 goals in their past six games.

It is an issue that they have to turn around if they want to improve their results, especially since they are struggling at the other end of the field as well.

Chinese Taipei have scored just three times during that period which has added to their difficulties, with work to be done to make their fortunes change.

The visitors are also slightly out of form as they have gone consecutive matches without a win, having lost against Syria and United Arab Emirates.

Having scored just a single goal during that period, Thailand also needs to improve their work in front of goal heading into this fixture.

Despite that they have been in better form than Chinese Taipei as they did create a three-match unbeaten run prior to their recent difficulties.

With this being the first of two fixtures, Friday could work as the perfect time for them to get back to winning ways and kickstart their form once again.

Thailand are preparing for the AFC Asian Cup, therefore this game will be one of several where they attempt to build up some momentum for that tournament.

Chinese Taipei form (all competitions):

W

Thailand friendly form:

L

L

Thailand form (all competitions):

W

L

W

L

L

L

Team News

Mao Li is expected to lead the line for the hosts, with his attacking qualities being vital for the team as they look to improve their goalscoring form.

Meanwhile, at the back Hao Cheng will be attempting to solve their performances from a defensive perspective, which is something Chinese Taipei need to change.

The visitors have been attempting to create balance in their formation as of late by pushing a 4-2-3-1 system which has worked to their benefit.

Supachai Chaided is likely to lead the line in this fixture due to his attacking quality and experience, which has proven to be useful.

Chinese Taipei possible starting lineup:

Kun-chi; Ting-Yang, Wei-Chuan, Cheng, Pai; Shin, Komori, Wei-jie, Cheng, Chen; Li

Thailand possible starting lineup:

Pathom-attakul; Mickelson, Bihr, Kaman, Bunmathan; Pomphan, Puangchan; Mueanta, Songkrasin, Sarachat; Chaided

We say: Chinese Taipei 0-2 Thailand

Chinese Taipei might boast the home advantage heading into this match, but it is the visitors that will walk in as the favourites, and they should take the victory in this match.

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