On September 18, 2025, Selangor from Malaysia will compete against Bangkok United from Thailand in the opening round of the AFC Champions League 2 group stage. The match will start at 12:00 Central European Time. Let’s examine the potential for goals in this thrilling matchup.
Selangor
Selangor is one of the top clubs in Malaysia, having finished as national runners-up for the second year in a row, which allows them to represent Malaysia internationally. Last season, they secured third place in their group with 10 points but did not reach the playoffs. The current season has seen mixed results; after four domestic league matches, they are in fourth place with six points, trailing the leaders significantly. Nevertheless, Selangor recently shone with a 9-0 victory in the Malaysia Cup, moving them into the quarterfinals.
The team’s home performance is impressive, remaining unbeaten at home throughout the year with 11 consecutive matches without a loss. This match marks their first-ever encounter with Bangkok United, and Selangor will aim to impress the home crowd.
Bangkok United
Bangkok United ranks among the best in Thailand and is often seen as the second-strongest club in the country. This year, they aimed to qualify for the main stage of the AFC Champions League but were eliminated in the final qualifying round, losing 0-3 to Chengdu Rongcheng from China, and will now participate in the second-tier tournament. However, Bangkok United has had a strong start to the season, securing three wins and one draw in four league matches, placing them third in the standings.
Last season, Bangkok United led their AFC Champions League 2 group but were eliminated in the round of 16 after a tight contest against Sydney FC (losing 4-5 on aggregate). Their away form has been noteworthy, with just one defeat this year, occurring against Chengdu in the recent qualifying round. This sets the stage for an exciting match with Selangor.
Probable line-ups
- Selangor: Al Hafiz, Al Rawabdeh, Cheng, Moraes, Diroamram, Fortes, Haikal, Nazim, Ankra, Claf, Laine.
- Bangkok United: Khammay, Pomfan, Everton, Maia, Selanon, Kunori, Anan, Yarunongkarn, Adzic, Dangda, Zivkovic.
Interesting facts and head-to-head
- Selangor are unbeaten in 3 of their last 4 matches.
- Selangor have won 6 of their last 7 home games.
- 4 of Selangor’s last 5 matches have seen over 2.5 goals.
- Both teams scored in 3 of Selangor’s last 4 matches.
- Bangkok United have won 3 of their last 4 matches.
- 7 of Bangkok United’s last 8 matches have featured over 2.5 goals.
- Both teams scored in 3 of Bangkok United’s last 4 matches.
- This will be the first meeting between the two teams.
Selangor vs Bangkok United match prediction
Both teams are in strong form heading into this match. Selangor has not lost at home in months, while Bangkok United has been solid on the road, with just one defeat this year. The match is expected to be closely contested, featuring attacking play and goals from both sides. My prediction for this match: both teams to score at odds of 1.6.