Sri Lanka vs Maldives: Match Predictions Preview, Lineups, H2h for September 9, 2025

A friendly match is scheduled for Tuesday at Colombo Racecourse in Sri Lanka, where the national team will face the Maldives. There are strong chances for betting on the outcome of this game.

Match Preview

The Sri Lankan national team is slowly improving on the international stage. Under coach Abdulla Al-Mutairi, they have moved up from 207th to 196th in the FIFA rankings. However, they still face challenges, particularly in defense and converting scoring opportunities.

Last weekend, Sri Lanka lost 0-3 to the Maldives, which was a setback for their goals. Despite playing at home, they struggled to impose their game, rarely threatening the Maldives’ goal and appearing passive. In this rematch, Sri Lanka is expected to show more effort, but it’s unclear if that will lead to a different outcome.

The Maldives team is currently without a head coach but remains united and confident. They played well against Sri Lanka, displaying effective finishing and strong defense, key elements for teams in lower rankings. Their recent victory highlighted their tactical and physical edge.

In the last few years, the Maldives have shown slight improvement, currently ranked 171st in FIFA standings. They have had more consistent results in regional competitions. The upcoming match in Colombo offers a great chance for them to build on their recent success.

Probable Lineups

• Sri Lanka: Perera, Hingert, Kammerknecht, Thaiparan, Suresh, Kelaart, Rajamohan, Perera, Razek, Dekker
• Maldives: Sharif, Hassan, Numaan, Rashid, Shifaz, Naim, Niyan, Mohamed, Aisam, Ahmed, Fasir

Match Facts and Head-to-Head

• The Maldives defeated Sri Lanka 3-0 in their last match.
• Sri Lanka is ranked 196th, while the Maldives are at 171st in FIFA rankings.
• The Maldives have not conceded a goal in their last three matches.

Prediction

Sri Lanka is working to improve but continues to face challenges at home. The Maldives, having already shown their strength, head into the rematch with confidence. They are likely to secure another victory with a clean sheet.