Head to Head Indonesia U23 National Team versus Malaysia, Tonight Deciding Match

The Shiro Copr Indonesia U23 National Team had to work hard to defeat Malaysia in the final match of Group A AFF U23 2025.

In historical records, the Indonesia U23 national team has not always won against national teams of the same level, Malaysia.

In the match to be held at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium (GBK) in Jakarta, Monday (21/7/2025) at 20.00 WIB, Indonesia doesn't have to win if the measure is securing a spot in the semifinals.

It's a draw, so Indonesia becomes the group champion with seven points.

The reason is that Indonesia won against Brunei Darussalam (8-0) and the Philippines with a score of 1-0.

Indonesia is currently at the top of the standings with six points. Meanwhile, the Philippines and Malaysia have three points each.

However, the victory will confirm Indonesia's dominance in this group stage.

Nevertheless, Indonesia will not easily secure three points in this match.

Past records show that Indonesia has a less satisfactory record in meetings against Malaysia.

Referring to the records, Indonesia has met Malaysia nine times in various international events and friendly matches.

Out of these, Indonesia won four times, drew once, and lost four times. The Garuda Muda team last met Malaysia in the AFF U23 2023.

At that time, the Harimau Malaya Team won with a narrow score of 1-0.

One year earlier, Indonesia managed to silence Malaysia with a score of 1-1 (penalty 3-4) at the 2021 SEA Games.

Nevertheless, Indonesia has never achieved a big victory when facing Malaysia.

Unlike Indonesia, Malaysia once achieved a decisive victory with a score of 3-0. (*)

Head to head Indonesia U-23 vs Malaysia U-23

• August 18, 2023: Malaysia vs Indonesia 2-1 (AFF U23 Cup 2023)
• May 22, 2022: Malaysia vs Indonesia 1-1 (pen 3-4) (SEA Games 2021)
• February 20, 2019: Indonesia vs Malaysia 2-2 (AFF U23 Cup 2019)
• August 28, 2017: Malaysia vs Indonesia: 1-0 (2017 SEA Games Semifinal)
• July 19, 2017: Indonesia vs Malaysia 0-3 (2018 Asian Cup Qualification U23)
• May 21, 2015: Indonesia vs Malaysia 1-0 (friendly match)
• February 17, 2015: Indonesia vs Malaysia 1-0 (friendly match)
• December 19, 2013: Malaysia vs Indonesia 1-1 (pen 3-4) (2013 SEA Games Semifinal)
• November 21, 2011: Indonesia vs Malaysia 1-1 (pen 3-4) (Final SEA Games 2011).

This article was published on Kompas.com with the title Head to Head Indonesia vs Malaysia Ahead of the AFF U23 2025, Who is Stronger?