Malaysia vs Thailand
head-to-head record
- Malaysia wins
- 38
- Draws
- 31
- Thailand wins
- 30
99 meetings, 1959 to 2026Goals: Malaysia 142, Thailand 138
Malaysia and Thailand have met 99 times since 1959. Malaysia have won 38, Thailand 30, and 31 matches ended level. They last met on 1 August 2026, when Thailand won 2–0 in the ASEAN Championship.
The 99 meetings have produced 280 goals, 2.83 per game. The biggest win is Malaysia’s 8–2 in the Merdeka Tournament in 1960. Thailand have won the last three meetings.
Who has won more, Malaysia or Thailand?
All matches99 matches
38 Malaysia31 drawsThailand 30
Competitive96 matches
37 Malaysia31 drawsThailand 28
Friendlies3 matches
1 Malaysia0 drawsThailand 2
Key numbers
- Goals
- Malaysia 142, Thailand 1382.83 per game
- First meeting
- Thailand 3–1 MalaysiaSoutheast Asian Peninsular Games, 14 Dec 1959
- Most recent
- Thailand 2–0 MalaysiaASEAN Championship, 1 Aug 2026
- Malaysia’s biggest win
- Malaysia 8–2 ThailandMerdeka Tournament, 7 Aug 1960
- Thailand’s biggest win
- Thailand 6–0 MalaysiaKing's Cup, 1 Dec 1968
- Most goals in a meeting
- Malaysia 6–4 ThailandWorld Cup qualifying, 1 Mar 1977
- Current run
- Thailand, 3 wins in a row
- Biggest upset
- Thailand 1–2 MalaysiaFriendly, 19 Aug 2004Winner’s rating-based win expectancy: 19%
- TFN Elo rating now
- Malaysia 1475 (111th), Thailand 1514 (97th)How the rating works
Last five meetings
- Thailand2Malaysia0
ASEAN Championship
Bangkok, Thailand
- Thailand1Malaysia0
ASEAN Championship
Bangkok, Thailand
- Thailand3Malaysia0
AFF Championship
Pathum Thani, Thailand
- Malaysia1Thailand0
AFF Championship
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Thailand1Malaysia1
King's Cup, Malaysia won on penalties
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Who has had the upper hand over time?
The line climbs with every Malaysia win and drops with every Thailand win, so its height shows who has won more meetings up to that point.
Above the line: Malaysia have won more Below: Thailand have won more
Level
Every meeting on one timeline
Malaysia wins
Draws
Thailand wins
Home, away and neutral
In Malaysia's home games
30 matches
19101
MalaysiaDrawsThailand
In Thailand's home games
35 matches
7721
MalaysiaDrawsThailand
At neutral venues
34 matches
12148
MalaysiaDrawsThailand
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Malaysia | Draws | Thailand | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merdeka Tournament | 20 | 11 | 8 | 1 | 40–17 |
| AFF Championship | 17 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 15–25 |
| King's Cup | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 13–22 |
| Southeast Asian Games | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 11–8 |
| Southeast Asian Peninsular Games | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 10–18 |
| Korea Cup | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 13–9 |
| AFC Asian Cup qualifying | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9–7 |
| World Cup qualifying | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 13–7 |
| Vietnam Independence Cup | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9–9 |
| Friendly | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2–6 |
| Jakarta Anniversary Tournament | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5–4 |
| ASEAN Championship | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0–3 |
| Asian Games | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2–3 |
Meetings by decade
Malaysia wins Draws Thailand wins
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 1 | 4 | |
| 1960s | 18 | 67 | |
| 1970s | 36 | 105 | |
| 1980s | 14 | 34 | |
| 1990s | 6 | 9 | |
| 2000s | 8 | 26 | |
| 2010s | 10 | 25 | |
| 2020s | 6 | 10 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | Malaysia | Thailand |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | 41973 to 1974 | 32023 to 2026 |
| Unbeaten meetings | 111971 to 1974 | 91980 to 1985 |
The longest run of draws is 3, from 9 October 1994 to 8 September 1996.
Top scorers in Malaysia vs Thailand
- 1James WongMalaysia4
- 2Ibrahim DinMalaysia2
- 3Isa BakarMalaysia2
- 4Jesdaporn Na PhatalungThailand2
Scorer records exist for 5 of the 99 meetings, mostly competitive matches. Own goals are not credited to a player.
Penalty shootouts
- Thailand 1–1 MalaysiaSoutheast Asian Peninsular Games, 9 Dec 1975Thailand won on penalties
- Thailand 1–1 MalaysiaSoutheast Asian Games, 4 Jun 1983Thailand won on penalties
- Thailand 1–1 MalaysiaKing's Cup, 22 Sept 2022Malaysia won on penalties
Questions answered
How many times have Malaysia and Thailand played each other?
99 times, starting on 14 December 1959. 96 of those meetings were competitive and 3 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between Malaysia and Thailand?
Malaysia, with 38 wins to 30. 31 matches ended level.
What is the biggest win in Malaysia vs Thailand?
Malaysia’s 8–2 win in the Merdeka Tournament on 7 August 1960 in Kuala Lumpur.
When did Malaysia and Thailand last play?
On 1 August 2026 in Bangkok, when Thailand won 2–0 in the ASEAN Championship.
What is the competitive record between Malaysia and Thailand?
In 96 competitive matches, Malaysia have 37 wins, Thailand have 28, and 31 ended level.
Have Malaysia and Thailand met in a penalty shootout?
Yes, 3 times. Most recently in the King's Cup on 22 September 2022, when Malaysia won the shootout after a 1–1 draw.
Every Malaysia vs Thailand result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thailand | 2–0 | Malaysia | ASEAN Championship | Bangkok, Thailand | |
| Thailand | 1–0 | Malaysia | ASEAN Championship | Bangkok, Thailand | |
| Thailand | 3–0 | Malaysia | AFF Championship | Pathum Thani, Thailand | |
| Malaysia | 1–0 | Thailand | AFF Championship | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | |
| Thailand | 1–1Malaysia on pens | Malaysia | King's Cup | Chiang Mai, Thailand | |
| Thailand | 0–1 | Malaysia | World Cup qualifying | Dubai, United Arab Emirates (neutral) | |
| Malaysia | 2–1 | Thailand | World Cup qualifying | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | |
| Thailand | 2–2 | Malaysia | AFF Championship | Bangkok, Thailand | |
| Malaysia | 0–0 | Thailand | AFF Championship | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | |
| Malaysia | 3–2 | Thailand | AFF Championship | Shah Alam, Malaysia | |
| Thailand | 2–0 | Malaysia | AFF Championship | Bangkok, Thailand | |
| Malaysia | 2–3 | Thailand | AFF Championship | Kallang, Singapore (neutral) | |
| Thailand | 2–0 | Malaysia | AFF Championship | Bangkok, Thailand | |
| Malaysia | 1–1 | Thailand | AFF Championship | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | |
| Thailand | 2–0 | Malaysia | Friendly | Nonthaburi, Thailand | |
| Thailand | 0–0 | Malaysia | AFF Championship | Jakarta, Indonesia (neutral) | |
| Thailand | 3–0 | Malaysia | AFF Championship | Phuket, Thailand | |
| Thailand | 1–0 | Malaysia | AFF Championship | Bangkok, Thailand | |
| Malaysia | 2–1 | Thailand | AFF Championship | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | |
| Thailand | 1–2 | Malaysia | Friendly | Bangkok, Thailand | |
| Thailand | 1–3 | Malaysia | AFF Championship | Singapore, Singapore (neutral) | |
| Thailand | 2–0 | Malaysia | AFF Championship | Bangkok, Thailand | |
| Thailand | 3–2 | Malaysia | AFC Asian Cup qualifying | Bangkok, Thailand | |
| Malaysia | 3–2 | Thailand | AFC Asian Cup qualifying | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | |
| Thailand | 1–0 | Malaysia | AFF Championship | Singapore, Singapore (neutral) | |
| Thailand | 1–1 | Malaysia | AFF Championship | Singapore, Singapore (neutral) | |
| Thailand | 0–0 | Malaysia | Southeast Asian Games | Chiang Mai, Thailand | |
| Thailand | 1–1 | Malaysia | Asian Games | Hiroshima, Japan (neutral) | |
| Thailand | 2–0 | Malaysia | Southeast Asian Games | Jurong Stadium, Singapore (neutral) | |
| Malaysia | 1–1 | Thailand | Merdeka Tournament | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | |
| Malaysia | 1–0 | Thailand | Southeast Asian Games | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | |
| Thailand | 1–0 | Malaysia | King's Cup | Bangkok, Thailand | |
| Malaysia | 0–0 | Thailand | Merdeka Tournament | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | |
| Thailand | 0–2 | Malaysia | Southeast Asian Games | Jakarta, Indonesia (neutral) | |
| Malaysia | 2–0 | Thailand | Merdeka Tournament | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | |
| Thailand | 1–1 | Malaysia | Southeast Asian Games | Bangkok, Thailand | |
| Thailand | 1–1Thailand on pens | Malaysia | Southeast Asian Games | Singapore, Singapore (neutral) | |
| Malaysia | 1–1 | Thailand | Korea Cup | Busan, South Korea (neutral) | |
| Thailand | 2–1 | Malaysia | Southeast Asian Games | Manila, Philippines (neutral) | |
| Malaysia | 2–2 | Thailand | Southeast Asian Games | Manila, Philippines (neutral) | |
| Thailand | 2–0 | Malaysia | King's Cup | Bangkok, Thailand | |
| Malaysia | 2–2 | Thailand | World Cup qualifying | Kuwait City, Kuwait (neutral) | |
| Malaysia | 2–2 | Thailand | Merdeka Tournament | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | |
| Malaysia | 1–4 | Thailand | Korea Cup | Seoul, South Korea (neutral) | |
| Malaysia | 1–0 | Thailand | Southeast Asian Games | Jakarta, Indonesia (neutral) | |
| Malaysia | 4–2 | Thailand | Merdeka Tournament | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | |
| Thailand | 2–1 | Malaysia | Asian Games | Bangkok, Thailand | |
| Malaysia | 2–0 | Thailand | Merdeka Tournament | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | |
| Malaysia | 3–3 | Thailand | Jakarta Anniversary Tournament | Jakarta, Indonesia (neutral) | |
| Malaysia | 1–1 | Thailand | Jakarta Anniversary Tournament | Jakarta, Indonesia (neutral) | |
| Malaysia | 2–0 | Thailand | Southeast Asian Games | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | |
| Thailand | 1–2 | Malaysia | King's Cup | Bangkok, Thailand | |
| Malaysia | 1–1 | Thailand | Korea Cup | Seoul, South Korea (neutral) | |
| Malaysia | 3–0 | Thailand | Merdeka Tournament | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | |
| Malaysia | 6–4 | Thailand | World Cup qualifying | Kallang, Singapore (neutral) | |
| Thailand | 1–1 | Malaysia | King's Cup | Bangkok, Thailand | |
| Malaysia | 0–0 | Thailand | Merdeka Tournament | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | |
| Thailand | 1–0 | Malaysia | King's Cup | Bangkok, Thailand | |
| Thailand | 2–1 | Malaysia | Southeast Asian Peninsular Games | Thailand, Thailand | |
| Thailand | 1–1Thailand on pens | Malaysia | Southeast Asian Peninsular Games | Thailand, Thailand | |
| Malaysia | 1–0 | Thailand | Merdeka Tournament | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | |
| Malaysia | 1–0 | Thailand | Jakarta Anniversary Tournament | Jakarta, Indonesia (neutral) | |
| Thailand | 0–1 | Malaysia | AFC Asian Cup qualifying | Bangkok, Thailand | |
| Thailand | 4–1 | Malaysia | King's Cup | Bangkok, Thailand | |
| Thailand | 0–2 | Malaysia | King's Cup | Bangkok, Thailand | |
| Malaysia | 3–2 | Thailand | Merdeka Tournament | Ipoh, Malaysia | |
| Thailand | 0–1 | Malaysia | King's Cup | Bangkok, Thailand | |
| Malaysia | 5–1 | Thailand | Korea Cup | Seoul, South Korea (neutral) | |
| Malaysia | 1–1 | Thailand | Southeast Asian Peninsular Games | Singapore, Singapore (neutral) | |
| Malaysia | 2–2 | Thailand | Merdeka Tournament | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | |
| Thailand | 0–2 | Malaysia | World Cup qualifying | Seoul, South Korea (neutral) | |
| Thailand | 0–1 | Malaysia | King's Cup | Bangkok, Thailand | |
| Thailand | 0–2 | Malaysia | King's Cup | Bangkok, Thailand | |
| Malaysia | 1–1 | Thailand | Korea Cup | Seoul, South Korea (neutral) | |
| Malaysia | 4–2 | Thailand | Southeast Asian Peninsular Games | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | |
| Malaysia | 0–2 | Thailand | Merdeka Tournament | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | |
| Thailand | 1–0 | Malaysia | AFC Asian Cup qualifying | Bangkok, Thailand | |
| Malaysia | 0–3 | Thailand | Friendly | Taipei, Taiwan (neutral) | |
| Malaysia | 4–1 | Thailand | Korea Cup | Seoul, South Korea (neutral) | |
| Malaysia | 1–4 | Thailand | Vietnam Independence Cup | Saigon, Vietnam Republic (neutral) | |
| Malaysia | 0–3 | Thailand | Southeast Asian Peninsular Games | Rangoon, Burma (neutral) | |
| Thailand | 2–2 | Malaysia | King's Cup | Bangkok, Thailand | |
| Malaysia | 1–0 | Thailand | Merdeka Tournament | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | |
| Thailand | 6–0 | Malaysia | King's Cup | Bangkok, Thailand | |
| Thailand | 3–0 | Malaysia | King's Cup | Bangkok, Thailand | |
| Malaysia | 4–1 | Thailand | Merdeka Tournament | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | |
| Thailand | 4–0 | Malaysia | Southeast Asian Peninsular Games | Bangkok, Thailand | |
| Malaysia | 3–2 | Thailand | Vietnam Independence Cup | Saigon, Vietnam Republic (neutral) | |
| Malaysia | 1–0 | Thailand | Merdeka Tournament | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | |
| Malaysia | 1–1 | Thailand | Vietnam Independence Cup | Saigon, Vietnam Republic (neutral) | |
| Malaysia | 0–0 | Thailand | Merdeka Tournament | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | |
| Malaysia | 1–1 | Thailand | Merdeka Tournament | Ipoh, Malaysia | |
| Malaysia | 3–0 | Thailand | Merdeka Tournament | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | |
| Malaysia | 3–1 | Thailand | AFC Asian Cup qualifying | Saigon, Vietnam Republic (neutral) | |
| Malaysiaas Malaya | 2–2 | Thailand | Merdeka Tournament | Kuala Lumpur, Malaya | |
| Malaysiaas Malaya | 4–2 | Thailand | Vietnam Independence Cup | Saigon, Vietnam Republic (neutral) | |
| Malaysiaas Malaya | 2–2 | Thailand | Southeast Asian Peninsular Games | Rangoon, Burma (neutral) | |
| Malaysiaas Malaya | 8–2 | Thailand | Merdeka Tournament | Kuala Lumpur, Malaya | |
| Thailand | 3–1 | Malaysiaas Malaya | Southeast Asian Peninsular Games | Bangkok, Thailand |
Recent form
Malaysia
- Wv VietnamFIFA ASEAN Cup1–0Mon 5 Oct 2026
- Wv SingaporeFIFA ASEAN Cup6–0Thu 1 Oct 2026
- Dat IndonesiaFIFA ASEAN Cup0–0Mon 28 Sept 2026
- Wv BangladeshFIFA ASEAN Cup3–0Fri 25 Sept 2026
- Lat VietnamASEAN Championship0–2Wed 19 Aug 2026
Thailand
- Dat IndonesiaFIFA ASEAN Cup2–2Mon 5 Oct 2026
- Lv PhilippinesFIFA ASEAN Cup1–2Fri 2 Oct 2026
- Wv VietnamFIFA ASEAN Cup2–0Tue 29 Sept 2026
- Wv PakistanFIFA ASEAN Cup4–0Sat 26 Sept 2026
- Dat VietnamASEAN Championship2–2Wed 26 Aug 2026
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Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.