Yemen vs Malaysia match summary and prediction — Friendlies
Our model makes Yemen the pick at 45% for Yemen vs Malaysia. Form trajectory, comparison data, head-to-head and the reasoning behind the call.
The fixture at a glance
Yemen face Malaysia on 17 November 2026 at Ali Muhesen Stadium. Yemen are the model's favourite, with a win probability of roughly 45%. This friendly international fixture in Friendlies is listed as Yemen - Malaysia. Kick-off is 06:00 UTC.
Recent form and trajectory
Yemen: they come in on the back of a win, following two wins and two defeats before that. That is three wins, no draws and two defeats from the last five, worth 9 points. Across those five they scored nine and conceded eight, with one clean sheet. That gives them a form rating of 25.0 out of 100.
Malaysia: they come in on a two-match winning sequence, following one win, one draw and one defeat before that. That is three wins, one draw and one defeat from the last five, worth 10 points. It leaves them unbeaten in four. Across those five they scored ten and conceded two, with four clean sheets. That gives them a form rating of 25.0 out of 100.
Side by side
| Statistic | Yemen | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
| Goal difference | 0 | 0 |
| Form (last 5, most recent first) | WLLWW | WWDWL |
| Points from last 5 | 9 | 10 |
| Goals scored / conceded (last 5) | 9 / 8 | 10 / 2 |
| Clean sheets (last 5) | 1 | 4 |
| Form rating (0-100) | 25.0 | 25.0 |
| Players unavailable | 0 | 0 |
| Model win probability | 45% | 29% |
Key match insights
- Availability: No absentees listed for either side in our injury feed at the time of writing.
- Goals outlook: A combined scoring line of 2.70, over 2.5 goals at 52% and both teams to score at 52%.
- First goal: Leans Yemen's way at 53%.
The call
The model tilts to Yemen at 45%, without enough room to treat it as a formality. The goals line points to over 2.5 goals. Baseline expectation tilts Yemen's way, especially at Ali Muhesen Stadium.
Everything here is model output and a reading of the form rather than a guarantee — the probabilities are published in full so the reasoning behind the call is visible.
Frequently asked questions
Who is favoured to win the match: Yemen or Malaysia?
Yemen, with an implied win probability of roughly 45%. The full split is 45% Yemen, 26% the draw and 29% Malaysia.
When and where is Yemen vs Malaysia being played?
17 November 2026 at Ali Muhesen Stadium, kick-off 06:00 UTC.
Have Yemen and Malaysia met before?
Our records hold no previous meeting between the two sides.
What is the recent form of Yemen and Malaysia?
Yemen have taken 9 points from their last five (WLLWW), Malaysia 10 from theirs (WWDWL). Most recently Yemen took a 5-2 win away at Bahrain and Malaysia a 1-0 win at home to Vietnam.
How many goals are expected in Yemen vs Malaysia?
The model's combined scoring line is 2.70 — 1.35 for Yemen and 1.35 for Malaysia. It rates over 2.5 goals at 52%.
Will both teams score?
The model rates both teams to score at 52%, so its call is yes.