Thailand vs Kuwait prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, June 5, 2026
On June 5, 2026, a friendly match between the national teams of Thailand and Kuwait will take place. The visitors are certainly hoping for a win.
Thailand vs Kuwait: Team News and Expert Analysis
The Thais traditionally exited the World Cup qualifiers early. Even at the ASEAN Championship level, they suffered many defeats. However, in the Asian Cup qualifiers, they had enough wins in recent months.
The Kuwaiti national team participated in the main round of World Cup qualification but finished last in their group with five points from ten matches. Later, in the Arab Cup, they advanced from the group stage with four points from three matches but were immediately eliminated by the UAE.
The Indochinese side averages 2.5 goals scored per match, conceding one in return. The Middle Eastern team scores 1.3 goals on average and concedes 2.1.
Previous Matches: Thailand vs Kuwait
Kuwait won the first four head-to-head matches. Only their most recent meeting, in 2014, ended in a draw.
These teams are not known for their high level, but they do share a tendency for entertaining football. We predict that nothing will fundamentally change for them this time—bet on "total goals over 2.5" (odds – 1.97).
Thailand vs Kuwait: Key Statistics and Trends
- Thailand has won nine of its last eleven matches
- 50% of Thailand's games end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match is 3.5.
- Kuwait has lost two matches in a row
- 60% of Kuwait's games end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match is 3.4
Thailand vs Kuwait: Possible Starting Lineups
Thailand plays with a 1-4-4-2 formation (possible lineup): Khammay – Diromram, Hemviboon, Sairia, Mikkelsen – Sarachat, Bunmathan, Yuyen, Davis – Songkrasin, Jaided
Kuwait uses a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Abdulgafour – Granam, Al-Nassar, Al-Hajri, Awadi – Abujabarah, Al-Mutar – Zanki, Al-Deferi, Majed – Al-Qwaisi
Place your bets on the upcoming match and follow your team's position in the national teams' friendly match standings.