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Kick-off is at 13:00 GMT (21:00 MYT) at Bukit Jalil National Stadium, and fans can catch the action live on TVS Malaysia, Sooka, Astro Go and Astro Arena 2.
The home side will aim to build on their 4-0 win over Vietnam in June’s Asian Cup qualifier, where Joao Figueiredo, Rodrigo Holgado, Lawrence Corbib-Org and Dion Cools all scored in the second half.
Singapore come off a 2-1 win over Bangladesh, with Song Ui-Young and Ahmad bin Fandi giving them the lead before Rakib Hossain pulled one back.
Head-to-head and key numbers
52 meetings between the sides: Malaysia 20 wins, Singapore 14, 17 draws.
Last clash in December 2024 ended 0-0 in the ASEAN Championship.
Five of Malaysia’s last six games saw one side fail to score.
Four of the last six head-to-head matches were level at half-time.
FIFA rankings: Malaysia 125th (+6), Singapore 159th (+2).
Recent form: Malaysia W-L-D-W-D, Singapore W-W-D-L-L.
Match preview
Both teams are expected to play with intensity given the rivalry and close geography. Malaysia will look to make home advantage count, while Singapore will try to continue their recent winning run. Tight games between these neighbours often see chances at both ends, with defensive solidity and quick transitions likely to be key.
Predicted score
Malaysia are slight favourites, with home form and a more consistent recent display likely to make the difference. Singapore will defend well and look to counter, but Malaysia’s attacking trio – Figueiredo, Holgado and Cools – could be decisive. Expect goals at both ends, but the home side should win it with a tight margin.
Prediction: Malaysia 2-1 Singapore
