Analysis: Thailand U23 vs China U23 in the Quarterfinals of the 2026 Asian Games 2026 Asian Games Quarterfinal match preview between Thailand U23 and China U23.
On 25 September 2026, the Thailand U23 men's football team will face China U23 in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Asian Games. The match will kick off at 13:00 GMT+7 and be broadcast live on Thairath TV Channel 32.
Analysis of the Thailand U23 National Football Team
Coach Thawatchai Damrong-Ongtrakul ("Coach Wang") The Thailand U23 coach last managed the team in a 0-3 loss to Japan but still qualified as runners-up of Group A with 6 points from 2 wins and 1 loss.
In this match, Thanakrit Chotmuangpak and Sitta Bunla return from suspension. Yotsakorn Burapha, Chanpatch Buapan, and Sarawat Phosaman, who were rested in the previous game, will return to the starting lineup. The rest of the squad remains intact, including Chanon Thamma, Kritpak Saengsawat, and Worawut Noisri.
Predicted Thailand U23 starting XI in a 4-2-3-1 formation: Sarawat Phosaman (GK); Attaphol Saengthong, Chanpatch Buapan, Chanon Thamma, Pol Gen Maneekorn; Kritpak Saengsawat, Sitta Bunla; Paripan Wongsaa, Thanakrit Chotmuangpak, Worawut Noisri; Yotsakorn Burapha.
Analysis of the China U23 National Football Team
Spanish coach Antonio Puche leads China U23. Their group stage record includes 1 win and 2 draws, qualifying as group winners. Their latest match was a 0-0 draw against the UAE.
This squad includes 16 players from the runner-up team of the 2026 Asian Cup U23 tournament. They also field three over-age players: Zhang Yuning, a 29-year-old striker from Beijing Guoan; Wu Xi, a 37-year-old veteran midfielder from Shanghai Shenhua; and Zhu Chenjie, a 26-year-old key defender from Shanghai Shenhua. Additionally, Xiang Yiwang (number 7 attacker) and 19-year-old rising star Wang Yidong (number 10) are expected to challenge Thailand's defense.
Recent Head-to-Head Record
Thailand U23 2-2 China U23, 25 March 2026, friendly match in China.
Predicted Final Score
Thailand U23 2-1 China U23