Indonesia U-23 vs Laos U-23 AFC U-23 Asian Cup: Live Stream and TV Channel Details

The first match of Group J in the 2026 AFC U-23 Asian Cup Qualifiers will see hosts Indonesia U-23 take on Laos U-23 at the Gelora Delta Stadium in Sidoarjo, East Java, on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:00 pm IST. For Indonesia, this opening clash is a must-win encounter as they aim to secure qualification for the finals in Saudi Arabia.

Indonesia U-23 National Football Team vs Laos U-23 National Football Team News

Indonesia U-23, coached by Gerald Vanenburg, is the heavy favourite in Group J. The Young Garuda will depend on players like Robi Darwis, Arkhan Fikri, Jens Raven, and Rafael Struick, mixing local lavish talent with European expertise. Their confidence is boosted by their semifinal run at the 2024 U-23 Asian Cup, where they famously eliminated South Korea in the quarterfinals.
Laos U-23, led by South Korean coach Ha Hyeok-jun, is still searching for its first-ever qualification to the U-23 Asian Cup finals. Their squad features a mix of domestic league players and a handful of overseas prospects, but consistency remains a major challenge. Laos will aim to frustrate the hosts and hope to capitalize on counterattacking opportunities.

Recent Form

Indonesia U-23 National Football Team: Indonesia U-23 have been solid in their last five matches, with two wins, two draws, and one defeat. They defeated Brunei (8-0) and the Philippines (1-0), drew against Malaysia (0-0), and edged past Thailand (1-1, 7-6 on penalties) before falling narrowly to Vietnam (0-1). Their balanced form shows both resilience and attacking depth.
Laos U-23 National Football Team: Laos U-23, meanwhile, has struggled for results, registering three defeats, one draw, and one win across their last five games. Losses against Vietnam (0-3, 1-4) and Australia (1-7) highlight their defensive issues, while they managed a 1-1 draw against Cambodia and a narrow 2-1 defeat to Tajikistan.

Match Preview

Indonesia is the strong favourite to beat their opponent in this game, both on form and history. They have dominated Laos in recent years, winning four of the last five meetings, including a 4-0 victory in 2019. Laos’ only win came way back in 2009. With home advantage, stronger individual talent, and better preparation, the Young Garuda are expected to control the tempo and push aggressively for goals early on.
For Laos, the key will be staying compact defensively and trying to frustrate Indonesia’s attack. A counterattack-led strategy, relying on Chony Wenpaserth and Anousone Xaypanya, could provide their best chance of an upset. However, anything other than a comfortable Indonesia win would be considered a surprise.

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Indonesia U-23 vs Laos U-23 Predicted Lineups

Here are Sportsdunia's Indonesia U-23 vs Laos U-23 predicted Lineups:

Indonesia U-23 National Football Team Predicted Lineup

Muhammad Ardiansyah; Alfharezzi Buffon, Kadek Arel Priyatna, Muhammad Ferrari, Dony Tri Pamungkas; Dion Markx, Robi Darwis, Arkhan Fikri; Rafael Struick, Jens Raven, Rayhan Hannan

Laos U-23 National Football Team Predicted Lineup

Kop Lokphathip; Phottavong Sangvilay, Victor Ngovinassack, Anantaza Siphongphan, Phetdavanh Somsanid; Theo Klein, Chanthavixay Khounthoumphone, Damot Thongkamsavath, Roman Angot; Chony Wenpaserth, Anousone Xaypanya

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