- Malaysia face Palestine in a crucial friendly at Stadium Sultan Ibrahim.
- Palestine arrived depleted but determined under Ehab Abu Jazar.
- Malaysia seek their first-ever win in this head-to-head rivalry.
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Malaysia vs Palestine: Live Stream and TV Channels info
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Summary
Malaysia host Palestine at the Stadium Sultan Ibrahim on Monday, September 8, 2025 (1:00 pm GMT) in an exciting international friendly. Both sides utilise this clash as valuable preparation ahead of key qualifiers, with Malaysia eager to test themselves against a resilient Palestine team. Fans can expect a competitive match as both managers look to fine-tune their squads.
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Palestine, under coach Ehab Abu Jazar, have shown solid form with wins over Iraq and Kuwait, though they fell short against Jordan earlier this year. Malaysia, led by their coach, Dollah Salleh, come into the fixture with steady progress, with their last two matches being wins against Singapore and Vietnam, and their last loss coming against Cape Verde.
Malaysia National Football Team vs Palestine National Football Team News
Malaysia head into the friendly with a full-strength squad. The home side will look to capitalise on their fitness advantage and strong squad depth. With the backing of their fans at Stadium Sultan Ibrahim, Malaysia’s coach Dollah Salleh has the opportunity to test tactical variations without worrying about injuries.
Palestine face significant absences, with seven first-choice players unavailable, including Asad Hamlawi, Mohamed Houss, Amid Mahajneh, Mohamed Saleh, Amid Sawafat, and star striker Oday Dabagh. In addition, defender Augustin Mansour remains in South America with his club Guarani. Despite these setbacks, coach Ehab Abu Jazar sees this match as crucial preparation for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers and 2027 Asian Cup, while also testing new players under competitive conditions.
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Palestine enters this friendly with several absentees, including key striker Oday Dabagh and six other regulars sidelined due to injury. Despite the setbacks, Abu Jazar’s men boast an unbeaten record against Malaysia, highlighted by emphatic wins in World Cup qualifiers. Malaysia, on the other hand, will take advantage of their full squad availability and home support to push for a breakthrough victory. This friendly also carries importance for Palestine’s FIFA ranking and preparation for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers and the 2027 Asian Cup. Expect Malaysia to rely on attacking intent, while Palestine test their depth and resilience.
Where to watch Malaysia vs Palestine: Streaming Guide
The Malaysia vs Palestine football game will be streamed across various platforms in multiple countries. Here is how to watch Malaysia vs Palestine in different regions.
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Malaysia vs Palestine Predicted Lineups
Here are Sportsdunia's Malaysia vs Palestine predicted Lineups:
Malaysia Predicted Lineup
Kalamullah or Haziq Nadzli, Declan, Khuzaimi, Daniel, Jimmy, Stuart, Endrick, Fazrul, Syamer, Haqimi, Darren
Palestine Predicted Lineup
Amr Kaddoura, Khalil, Yaser, Mohammed, Yazan, Mo Rashid, Odai, Musab, Yameen, Khaled, Tamer
Malaysia vs Palestine Kick-Off Time
Here are the kick-off timings for the Malaysia vs Palestine International Friendly 2025:
Time Zone | Date | Kick-off Time |
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India | 8th September 2025 | 6:30 pm |
UK | 8th September 2025 | 1:00 pm |
USA | 8th September 2025 | 9:00 am |
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Malaysia vs Palestine friendly being played?
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When is the Malaysia vs Palestine friendly being played?
The match takes place on Monday, September 8, 2025, with kick-off at 13:00 UTC at Stadium Sultan Ibrahim in Johor, Malaysia.
Who are the coaches of Malaysia and Palestine?
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Who are the coaches of Malaysia and Palestine?
Malaysia’s national team coach Dollah Salleh leads the home side, while Ehab Abu Jazar manages Palestine, having taken charge in December 2024.
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