Where to Watch Malaysia vs Singapore: Causeway Derby 2025: TV Channel and Live Stream Details

The historic Causeway Derby returns as Malaysia host Singapore at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium on Thursday, 4th September 2025. While national pride and bragging rights are at stake, both teams view this friendly as vital preparation for their AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 qualifier fixtures. Interim head coach Gavin Lee will take charge of the Lions for the first time, while Malaysia continue their resurgence under Australian tactician Peter Cklamovski.

Players to Watch and Coach's Approach

For Singapore, Gavin Lee has stressed performance over result as the Lions build towards their October qualifiers against India. Veteran defender Safuwan Baharudin will lead from the back, while youngsters are expected to be tested across key positions. Missing a few regulars, Singapore will rely on unity and tactical discipline to compete against a stronger Malaysian squad.
Malaysia, ranked 125th in the FIFA World Rankings, have named a 29-man squad featuring both heritage and local talents. Facundo Garces, currently with Deportivo Alaves in Spain, headlines the call-up alongside domestic stars Arif Aiman and Harith Haiqal. Coach Cklamovski will look to test combinations while maintaining momentum following their recent positive results.

Form Guide

Malaysia have been in steady form, picking up convincing wins against Vietnam (4-0) and Nepal (2-0) while holding Cape Verde to a 1-1 draw. Their only recent setback came in a narrow 1-0 defeat to Thailand. Singapore, on the other hand, have been inconsistent, managing a hard-fought 2-1 win over Bangladesh but struggling against Vietnam (0-2, 1-3). Their defensive display in the 0-0 ASEAN Cup draw with Malaysia in 2024 remains a reminder of the Lions’ grit.

Match Preview

This clash may be labeled a friendly, but it carries the emotional weight of the Causeway rivalry. Malaysia enter as favourites, boasting stronger individual quality and home advantage in front of a fiery Bukit Jalil crowd. The Lions, under new leadership, will aim to frustrate the Harimau Malaya and test new tactical setups ahead of October’s crucial fixtures. For Gavin Lee, this match is less about the scoreboard and more about instilling belief, structure, and adaptability. Expect a tightly contested encounter, with Malaysia’s attacking strength meeting Singapore’s resilience and counter-attacking intent.

Malaysia vs Singapore Live Stream: How to Watch the Causeway Derby

The Malaysia vs Singapore football game will be streamed across various platforms in multiple countries. Here is how to watch Malaysia vs Singapore in different regions.

Malaysia vs Singapore Predicted Lineups

Here are Sportsdunia's Malaysia vs Singapore predicted Lineups:

Malaysia Predicted Lineup

Nadzli; Davies, Cools, Haiqal, Corbin-Ong; Wilkin, Gan, dos Santos; Aiman, Lok, Halim

Singapore Predicted Lineup

Sunny; Baharudin, Fandi, Harun; Stewart, Ui-young, Shahiran, Huizen; Anuar, Fandi, Ramli

Malaysia vs Singapore Kick-Off Time

Here are the kick-off timings for the Malaysia vs Singapore International Friendly 2025: