Head to Head Indonesia vs Malaysia: Garuda has won 5 out of the last 10 matches.

The National Team fixture between Indonesia vs Malaysia for the second Group A match of the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 will be a critical clash for both sides. This match is scheduled to be held at Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium (SUGBK), Jakarta, on Monday, 28 September 2026 at 19.30 WIB.

Ahead of the match, Indonesia National Team holds a fairly balanced head-to-head record against Malaysia across their last 10 meetings.

Based on 11v11 statistical data, Indonesia secured five wins throughout this period. One of their most dominant victories occurred during the 2020 AFF Cup hosted in Singapore.

On that occasion, the Garuda Squad performed overwhelmingly and closed the match with a 4-1 win against Malaysia.

However, the other five fixtures did not go in Indonesia's favour. From these five matches, Indonesia recorded one draw and suffered four defeats.

The draw took place in an international friendly match held on 6 June 2008, where both teams had to settle for sharing points after the match ended 1-1.

Meanwhile, one of Indonesia's defeats happened while playing in front of their own home supporters.

Indonesia Once Fell Defeat At SUGBK

This match was held in September 2019 during the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualification tournament.

Indonesia actually started the match well, and had taken a 2-1 lead over Malaysia by the end of the first half.

But this advantage could not be maintained, as Malaysia staged a full comeback during the second half.

The visiting side eventually reversed the score to 3-2, and took the victory away from SUGBK.

This record illustrates that duels between Indonesia and Malaysia are always fiercely contested, regardless of either team's form heading into the match.

Total 85 Meetings Between Both Nations

The rivalry between Indonesia and Malaysia has a long running history. The two countries have faced each other 85 times since their first ever encounter at the Merdeka Tournament, 7 September 1957.

From all these matches, Indonesia has collected 33 wins, while Malaysia holds a very narrow lead with 34 victories.

The remaining 18 matches ended in draws. This means the overall head-to-head record between both nations remains extremely tight. Every new fixture carries the potential to rewrite the long history of this Indonesia-Malaysia rivalry.

Both Teams Currently Hold 3 Points

The competition between Indonesia and Malaysia at the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 has been tight right from the first matchday.

Both sides have secured exactly three points each before facing off in this second Group A fixture.

Malaysia sits at the top of the group standings after recording a convincing 3-0 win against Bangladesh.

While Indonesia occupies second place, having secured a 2-0 victory over Singapore.

These standings make the upcoming match at SUGBK even more high stakes for both teams. An additional three points will be a massive advantage in the race to qualify for the next stage of the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026.

With their long history of rivalry and almost identical group positions, this Indonesia vs Malaysia duel is confirmed to be one of the most anticipated matches in Group A.