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Bhutan vs Brunei Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 2.09 expected goals for Bhutan and 1.25 for Brunei, a combined total of 3.34. That distribution gives Bhutan the largest share of the 1X2 market at 57%, with the draw at 21%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 65% for over 2.5 goals and 63% for both teams to score, with 2–1 the single most likely scoreline at 10%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 57% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.

Model pick

Bhutan win

56.8% probability

Moderate confidenceLow data42/100

Expected goals

2.09 – 1.25

Model version

poisson-v2

Cold start: only league-table or short-form data was available for these teams.

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • Bhutan home form

    4 points from their last 3 home matches in our dataset.

  • Brunei away threat

    Scored in 2 of their last 6 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Bhutan to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 57%, against 57% / 21% / 22% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 2.09 goals for Bhutan and 1.25 for Brunei, a combined 3.34 — an open game on paper.

Match result (1X2)

Bhutan win57%
Draw21%
Brunei win22%

Double chance 1X

78%

Double chance 12

79%

Double chance X2

43%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals85%
Over 2.5 goals65%
Over 3.5 goals43%
Both teams to score63%

Correct score

  • 2–19.7%
  • 1–19.2%
  • 2–07.7%
  • 1–07.4%
  • 3–16.8%

Recent form

Bhutan

  • 2026-06-08T11:30:00.000Z · A vs Sri Lanka · 1-4 (L)
  • 2026-06-04T12:00:00.000Z · A vs Cambodia · 0-4 (L)
  • 2026-03-31T12:30:00.000Z · H vs Brunei · 2-1 (W)
  • 2025-11-18T14:30:00.000Z · A vs Yemen · 1-7 (L)
  • 2025-11-13T12:00:00.000Z · A vs India · 1-6 (L)

Brunei

  • 2026-06-09T09:00:00.000Z · A vs Timor-Leste · 1-3 (L)
  • 2026-06-02T12:15:00.000Z · H vs Timor-Leste · 0-3 (L)
  • 2026-03-31T12:30:00.000Z · A vs Bhutan · 1-2 (L)
  • 2025-11-18T12:15:00.000Z · H vs Lebanon · 0-3 (L)
  • 2025-10-14T17:00:00.000Z · A vs Yemen · 0-9 (L)

Head-to-head

Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

Asian Cup - Qualification table

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#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Tajikistan64201114
2Philippines64201014
3Maldives6105-103
4Timor-Leste6105-113
1Yemen64201914
2Lebanon64111213
3Bhutan6114-124
4Brunei6105-193
1Singapore6420414
2Hong Kong622208
3Bangladesh6123-25
4India6123-25
1Thailand65011115
2Turkmenistan6402412
3Sri Lanka6303-19
4Chinese Taipei6006-140
1Syria66001918
2Myanmar6402-312
3Afghanistan6024-72
4Pakistan6024-92
1Vietnam66001518
2Malaysia630309
3Laos6204-126
4Nepal6105-33

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Bhutan win, at 56.8%. Its single most likely scoreline is 2–1.

It puts both teams scoring at 63% and over 2.5 goals at 65%.

A 57% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.