WAL vs ML Match Prediction, Preview, Team News & Expert Analysis - 42th Match
By Akshay Thakur - Fri, Aug 28, 2026Last Updated on Aug 28, 2026 07:06 AM
Wales vs Malaysia Hockey Match Previews
FIH Hockey Men World Cup 2026 Belgium and Netherlands 2026
WAL vs ML Match Previews, Probable Playing 11, Hockey Match Live Score and Pitch Report
WAL vs ML Match Prediction, FIH Hockey Men World Cup 2026 Belgium and Netherlands 2026, Wales vs Malaysia Match Preview, Probable Playing 11, Match winning Tips, Live Match Score, Pitch Report, Injury & Updates.
WAL vs ML (Wales vs Malaysia) Match Details
| Match | Wales vs Malaysia (WAL vs ML) |
| League | FIH Hockey Men World Cup 2026 Belgium and Netherlands 2026 |
| Date | Friday, 28th August 2026 |
| Time | 02:30 PM (IST) - 09:00 AM (GMT) |
WAL vs ML Venue: Belfius Hockey Arena, Waver
WAL vs ML Weather Report: The weather will be clean and there are no chances of rain.
WAL vs ML (Wales vs Malaysia) Playing 11
Wales vs Malaysia (WAL vs ML) Match Preview
WAL vs ML Match Preview: Wales will lock horns against Malaysia in FIH Hockey Men World Cup 2026 Belgium and Netherlands 2026 on Friday, 28 August 2026 at 02:30 PM IST.
Both Wales and Malaysia have faced significant challenges in this tournament, particularly regarding their defense. Conceding goals has been a common occurrence for them; Wales has let in a total of 24 goals across five matches, conceding at least three in every game. In comparison, Malaysia has conceded 16 goals—a figure that is certainly high, yet lower than that of their opponents.
Given the state of Waless defense and the ease with which goals have been scored against them, this represents the best opportunity for Malaysia to secure a victory. Although Wales is also capable of scoring, Malaysia is expected to outscore them and ultimately triumph in a high-scoring match featuring five or more goals.
Wales (WAL) Team Updates
- Dale Hutchinson will take care Mid-Fielder for Wales team
Malaysia (ML) Team Updates
- Razak Syawal will take care Mid-Fielder for Malaysia team
Wales vs Malaysia (WAL vs ML) Hockey Match Prediction, Team and Tips
WAL vs ML Match Prediction: Wales looks in good form in recent matches, They are the favorites to win the match.
WAL vs ML FIH Hockey Men World Cup 2026 Belgium and Netherlands 2026 Match Expert Advice: Ioan Wall will be a top multiplier choice for the small leagues. James Carson will be a decent choice for the captaincy in the grand leagues.
WAL vs ML Head to Head
WAL vs ML Head to Head Records: Wales vs Malaysia have faced each other in 0 matches in . Out of these 0 games, Wales have won 0 whereas Malaysia have won 0 Matches.
| Match Played | 0 |
| WAL Won | 0 |
| ML Won | 0 |
| Tie/NR | 0 |
Live Telecast
The match will be live telecast on Star Sports.
POINTS TABLE - FIH Hockey Men World Cup 2026 Belgium and Netherlands 2026
| No | Team | M | W | L | T | NR | GD | Pts | Recent Forms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | |||||||||
| 1 | Netherlands | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +12 | 9 | WWW |
| 2 | Argentina | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +11 | 6 | WLW |
| 3 | New Zealand | NR | |||||||
| 4 | Japan | NR | |||||||
| B | |||||||||
| 1 | Germany | NR | |||||||
| 2 | Belgium | NR | |||||||
| 3 | France | NR | |||||||
| 4 | Malaysia | NR | |||||||
| C | |||||||||
| 1 | Spain | NR | |||||||
| 2 | Australia | NR | |||||||
| 3 | South Africa | NR | |||||||
| 4 | Ireland | NR | |||||||
| D | |||||||||
| 1 | India | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +10 | 6 | WLW |
| 2 | England | NR | |||||||
| 3 | Pakistan | NR | |||||||
| 4 | Wales | NR | |||||||
| M: Matches, W: Won, L: Lost, T: Tie, NR: No Result, NRR: Net Run Rate, Pts: Points, Q: Qualified, E: Eliminate Recent Forms: W = Won, L = Lost, T = Tie, D = Draw, NR = No Result | |||||||||
Full Schedule: FIH Hockey Men World Cup 2026 Belgium and Netherlands 2026 Schedule
Recent Forms:
ML - NWAL - N
WAL vs ML Team Analysis & Player Performance
- In Goal Keeping, both are good. However Adrian Albert will be the better option.
WAL vs ML Winning Prediction
- Wales team has the upper hand over Malaysia team. So try to pick more players from Wales
WAL vs ML Small League Must Picks:
WAL - Ioan Wall [173 points], James Carson [124 points]ML - Fitri-Saari [23 points], Syarman Mat-Tee [13 points]
WAL vs ML Grand League Risky Picks:
WAL - Rhys Payne [0 points], Dale Hutchinson [0 points]ML - Muhamad Syafiq Hassan [0 points], Adrian Albert [0 points]
Wales (WAL) Key Players
- Benjamin Francis [PTs: 79, CR: 8.0]
- Luke Hawker [PTs: 96, CR: 8.5]
- Daniel Kyriakides [PTs: 101, CR: 8.0]
- Lewis Prosser [PTs: 119, CR: 8.0]
Malaysia (ML) Key Players
- Amirul Azahar [PTs: 0, CR: 8.0]
- Kamal Azrai Abu [PTs: 0, CR: 8.5]
- Faizal-Saari [PTs: 0, CR: 9.5]
- Marhan Jalil [PTs: 0, CR: 9.5]
- Akhimullah Anuar [PTs: 6, CR: 7.5]
WAL vs ML Captain and Vice-Captain Choices
- Amirul Azahar [PTs: 0, CR: 8.0]
- Kamal Azrai Abu [PTs: 0, CR: 8.5]
- Faizal-Saari [PTs: 0, CR: 9.5]
- Marhan Jalil [PTs: 0, CR: 9.5]
- Akhimullah Anuar [PTs: 6, CR: 7.5]
- Benjamin Francis [PTs: 79, CR: 8.0]
- Luke Hawker [PTs: 96, CR: 8.5]
- Lewis Prosser [PTs: 119, CR: 8.0]
WAL vs ML Injury / Unavailability
Wales Hockey Team Injuries:
- There are no injury updates as of now.
Malaysia Hockey Team Injuries:
- There are no injury updates as of now.
WAL vs ML Live Stream
WAL vs ML match will be live telecast on ESPN, JioHotstar.
WAL vs ML Hockey Match Highlights
You can watch WAL vs ML match Live Streaming and highlights on ESPN, JioHotstar
WAL vs ML match prediction video in Hindi will be posted soon
Wales vs Malaysia (WAL vs ML) Squads
Wales (WAL) Squad: Benjamin Francis, Luke Hawker, James Carson, Joseph Naughalty, Daniel Kyriakides, Stephen Kelly, Ioan Wall, Hywel Jones, Gareth Griffiths, Dewi Roblin(GK), Lewis Prosser, Owain DolanGray, Dale Hutchinson, Rhys Bradshaw, Rhys Payne(GK), Fred Newbold, Jack Pritchard, Rhodri Furlong
Malaysia (ML) Squad: Akhimullah Anuar, Syarman Mat-Tee, Faris Harizan, Razak Syawal, Abdu Muhajir, Amirul Azahar, Aiman Rozemi, Faizal-Saari, Norsyafiq Sumantri, Adrian Albert(GK), Syed Cholan, Faiz Jali, Najib Hassan, Kamal Azrai Abu, Shello Silverius, Marhan Jalil, Deris Mat Zaimi(GK), Fitri-Saari, Azimuddin Kamaruddin, Muhamad Syafiq Hassan
DISCLAIMER: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q-1, What is the Match prediction for today's WAL vs ML match?
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Q-6, Are there any injury updates for WAL vs ML today?
A-6, There are no major injury updates at the moment for WAL vs ML, but we will update the app and website as soon as new news arrives.
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