Nepal vs Laos - AFC World Cup Qualification 2023

On Thursday, October 12, 2023, Nepal will host Laos at the Dashrath Rangasala for the opening fixture of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, marking the first-ever meeting between these two teams.

Nepal aims to bounce back from their recent international friendly double-header losses to Myanmar in the previous September window. They endured a goalless draw followed by a 1-0 defeat, with Naing Tun Win netting the decisive goal for Myanmar in the 86th minute.

Prediction for Nepal vs. Laos:

Nepal is the strong favorite to advance in this clash, with a remarkable 75% win rate in their previous encounters against Laos, demonstrating their clear superiority. A convincing victory in the first leg could firmly place them on the path to progressing to the next round. Vincenzo Alberto Annese is likely relying on his team to maximize their home-field advantage.

Our forecast is that the home team will clinch a comfortable victory, and we anticipate goals from both sides in this match.

Predicted Score: Nepal 3-1 Laos

(This score prediction (Nepal 3-1 Laos) is not official; it's just an educated guess.)