The upcoming Indonesia v China encounter takes place on 5 June 2025 at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta. The match kicks off at 06:45 local time, which means viewers in Italy, Germany, France and Spain can catch the action at 15:45 CEST, while fans in the UK should tune in at 14:45 BST.
This clash is a pivotal AFC World Cup Qualifier as both teams battle for crucial points. Indonesia will be desperate to improve on their recent inconsistency, while China aims to stabilise their campaign and maintain momentum.
How are both teams coming into this?
Indonesia arrives having won just one of their last five qualifiers, with a form run reading LLWLW. Their defence has struggled to keep clean sheets, conceding an average of 1.6 goals per game, yet they showed resilience in a narrow victory in their most recent outing.
China’s start to the campaign saw two successive wins, but they have since slipped to three straight defeats (WWLLL). Despite the poor run, they possess plenty of attacking talent and will look to regain confidence after back-to-back losses away from home.
Our forecast
Expect a cagey affair in Jakarta as both sides prioritise defensive solidity. Historical trends in AFC qualifiers suggest a tight scoreline, and with Indonesia strong at home but China keen to respond after recent setbacks, we foresee few clear-cut chances.
Our prediction is a 1-1 draw, with both teams canceling each other out. Betting markets should favour under 2.5 goals and a “Both Teams to Score” outcome looks attractive at good value.
Best odds
Bet365: Indonesia 4.00 / Draw 3.20 / China 1.95
William Hill: Indonesia 3.90 / Draw 3.30 / China 2.00
