Match preview: David vs Goliath in Taunggyi
Taunggyi Stadium will host a clash that looks set to underline a growing gulf in the Myanmar National League. Thitsar Arman arrive in patchy form, sitting eighth with two wins, two draws and four defeats from eight matches, while Shan United sit top — unbeaten, clinical and comfortable as they chase more points. On paper this one reads like a straightforward trip for the visitors: Shan United have poured in 26 goals and conceded just two across the campaign, while Thitsar Arman have scored 10 and shipped 14. The recent headlines tell the same story; Thitsar Arman’s results include a nervy draw and a handful of defeats, whereas Shan United have been resounding, winning their last run of fixtures decisively and recording clean sheets in six of eight matches.
Form and momentum
Momentum is rarely a neutral factor in December fixtures and Shan United bring form that oozes confidence — nine wins and a draw over ten recent outings according to the form report, with back-to-back four-goal displays away from home in November. Thitsar Arman’s rhythm is jagged: a couple of bright wins early in the season have been offset by defensive lapses and inconsistent showings at home. The head-to-head history stacks against Thitsar Arman too; the previous meeting recorded a 3-1 victory for Shan United earlier in the year, reinforcing the narrative that the visitors know how to pin Thitsar Arman back and punish mistakes.
Statistical edge and what to expect
From an analytical standpoint Shan United dominate nearly every metric. They average more shots on target, boast a higher corners average, and have been able to keep opponents quiet with six clean sheets. Thitsar Arman’s home numbers are not disastrous — they have produced goals at Taunggyi — but defensively they remain vulnerable, having conceded nine at home. The combination of Shan’s attacking output and Thitsar Arman’s defensive fragility suggests an open match early on and a likely tilt in the second half when the visitors push for control.
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Betting suggestion Given Shan United’s unbeaten streak, superior goal difference and their clear head-to-head advantage, the recommended market here is 1X2. Back Shan United to win (away victory). The outlook points to a confident away win rather than a narrow escape — stake sensibly and consider live hedging if the match begins tightly.
