Estonia are set to take on Thailand at the A. Le Coq Arena on Tuesday evening, in their latest international friendly.
It is the second-ever meeting between the two sides, with Thailand coming out on top via a penalty shootout in the King's Cup back in 2004.
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As expected, Estonia have not managed to qualify for Euro 2024, having failed to win a single one of their group-stages matches, and they have been on the receiving end of some heavy defeats.
The Blueshirts lost 5-0 at home against Sweden back in September, failing to record a shot on target in the entire match, and they also struggled in their trip to Belgium, losing 5-0 at the King Baudouin Stadium.
Results like those are expected, considering Thomas Haberli's side have never managed to qualify for a major tournament, but the manager may be a little disappointed with some of the performances against teams around their level.
Last time out, Estonia lost 2-0 at home against Azerbaijan, meaning they are now bottom of Group F, with tough tests against Austria and Sweden on the horizon in November.
However, ahead of next month, the Blueshirts could have a good opportunity to bring their seven-game winless run in all competitions to an end, considering their upcoming opponents have looked very poor recently.
Indeed, Thailand fans will be very disappointed with the result in the last match, suffering a crushing 8-0 loss away against Georgia, their heaviest defeat since a 9-0 loss against England in 1956.
It was always going to be difficult for the Changsuek, taking on decent European opposition, but the manner of the defeat will be particularly frustrating, recording just one shot on target in the whole game.
Alexandre Polking's side have lost their last two matches in all competitions, coming up short on penalties against Iraq in the King's Cup back in September, and the manager will be looking for a response on Tuesday night.
A World Cup qualifier is on the horizon for Thailand, taking on China at home in mid-November, and they will be looking to build some momentum ahead of that game, as well as the Asian Cup, which is set to commence in January.
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Rauno Sappinen is Estonia's top scorer in Euro 2024 qualification with two goals to his name, but the forward was not selected against Azerbaijan, meaning Henri Anier could lead the line.
After the disappointing defeat on Friday, Haberli could make a few changes to his side, and 19-year-old AS Roma midfielder Martin Vetkal may be given a run out in central midfield, ahead of Martin Miller.
As for Thailand, it would not be a surprise if there are a number of changes, considering they lost 8-0 in their last match, and Teerasak Poeiphimai, Purachet Thodsanit and Weerathep Pomphan could all drop out of the team.
The trio were all substituted at half time against Georgia, and they are at risk of losing their places to Chakkit Laptrakul, Yotsakorn Burapha and Picha Autra.
Estonia possible starting lineup:
Hein; Peetson, Paskotsi, Kait, Kuusk, Pikk; Vetkal, Vassiljev, Tunjov, Poom; Anier
Thailand possible starting lineup:
Pathomakkakul; Kaman, Dolah, Praisuwan; Do, Sukjitthammakul, Autra, Phala; Promsrikaew, Burapha, Laptrakul
We say: Estonia 4-0 Thailand
Although Estonia have struggled in Euro 2024 qualification, they should have no trouble comfortably dispatching Thailand on Tuesday.
Considering Georgia defeated the Changsuek 8-0 on Thursday, Estonia should also be able to win by a considerable margin.
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Dominic Lund
