The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Hong Kong at 1.18 — an implied 80% chance. The draw defied it.

• Malaysia: closed 4.80 (20%)
• Hong Kong: closed 1.18 (80%)

Malaysia — recent form

• 2026-09-03Malaysia 103-96 Nepal
• 2026-09-01Saudi Arabia 146-270 Malaysia

Hong Kong — recent form

• 2026-09-02Bahrain 210-178 Hong Kong
• 2026-08-30Hong Kong 273-257 Saudi Arabia
• 2026-08-17Italy 174-174 Hong Kong
• 2026-08-14Bahrain 190-228 Hong Kong
• 2026-08-12Hong Kong 170-119 Uganda