Maldives 1-1 Bangladesh in the World Cup Qual. AFC, Qualification Round 1.

Maldives won 2, drew 0 and lost 3 of their previous 5 matches (L–L–W–W–L), scoring 5 and conceding 7.

Bangladesh won 2, drew 2 and lost 1 of their previous 5 matches (D–D–L–W–W), scoring 7 and conceding 4.

The two sides have met 8 times: Maldives 4 wins, Bangladesh 3, 1 draw.