Ayutthaya United FC Set to Host Roi Et 2018 FC in FA Cup Clash

BANGKOK (Interstat) — A Thailand FA Cup matchup on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, will see Ayutthaya United FC host Roi Et 2018 FC in a contest featuring teams with contrasting recent form but conflicting statistical projections.

The visiting Roi Et 2018 FC enters the knockout-stage fixture with momentum, coming off a 2-0 home victory over Samut Songkhram City FC on Thursday, Oct. 30. That result extended a positive run, which included a 3-1 home win against Pathum Thani FC on Wednesday, Sept. 24.

Ayutthaya United FC last played on Wednesday, Oct. 29, securing a narrow 1-0 home win over Udon United FC.

Despite Roi Et’s recent successes, advanced metrics present a divergent outlook. Interstat’s ELO rating system calculates Ayutthaya United FC with a 63.20 percent probability of winning the match. However, the same organization’s proprietary game simulator predicts a 1-0 victory for the visiting Roi Et 2018 FC, highlighting the perceived unpredictability of the cup tie.

The FA Cup, a premier domestic knockout tournament, often produces upsets, adding pressure to both sides. Ayutthaya will look to leverage home-field advantage at Ayutthaya Provincial Stadium to validate its higher probability rating. Roi Et aims to continue its scoring form and translate simulated success into an actual road victory to advance.

Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. local time. The winner will advance to the next round of the national competition.