Their recent form, however, has been modest and in Bangladesh, Laos face a team they couldn't defeat in two meetings last year, losing 1-0 and drawing 2-2.

The first leg can be viewed at mycujoo.tv with the tie kicking off at the National Stadium, KM16 in Vientiane at 18:30 (UTC +7) on Thursday.

Bangladesh, who made their FIFA World Cup Qualifying debut in 2005, come into the tie having defeated Cambodia 1-0 in an international friendly last March.

The South Asians are another side to have dropped into the first round of the Asian Qualifiers and will be determined to earn a place in the second round draw along with the top teams from the Continent.

Laos v Bangladesh Venue: National Stadium, KM16, Vientiane Kick-off: June 6, 18:30 (UTC +7)

Photos: Lao Football Federation, Bangladesh Football Federation