Assessing Vietnam's ability to win against Thailand at AFF Cup 2024

Assessing Vietnam's chances of winning

Despite the shortage of players due to injuries to key players, the Vietnam national team still possesses a strong and potential squad. In particular, the home field advantage will be an important factor helping coach Kim Sang Sik and his team confidently win against their "nemesis" Thailand.

Vietnam entered this match with a squad that combined experience and youth. Key players like Quang Hai, Hoang Duc and Tien Linh are all notable names, capable of changing the game. Although the team is missing important players like Ho Tan Tai and Vu Van Thanh due to injury, with reasonable substitutions from other players, Vietnam can still maintain a solid defense. Along with that, midfielders like Quang Hai and Hoang Duc will be an important duo in controlling the midfield, creating conditions for diverse and sharp attacks.

However, Vietnam’s chances of winning are not easy. Thailand, despite their physical difficulties after a tough semi-final against the Philippines, are still a strong team and can cause a surprise. The team has a strong squad, with many talented players who can change the game in a split second. Coach Masatada Ishii can create breakthroughs in tactics, especially when Thailand has players with a lot of experience in international tournaments.

With home advantage, Vietnam can confidently enter this match, but to win, the team needs to make the most of the opportunity. Sharp attacks, especially from players like Tien Linh and Xuan Son, will be the key for Vietnam to unlock the Thai defense. At the same time, scoring early will help the team reduce pressure and create opportunities to play more proactively. However, Thailand is always a very difficult opponent, and any mistake can be punished immediately.

Football commentary

This match will be a big test of Vietnam’s ability to maintain concentration and close coordination. Although Thailand has physical problems, they still have a strong and unpredictable squad. Vietnam will need to maintain a continuous attacking game and take advantage of every opportunity to score. However, the players need to be very careful in defense, avoiding unnecessary mistakes. If Vietnam can maintain the game and not allow Thailand to create dangerous counter-attacks, they can completely win the first leg.

Score prediction: Vietnam 2-1 Thailand.