Predicted lineup for Vietnam vs Thailand: Missing “angel wings”
In the first leg of the AFF Cup 2024 final between Vietnam and Thailand at 8:00 p.m. on January 2, the starting lineup of the Vietnam national team will be the deciding factor in the outcome of the match.
Below is the predicted lineup for Vietnam against Thailand and analysis of the strength of the players in this lineup.
Predicted lineup of Vietnam National Team
Goalkeeper: Dinh Trieu
Defenders: Tien Dung, Duy Manh, Thanh Chung, Xuan Manh
Midfielders: Van Vi, Quang Hai, Hoang Duc, Hai Long
Forwards: Tien Linh, Xuan Son
Analysis of Vietnam's squad strength
Vietnam’s predicted line-up for the first leg of the 2024 AFF Cup final will be a mix of experience and youth. Dinh Trieu is expected to start in goal, replacing the absent No. 1 goalkeeper Van Lam. Although this is a big match, Dinh Trieu has shown stability and quick reflexes in recent matches.
Vietnam’s defense will be without two key players, Ho Tan Tai and Vu Van Thanh, due to injury, but with the presence of Tien Dung, Duy Manh and Thanh Chung, Vietnam’s defense is still capable of holding its own. Thanh Chung and Duy Manh are two central defenders who can read the game well and often provide solid support for the defense. Xuan Manh will take the right-back position, where he has also had impressive performances in previous matches.
In the midfield, Quang Hai and Hoang Duc will continue to be the shining stars in the central midfield role, helping Vietnam maintain ball control and build sharp attacks. Hai Long, a passionate and technical player, will support in attacking situations on the wings, creating diversity in the approach to the opponent.
Up front, Tien Linh and Xuan Son will be the main striker duo. Tien Linh, with his excellent scoring ability, will be the main spearhead in the team's finishing moves. Xuan Son, despite his young age, has shown speed and the ability to create breakthroughs, and will be the factor that puts pressure on the opponent's defense.
Football commentary on the Vietnam vs Thailand match
The Vietnam national team will enter the first leg of the AFF Cup 2024 final with a confident squad, despite changes due to the absence of key players due to injury. Despite the absence of some important players, with the current squad, Vietnam still has a combination of experience and youth. Home field advantage will be an important factor for the team to be able to play confidently and proactively.
Thailand, despite facing fitness challenges after a tough semi-final against the Philippines, are still a formidable opponent with a strong squad. Vietnam will need to make the most of the opportunities created from attacking situations, while also being solid in defense to prevent sharp counter-attacks from the opponent.
If Vietnam can score early, it will help relieve psychological pressure and create opportunities to dominate the match. A victory in the first leg will be an important stepping stone for the team to enter the second leg with high confidence. However, with Thailand always being a formidable "nemesis", Vietnam needs to be extremely careful and not be subjective.
Score prediction: Vietnam 2-1 Thailand.
