Predicting the possibility of reaching the final between U23 Vietnam vs U23 Philippines: The advantage is on the red team

The semi-final match between U23 Vietnam and U23 Philippines at the 2025 Southeast Asian U23 Championship is a confrontation between two schools of thought: one side controls the game, the other side defends and counterattacks. U23 Vietnam entered this match as the top team in Group B and was rated higher thanks to its experience, even squad and superior head-to-head record (2 wins, 1 draw in the last 3 meetings).

However, U23 Philippines is not an easy opponent to bully. The 2-0 victory over U23 Malaysia in the group stage is a warning to any team that underestimates them. With a tightly organized defense system and sharp counter-attacking ability - especially thanks to the speed and cunning of striker Bisong - the island team can completely create a surprise if U23 Vietnam plays subjectively or lacks breakthroughs.

However, with the mentality of the defending champion and the guidance of coach Kim Sang Sik, U23 Vietnam is still expected to know how to overcome this challenge. The important thing is that the team needs to promote the ability to control the ball, limit individual mistakes and make good use of opportunities in the 16m50 area. Individuals such as Dinh Bac, Quoc Viet or Van Khang will play an important role in making the difference.

Although it is not predicted to be easy, if playing at full strength, U23 Vietnam is capable of winning and getting a ticket to the final.