History of confrontations between Vietnam and Myanmar: Vietnam has not lost since 2012.

With a favorable head-to-head record and recent consistent form, Vietnam is considered the favorite, but Myanmar is a team capable of causing an upset. This article will review the history of encounters between the two teams, as well as provide an assessment of the upcoming match.

History of confrontations between Vietnam and Myanmar

Vietnam and Myanmar have faced each other numerous times in international tournaments and friendly matches. Since 2012, the two teams have met a total of five times, with Vietnam winning most of the matches.

In their last five encounters, Vietnam has won three matches, drawn two, and remained undefeated against Myanmar. This record will undoubtedly provide a strong morale boost for the Vietnamese players ahead of their crucial upcoming match.

Vietnam's performance in their last 5 matches against Myanmar.

Vietnam

The Vietnamese national team has been maintaining stable form recently. Coach Kim Sang Sik's players just had a tough 1-1 draw against the Philippines, but had previously achieved impressive victories against Indonesia (1-0) and Laos (4-1). However, the draw against the Philippines and the defeat against Thailand (1-2) have left fans worried about the team's attacking capabilities.

In fact, Vietnam's recent matches haven't showcased sharpness in their attacking play. Although still the strongest team in the group, Vietnam needs to improve their defensive capabilities and capitalize on opportunities when facing Myanmar – a team that shouldn't be underestimated.

Myanmar

On the other side of the battlefield, Myanmar just had a surprising 3-2 victory against Laos, bringing their total points to 4 and moving them up to third place in Group B, level with Indonesia in terms of points and goal difference. However, Myanmar is still considered significantly weaker than Vietnam in terms of squad strength.

Myanmar's form has been inconsistent. They lost to Indonesia (0-1) and suffered defeats against Singapore (1-3) and Lebanon (2-3). However, with their victory against Laos, Myanmar is full of determination and hope to get points against Vietnam, to keep their hopes alive of reaching the semi-finals.

Match preview: Vietnam vs Myanmar

Although Myanmar's form has been quite inconsistent, their potential to spring a surprise should not be underestimated, especially since they desperately need a win to compete for a place in the semi-finals. Meanwhile, Vietnam, with their strong squad and home advantage, is still considered the favorite.

However, the Vietnamese team needs to improve its attacking capabilities, especially in capitalizing on created opportunities. If they continue to be as ineffective as in the match against the Philippines, they may struggle against a determined Myanmar side. Furthermore, solid defense and preventing the opponent from scoring are crucial factors in securing a victory for Vietnam.

Vietnam's strength lies in its well-balanced squad, especially with the addition of naturalized player Nguyen Xuan Son – a player who can create breakthroughs in the match. Myanmar will have to be wary of Vietnam's attacking situations, but if the home team doesn't improve its sharpness, Myanmar could certainly create a difficult match.

Predicted score: Vietnam 2-0 Myanmar

With home advantage and a strong squad, Vietnam is still predicted to win. However, Myanmar will not be easy to beat, and this match could be quite tense. The predicted score is Vietnam 2-0 Myanmar, with the home team likely to make the most of their scoring opportunities and defend well to secure all three points.