Analysis and predictions for Thailand vs Vietnam: Vietnam will win the championship.
The match between Thailand and Vietnam in the AFF Cup 2024 will take place at 8:00 PM on January 5th. Nghe An Newspaper analyzes the teams' form, provides football commentary, and predicts the score.
The second leg of the 2024 AFF Cup final between Thailand and Vietnam, scheduled for 8:00 PM on January 5th at the Rajamangala Stadium, is a showdown that will decide the champion. Vietnam holds the advantage with a 2-1 victory in the first leg, promising a tense match as Thailand is determined to overturn the deficit.
Latest information on the Thailand vs Vietnam match lineups.
Ahead of the second leg of the 2024 AFF Cup final at Rajamangala Stadium, the Vietnamese national team faced significant personnel losses. Striker Van Toan, one of the team's fastest and most experienced attacking players, was unavailable due to injury. In addition, defender Ho Tan Tai was absent due to a knee sprain, forcing coach Kim Sang-sik to find replacements in the defense. The absence of Tan Tai, who consistently provided solidity on the right flank, could affect Vietnam's defensive and attacking capabilities. However, coach Kim still had key players like Xuan Son – the striker who scored 7 goals in the tournament, setting a personal record and becoming a major difference-maker for the team.
Meanwhile, the Thai team entered the match with their strongest squad. Key players like Suphanat, Suphachok, and Panya had fully recovered, giving the War Elephants great confidence. In particular, center-back Chalermsak Aukkee, who scored to narrow the deficit in the first leg, continued to be a source of hope for Thailand in both defense and attack. The return of all their key players gave the home team more tactical options to dominate Vietnam at the Rajamangala Stadium.
With the home advantage and the support of over 40,000 fans, Thailand promises to showcase a strong attacking style to close the one-goal deficit. Meanwhile, Vietnam will have to play cautiously, focusing on counter-attacking defense – a tactic that helped Coach Kim Sang-sik's team win 2-1 in the first leg despite having less possession. Despite some setbacks, the Vietnamese team still has a great chance to create a miracle if they can maximize the strengths they have shown throughout the tournament.
Latest predicted lineups for Thailand vs Vietnam
Thailand: Khammai, Hemviboon, Mickelson, Bureerat, Aukkee, Panya, Weidersjoe, Davis, Pumwiset, Ratree, Gustavsson.
Vietnam: Dinh Trieu; Tien Anh, Tien Dung, Thanh Chung, Duy Manh, Xuan Manh; Hoang Duc, Ngoc Tan, Hai Long; Vi Hao, Xuan Son.
Latest football match prediction: Thailand vs Vietnam
The second leg of the 2024 AFF Cup final between Thailand and Vietnam promises to be a dramatic and tense contest, as both teams aim for the highest possible result. Following their 2-1 victory in the first leg at Viet Tri Stadium, the Vietnamese team holds a significant advantage in their pursuit of the championship. However, the challenge at Rajamangala Stadium, where Thailand will receive enthusiastic support from over 40,000 spectators, will undoubtedly be difficult.
Under the guidance of coach Masatada Ishii, Thailand has displayed a powerful attacking style, especially in crucial matches. The return of key players like Suphanat, Suphachok, and Panya has given the "War Elephants" squad added depth and diversity to their playing style. With the task of scoring at least one goal to equalize, Thailand is expected to be proactive from the start, utilizing their speed and effective aerial play.
For Vietnam, the first-leg victory gives them a significant advantage, but it also puts them under defensive pressure from the home team. Coach Kim Sang Sik has demonstrated tactical flexibility, particularly in utilizing quick counter-attacks and maximizing the speed and sharp finishing ability of striker Xuan Son, who is in brilliant form with 7 goals in the tournament. However, the absence of Van Toan and Ho Tan Tai due to injury will somewhat affect the balance of the team's lineup.
The match is expected to be one-sided, with Thailand pressing hard to find a goal, while Vietnam focuses on defense and waits for counter-attacking opportunities. With determination and good organization, Vietnam can certainly capitalize on their opponent's mistakes to make a difference, just as they did in the first leg.
Latest Thailand vs Vietnam score prediction
Based on the above football analysis, our newspaper predicts the result:
Thailand 1-1 Vietnam
When and where can I watch the Thailand vs Vietnam match live?
To watch the Thailand vs Vietnam match live in the AFF Cup 2024, taking place at 8:00 PM on January 5th, viewers can tune in to various online sports channels. We wish you enjoyable football viewing moments.
