Comments and predictions for Vietnam vs Thailand: Shoot down the war elephants

The Vietnam vs Thailand match, the first leg of the AFF Cup 2024 final, taking place at 8:00 p.m. on January 2, is a fateful encounter. With home field advantage, Vietnam is determined to break the curse against its "nemesis" Thailand to create an advantage for the second leg. Will history turn a new page?

Latest information on Vietnam vs Thailand forces

The Vietnamese team suffered a big loss when they were without two key defenders, Ho Tan Tai (knee tendon rupture) and Vu Van Thanh (ankle sprain). In addition, Van Toan was also unable to play due to a previous injury. This forced coach Kim Sang Sik to make adjustments to the squad.

Meanwhile, Thailand has almost a full squad, with key players like Mickelson, Sarachat and Gustavsson all ready to play. This gives the Golden Temple team great confidence when playing away at Viet Tri Stadium.

The battle is not only a matter of tactics but also a matter of physical strength and reasonable personnel substitution between the two teams.

Latest expected lineup for Vietnam vs Thailand

Vietnam: Dinh Trieu, Tien Dung, Duy Manh, Thanh Chung, Xuan Manh, Van Vi, Quang Hai, Hoang Duc, Hai Long, Tien Linh, Xuan Son.

Thailand: Khammai, Hemviboon, Mickelson, Bureerat, Aukkee, Sarachat, Chamrasamee, Davis, Pomphun, Ratree, Gustavsson.

Latest football review Vietnam vs Thailand

The first leg of the 2024 AFF Cup final between Vietnam and Thailand promises to be a dramatic and tense confrontation. Although playing at home, the Vietnamese team will face many challenges as their opponent, the Thai team, is always a formidable "nemesis" in the Southeast Asian region.

On the Vietnamese side, the team just had a 3-1 victory over Singapore in the second leg of the semi-final, thereby winning 5-1 on aggregate and qualifying for the final. However, the journey to the final was not easy as the Vietnamese team had to compete with difficulty, especially when some important pillars were absent due to injury.

Defenders Ho Tan Tai and Vu Van Thanh were both unable to participate in this important match, weakening the team's defensive strength. Coach Kim Sang Sik also faced a difficult problem when the Vietnamese squad lacked smooth connection because the players could not fully integrate into his rotation strategy. However, playing at home will be a significant advantage, especially when the team always receives enthusiastic support from fans.

Thailand, on the other hand, had their fair share of challenges. Despite winning 4-3 against the Philippines in the semi-finals, Thailand had a tough game and could only win in the final minutes of extra time. The fatigue and stress of this series of matches will certainly take a toll on the players’ physical fitness.

Having to travel from the Philippines to Vietnam for the first leg of the final will put even more physical pressure on the Thai players. However, despite their physical problems, Thailand has always been a strong team, and under the guidance of coach Masatada Ishii, they are always a formidable opponent.

Home advantage is certainly an important factor that helps Vietnam confidently enter this match. The team needs to make the most of the opportunity to win, creating an advantage for the second leg.

It is necessary for Vietnamese players to develop flexibility in their attacks and especially to score early goals to reduce psychological pressure. Meanwhile, Thailand, despite many physical difficulties, still has the ability to cause surprises thanks to the quality of their players and their technical ability to play football.

With their current form and home advantage, Vietnam can hope for a 2-1 victory in this match. However, with their determination and ability to play at a high level, Thailand will certainly not easily accept defeat, and this confrontation will be a fierce and dramatic match.

Latest Vietnam vs Thailand score prediction

With home advantage, Vietnam will likely win 2-1 against Thailand in the first leg, but the match promises to not be easy when facing a strong team like Thailand.

When and where to watch Vietnam vs Thailand live?

To watch the live match between Vietnam and Thailand in the AFF Cup 2024 taking place at 8:00 p.m. on January 2, viewers can watch it on online sports channels. Wishing you happy football watching moments.