Vietnam U17 vs UAE U17 Prediction: A battle for a World Cup spot

Match information: Vietnam U17 vs UAE U17

Tournament: 2026 AFC U17 Championship Finals

Match time: 00:00 on May 14, 2026 (Vietnam time) (GMT+7)

The match between Vietnam U17 and UAE U17 will be broadcast live on the TV360 system.

Predicted lineups for Vietnam U17 vs UAE U17

Vietnam U17 (4-3-3): Xuan Hoa, Manh Cuong, Dang Khoa, Hoang Viet, Quy Vuong, Minh Thuy, Dai Nhan, Nguyen Luc, Van Duong, Anh Hao, Sy Bach.

U17 UAE (4-3-3): Bentley, Nuaimi, Abdulla Meri, Sultan Mheiri, Al Awani, Salem Bani, Hussain Ali, Blooshi, El Khoury, Jneibi, Mahrous.

Match preview: Vietnam U17 vs UAE U17

Vietnam U17 entered their final Group C match under immense pressure after a 1-4 defeat against South Korea U17. Coach Cristiano Roland's team had led and played resiliently for over 80 minutes against their strong Asian opponents, but a lapse in concentration at the end of the match led to Vietnam U17 conceding several goals.

Despite losing to South Korea, Vietnam U17's chances of advancing are still very clear. The young Vietnamese team is currently second in Group C and still holds its destiny in its own hands in the race to qualify for the U17 World Cup.

The match against the UAE U17 team is considered the "final" of the group. The Vietnam U17 team has more options than their opponents, needing only a favorable result to keep their hopes of advancing alive.

On the UAE side, the West Asian team is also under immense pressure after their 2-3 defeat against Yemen U17. This result puts the UAE in a position where they must win against Vietnam U17 if they want to advance to the next round.

The UAE U17 team is highly regarded for its physical stature and tackling ability. This team is likely to have more possession and create significant pressure through aerial balls.

The Vietnam U17 team is expected to opt for a defensive counter-attacking style of play, maintaining a tight formation and waiting for opportunities from quick transitions.

If they improve their ability to withstand pressure at the end of the match and make good use of their opponent's mistakes, the Vietnam U17 team could certainly spring a surprise against the UAE.

Predicting the score for Vietnam U17 vs UAE U17

Vietnam U17 2-1 UAE U17