Analyzing the performance of Vietnam and Thailand before the 2024 AFF Cup final

However, before the match, both teams have factors to pay attention to, from strength to psychological and tactical preparation. Below is an analysis of the current form of the two teams before this dramatic confrontation.

Vietnam national team performance

The Vietnam national football team has had a rather impressive journey at the AFF Cup 2024. In the group stage and semi-final matches, the team under the leadership of coach Kim Sang Sik has shown stability and the ability to adapt to strong opponents. In the second leg of the semi-final, Vietnam won convincingly 3-1 against Singapore, thereby winning 5-1 on aggregate, advancing to the final. However, despite the victory, Vietnam is not without challenges. In particular, in this match, the team had difficulty maintaining the squad when two important defenders, Ho Tan Tai and Vu Van Thanh, had to leave the field due to injury.

Despite the absence of some key players, the Vietnam national team still maintains a stable performance thanks to the good coordination between young players and the experience of veteran faces. The team's attack, led by Tien Linh and Quang Hai, is still very sharp, while in the midfield, Hoang Duc and Xuan Son will play an important role in controlling the ball and launching attacks. However, coach Kim Sang Sik also faces a big challenge when his squad changes frequently, causing the players to sometimes not "match" each other, leading to some problems in the gameplay.

Thailand national team performance

Thailand also entered the final of the AFF Cup 2024 with impressive form. However, the journey of this team was not easy. In the second leg of the semi-final, Thailand had to go through a tense confrontation with the Philippines. Although they won 4-3 after extra time, Thailand had to exhaust themselves and go through difficult moments. Since the first leg of the semi-final, when Thailand lost 1-2, the team from the Golden Temple had to try their best to overcome their opponent.

Thailand currently maintains a strong squad with many talented players. However, they will face a big challenge when traveling to Vietnam for the first leg, especially when the team is exhausted after the previous tense matches. However, Thailand still has stars like Gustavsson, Davis or Sarachat, players who can make a difference in the match. Thailand's attacking power is always very dangerous, and Vietnam's defense will have to be extremely solid to deal with the opponent's fast and strong counterattacks.

The decisive factors in the final

Both teams’ performances will be affected by important factors in the upcoming match. For Vietnam, home advantage will be a big factor in helping the team gain confidence. However, the absence of some key players such as Ho Tan Tai and Vu Van Thanh will be a big challenge for coach Kim Sang Sik. The remaining players need to show good coordination to minimize the gaps in the squad.

Meanwhile, Thailand, although not having the best squad, is still a team with depth and experience in international tournaments. However, the fatigue of the players will affect the strength of this team, and their ability to maintain high performance throughout the 90 minutes of the match is a big question. However, Thailand is still a team capable of creating breakthroughs and any mistake from the Vietnamese defense can be punished immediately.

The first leg of the 2024 AFF Cup final between Vietnam and Thailand will be a tense and unpredictable match. Vietnam has stable form and home field advantage, but Thailand is not an easy opponent to defeat. The performance of both teams will be determined by their ability to maintain concentration and apply appropriate tactics in the match. Vietnam needs to make the most of opportunities from sharp attacks, while Thailand will look to counterattack strongly to create dangerous situations. This match will certainly bring thrilling and surprising moments to fans.