The chance of Vietnam team getting a ticket to Asian Cup 2027 increased to 67%, why?

According to Footy Rankings, after the results of the opening match and the match schedule, the Vietnamese team in Group F has a 67% chance of getting a ticket to the final round of the 2027 Asian Cup. The Malaysian team only has a 33% chance.

In the opening match of the 2027 Asian Cup 3 qualifying round, the Vietnamese team easily defeated Laos with a score of 5-0 at Binh Duong Stadium. Meanwhile, their group rival Malaysia had a relatively difficult victory against Nepal with a score of 2-0. The next match, the two teams will meet on June 10 at Bukit Jalil Stadium in Kuala Lumpur.

The Vietnamese team is assessed to have a 67% chance of getting a ticket to the 2027 Asian Cup Finals.

Photo: Ngoc Linh

Footy Rankings , a website specializing in calculating FIFA rankings, Asian clubs and national teams, predicts that the Vietnamese team, with its record of unbeaten streak (9 wins, 2 draws), playing very consistently and continuously rising in the FIFA rankings (expected to reach 109th in the world in April), has many advantages over the Malaysian team.

"Harimau Malaya" has been playing inconsistently recently. They have just replaced their new coach, Mr. Peter Cklamovski, an Australian. The victory over Nepal (ranked 175th in the world) only helped Malaysia move up 1 place in the April FIFA rankings (to 131st in the world).

Therefore, Footy Rankings predicts that the Vietnamese team, with its stability, will achieve a favorable result in the meeting with the Malaysian team in June. Thereby, they will have a 67% chance of winning the only ticket in the group to attend the 2027 Asian Cup.

Coach Kim Sang-sik of the Vietnam team

Photo: Ngoc Linh

What advantages does the Vietnamese team have?

The Vietnam team's schedule is also considered favorable. After the away match against Malaysia, coach Kim Sang-sik and his team will have two matches against Nepal in October, including a home match (October 9) and an away match (October 14).

Then there is the return match against Laos away in November. In March 2026, the Vietnamese team will host Malaysia at home to conclude the third qualifying round of the 2027 Asian Cup.

Meanwhile, Footy Rankings also predicts that the teams including Syria (Group E) have a 98% chance of getting a ticket to the 2027 Asian Cup, Lebanon (Group B) is 93%, Tajikistan (Group A) has 75%, Thailand (Group D) has 72% and Hong Kong has 45% chance of getting a ticket to the finals.

In the 3rd qualifying round of the 2027 Asian Cup, including 6 groups, the top teams in each group will qualify for the finals in Saudi Arabia with a total of 24 teams. The 2027 Asian Cup finals will take place from January 7 to February 5, 2027.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/co-hoi-doi-tuyen-viet-nam-lay-ve-du-asian-cup-2027-tang-len-67-vi-sao-18525032707463775.htm