Football prediction U23 Vietnam vs U23 Malaysia: Win to continue

U23 Vietnam entered the second match of the 2024 AFC U23 Championship finals, against U23 Malaysia. The three "capital" points on the opening day helped coach Hoang Anh Tuan and his team. On the contrary, U23 Malaysia lost 0-2 to U23 Uzbekistan. If they continue to lose, the door to the next round will be closed for this team.

Comments on U23 Malaysia vs U23 Vietnam

U23 Malaysia lost 0-2 to U23 Uzbekistan, but this result may not accurately reflect what happened on the field. U23 Malaysia could have scored 1-2 goals, but would have lost much more if the opposing strikers had adjusted their aim.

Vi Hao shined in the match against U23 Kuwait.

The beginning of each half was when U23 Malaysia created moments that made U23 Uzbekistan worried. At the beginning of the first half, Luqman Hakim had 2 consecutive dangerous opportunities but was not alert enough to score. At the beginning of the second half, Hakim and Fergus Tierney approached the U23 Uzbekistan goal but could not create a different result.

When they missed their chances, U23 Malaysia could not stand firm. In fact, after a period of exciting play, the Southeast Asian team played deadlocked and let the opponent continuously pressure them. The U23 Malaysia midfield was completely inferior in terms of ball control and one-on-one competition in the midfield area. The defenders only used their numbers to counter the opponent's attacks.

On the other side of the front line, U23 Vietnam has solved the biggest problem called psychology. There will be many technical issues to discuss after their victory. However, coach Hoang Anh Tuan and his team went to Qatar with a heavy atmosphere due to the common failure of Vietnamese football.

They played with leaden legs in the first half. After Bui Vi Hao scored in the second half, U23 Vietnam played very differently. The strength of U23 Vietnam is the flexibility in the midfield of Thai Son - Minh Khoa - Van Truong. This trio left their mark with their technique and confidence, helping U23 Vietnam gain an advantage over their opponents.

In the important match against U23 Malaysia, U23 Vietnam will lose a series of important players such as Dinh Bac, Van Tung, Quoc Viet and Ngoc Thang due to suspension and penalty cards. This is the time for Mr. Tuan to demonstrate his "welder" ability with personnel adjustments.

The most important thing for U23 Vietnam right now is to score. If they take the lead, Van Chuan and his teammates will feel more comfortable. They are capable of defeating their Southeast Asian rivals and winning a ticket to the next round.

Malaysia U23 vs Vietnam U23 Team

Malaysia U23 has no regrettable absences. Midfielder Luqman Hakim was taken off early in the match against Uzbekistan U23 but he is fit enough to start in the match against Vietnam U23.

U23 Vietnam lost central defender Nguyen Ngoc Thang due to a penalty card. Dinh Bac, Van Tung, and Quoc Viet were injured and could not play.

Form of U23 Malaysia vs U23 Vietnam

U23 Vietnam won 2, drew 1 and lost 2 in the last 5 matches, two defeats in ASIAD 19 when U23 Vietnam competed as an Olympic team.

U23 Malaysia have only won 1 of their last 5 matches and that victory came when they faced U23 Philippines.

Prediction: U23 Malaysia 1-3 U23 Vietnam

Expected lineup:

U23 Malaysia: Azim Al Amin; Zikri Khalili, Ubaidullah Shamsul, Harith Haiqal, Safwan Mazlan; Syahir Bashah, Nooa Laine; Aliff Izwan, Mukhairi Ajmal, Luqman Hakim; Fergus Tierney.

U23 Vietnam: Quan Van Chuan, Hoang Van Toan, Nguyen Manh Hung, Luong Duy Cuong, Le Nguyen Hoang, Ho Van Cuong, Nguyen Thai Son, Vo Hoang Minh Khoa, Nguyen Van Truong, Bui Vi Hao, Vo Nguyen Hoang.

Mai Phuong

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