Vietnam vs Nepal Prediction: More than a win

The Vietnamese team not only has to defeat Nepal at 7:30 p.m. on October 9, but also complete many goals to look towards the future.

The situation in Group F could be completely disrupted if Malaysia is penalized with a 0-3 loss in the matches using "illegally naturalized" players. However, before thinking about this, both Vietnam and Nepal must do their best to get the best results in the two matches in October, within the framework of the final qualifying round for the 2027 Asian Cup.

Before the match, Nepal only had one training session in Ho Chi Minh City. In the list of players going to Vietnam, the two most prominent names of Nepal are goalkeeper and captain Kiran Chemjong and striker Anjan Bista.

Kiran Chemjong is a veteran with 107 caps for the national team, considered a symbol of Nepalese football for more than a decade. Meanwhile, Anjan Bista is currently Nepal's main striker with 13 goals in 70 appearances.

Nepal is not highly rated.

Despite showing great determination, Nepal is no match for Vietnam. In June, even with better preparation than now, coach Matt Ross's team still lost 1-2 to Laos - a weak team in Southeast Asia.

As for the Vietnamese team, coach Kim Sang Sik and his team are very confident of winning all 6 points against Nepal. Only by winning two matches against Nepal will the “Golden Star Warriors” open up the opportunity to continue in the final qualifying round of the 2027 Asian Cup.

Experts say that the Vietnamese team only needs to play at their full potential to defeat Nepal, and even win big. In addition to the home field advantage, the Vietnamese players are of a higher class, and are playing better and better under coach Kim Sang Sik.

Facing an opponent of average quality, this is an opportunity for coach Kim Sang Sik to test the new lineup of the Vietnam team. Therefore, it is not surprising that the Korean strategist uses many U23 players.

Goalkeepers Trung Kien, Hieu Minh, Nhat Minh, Phi Hoang, Van Khang, Xuan Bac, Thanh Nhan, Dinh Bac... are all ready to compete, many of whom are wearing the Vietnam national team jersey for the first time and are very determined.

Playing for the Vietnamese team is always an honor, and also an opportunity for young players to show their ability, to score points, and compete for a place at the 33rd SEA Games and the 2026 AFC U23 Championship.

Opportunity for young players to show off. Photo: SN

However, everyone must try their best, do their best in every situation, every hour, every minute on the field. This is also what coach Kim Sang Sik expects, hoping for the maturity of the young players, besides the goal of winning.

Vietnam team is almost certain to play offensively, even attacking the opponent first. Meanwhile, Nepal is likely to play defensively and counterattack to get 1 point.

Overall, the Vietnamese team did not face too much pressure or difficulties when playing against Nepal. Everything was under control for coach Kim Sang Sik and his players, so this was a match where the home team had to complete many tasks, not just 3 points.

The Vietnam vs Nepal match will kick off at 7:30 p.m. on October 9 at Go Dau Stadium, Ho Chi Minh City.

Expected lineup of Vietnam team: Trung Kien, Quang Vinh, Hieu Minh, Tien Dung, Phi Hoang, Van Khang, Hoang Duc, Xuan Bac, Dinh Bac, Tuan Hai, Tien Linh.

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/nhan-dinh-bong-da-viet-nam-vs-nepal-19h30-ngay-9-10-2450633.html