Match preview: Thailand U22 vs Singapore U22 (7:00 PM, December 11th), SEA Games 33

Thailand U22, with their technical control style of play, will face Singapore U22, who prioritize physicality and discipline, promising a highly tactical match at the SEA Games 33.

Thailand U22 entered their match against Singapore U22 at the 33rd SEA Games with a more relaxed mindset than their opponents, as they were already safe from elimination. This mental ease, coupled with superior technical skills, allowed the "Young War Elephants" to approach the game with high confidence. Under coach Worawut, Thailand U22 developed a modern ball-possession style of play, emphasizing quick coordination and agility in movement.

Thailand U22 secured a resounding victory against Timor Leste U22. (Photo: FAT).

A prominent characteristic of the U22 Thailand team is their short passing game in the midfield, designed to stretch the opponent's defense before executing passes that tear through the space behind the defenders. Their attacking players possess skillful ball control, quick changes of direction, and good acceleration, allowing the team to maintain a consistent attacking tempo. Thanks to the seamless connection between the lines, U22 Thailand frequently creates various attacking moves, from through passes in the center to wing attacks, crosses, or long-range shots.

The diversity in their attacking options makes the U22 Thailand team very difficult to predict. However, their weakness lies in their defense, which sometimes lacks concentration, especially when the entire team pushes forward. The U22 Thailand team's ability to transition between defensive and offensive states isn't always reliable, leading to the risk of being exploited by fast counter-attacks. Nevertheless, with their high-quality players and extensive experience in the region, the team is still considered capable of controlling and dictating the game as they wish.

In contrast to Thailand's more fluid style of play, the Singapore U22 team possesses a style that emphasizes physicality, discipline, and solidity. They often prioritize maintaining a low defensive line to limit space behind the back line. Singapore's defensive solidity relies on players with strong tackling abilities, good judgment in aerial situations, and consistent focus for most of the match.

The Singapore U22 team possesses a playing style that emphasizes physicality, discipline, and solidity. (Photo: AFC).

Singapore U22's strengths lie in their ability to withstand pressure and their tenacious defensive organization. However, they are limited in ball control. Their ability to escape pressing is poor, easily leading to dangerous turnovers in the midfield. Singapore's attacking moves often rely on long balls or counter-attacks after winning possession.

Despite having inferior technical quality compared to Thailand, the Singapore U22 team could still spring a surprise if they make good use of set pieces or attacks down the flanks, where they often get the ball into open areas. However, against an opponent with superior control of the game like Thailand U22, the island nation's team will likely have to play proactively defensively and face prolonged pressure for most of the match.

Force information:

Thailand U22: No one absent.

Singapore U22: Full squad available.

Predicted lineup:

U22 Thailand: Sorawat, Pattarapon, Pichitchai, Wichan, Chaiyaphon, Sittha, Yotsakorn, Seksan, Kakana, Thanakrit, Yotsakon.

U22 Singapore: Haszman, Anwar, Arul, Qasimah, Lim, Putri, Syaliza, Irwan, Naszri, Koh, Ruzi.

Prediction: Thailand U22 2-1 Singapore U22.

Source: https://baoxaydung.vn/nhan-dinh-u22-thai-lan-va-u22-singapore-19h00-ngay-11-12-sea-games-33-192251211071524654.htm