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Prediction before the match U23 Cambodia vs U23 Laos

And a win could also be a springboard for Laos or Cambodia to play more confidently against Vietnam. Before entering this match, Laos coach Ha Hyeok-jun admitted that his team was the lowest rated. Laos may be inferior to Vietnam in all aspects, but compared to Cambodia, Ha Hyeok Jun's comment seems quite modest.

Because Laos has a very promising generation of young players. The team from the land of a million elephants brings to the tournament many players with experience playing in the national team. Their U23 generation is highly appreciated because 3 years ago, Laos made a surprise in the U19 Southeast Asian tournament.

At that time, Laos even defeated Thailand 2-0 to advance to the final. It was not a lucky victory. Laos deployed fast, direct football, forcing Thailand to accept defeat.

Although we know that with a football background that still lacks many conditions like Laos, young talents will find it difficult to develop their full potential, but with what they have shown, the young stars of Laos are still capable of creating surprises in this year's U23 Southeast Asian tournament.

Laos brings a strong squad to the tournament.

Form, history of confrontations between U23 Cambodia vs U23 Laos

Before thinking about a surprise in the match against Vietnam, Laos must definitely try to win against Cambodia. In terms of performance, Laos is not inferior to Cambodia. Although the two teams have won less than they have lost, but in the same period of time, the number of victories of the two teams is equal (3 matches). However, Laos caused a surprise with 2 victories against Malaysia in the 2022 Southeast Asian U23 tournament.

Meanwhile, Cambodia's victories were mostly against weaker teams such as Mongolia and Bangladesh. The only positive result they had was a draw with Lebanon. Cambodian football is showing signs of decline. The fact that they became the only Southeast Asian team unable to participate in the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers has shown that fact.

With the U23 players, Cambodia also did not leave any impression. They were just "cannon fodder" in recent tournaments. In 2022, Cambodia was in an easy group, with the host spot, but they still could not advance.

With the above analysis, it can be believed that if the young players of Laos show their true potential, stars like Peter Phanthavong, Damoth Thongkhamsavath... play with the same form as they have shown in the national team, the team of the Land of a Million Elephants can completely think of a victory this afternoon.

Expected lineup U23 Cambodia vs U23 Laos

U23 Cambodia: Reth Lyheng, Leng Nora, Vann Vit, Yang Phumin, Makara Tum, Soun Makara, Lucca Lim, Chou Sinti, Sin Sovannmakara, Menghong Sou, Hav Soknet.

U23 Laos: Lokphathip; Kietnalonglop, Thongkhamsavath, Anantaza Siphongphan, Peter Phanthavong, Sayfon Keohanam, Chony Wenpaserth, Anousone Xaypanya, Inthachuk Sisouphan, Damoth Thongkhamsavath, Photthavong Sangvilay

Score prediction: U23 Cambodia 1-2 U23 Laos

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