Malaysia vs Vietnam Live Stream & Tips - Defending Champions Backed in Kuala Lumpur
Vietnam face Malaysia in the first leg of the ASEAN Championship semi-final in Kuala Lumpur. With Vietnam unbeaten in their last 23 matches and holding an excellent head-to-head record against Malaysia, the Golden Star Warriors are tipped as favourites. Malaysia, despite recent improvements and home advantage, face several injury concerns. Key stats suggest fans can expect goals, with over 2.5 goals predicted. Overall, Vietnam are expected to take a first-leg advantage.
- Malaysia host Vietnam in ASEAN Championship semi-final first leg
- Vietnam win tipped at Kuala Lumpur Football Stadium on Sunday
- Watch Malaysia vs Vietnam in the ASEAN Championship contest
- Malaysia vs Vietnam Predictions
- Champions Backed in Kuala Lumpur
- Vietnam Dominate Head to Head Record
- Malaysia Secure Semi-Final Place
- Vietnam Finish Top of Group A
- Malaysia vs Vietnam Squads and Team News
Malaysia vs Vietnam Predictions
Malaysia host defending champions Vietnam in the first leg of their ASEAN Championship semi-final on Sunday.
The Golden Star Warriors impressed in topping Group A, and have dominated recent meetings between the nations.
I have my first stake on Vietnam to win, while I also expect over 2.5 goals scored on Sunday.
Champions Backed in Kuala Lumpur
- Malaysia have seen over 2.5 goals in 5 of their last 8 matches
- Malaysia lost 7 of their last 14 matches
- Malaysia lost their last 7 matches against Vietnam
- Vietnam have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 5 matches against Malaysia
- Vietnam won 19 of their last 20 matches
- Vietnam have seen over 2.5 goals in 8 of their last 9 matches
Vietnam Dominate Head to Head Record
Malaysia and Vietnam have met on 16 occasions since 2008. Vietnam won 12 of those encounters while Malaysia claimed only two victories. Two games finished deadlocked.
The Golden Star Warriors claimed a 3-1 victory when the teams last met in an AFC Asian Cup qualifier earlier this year.
Malaysia Secure Semi-Final Place
Malaysia return to Kuala Lumpur Football Stadium after securing second place in Group B with a narrow 1-0 victory against the Philippines.
Gunalan Pavithran scored the only goal as the Harimau Malaya booked their place in the final four.
Tan Cheng Hoe’s side began their campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 win against Myanmar before cruising to a 4-0 home victory against Laos. Despite suffering a 2-0 defeat against Thailand on matchday three, Malaysia bounced back with that narrow win against the Philippines.
Three wins from their four Group B fixtures secured a second ASEAN Championship semi-final appearance in three editions.
Before this summer’s strong performances, Malaysia had lost six of ten previous fixtures.
The 2010 champions are now bidding to reach the final for the first time since losing against Vietnam in 2018.
Vietnam Finish Top of Group A
Vietnam make the trip to Kuala Lumpur after securing an unbeaten Group A campaign with a 3-1 victory against Cambodia.
Nguyen Dinh Bac scored twice as the defending champions bagged top spot with ten points from four matches.
Sang-sik Kim’s side began their title defence with a thumping 7-0 victory against Timor-Leste before being held to a surprise goalless draw by Singapore.
Vietnam bounced back to winning form with an impressive 3-0 victory against Indonesia in Bogor before finishing their group campaign with the win against Cambodia.
The in-form Golden Star Warriors scored 13 goals and conceded only once during the group phase.
Sang-sik’s side are unbeaten in their last 23 international fixtures, winning 21 of those contests.
The ASEAN Championship holders have reached the final in four of five previous editions of this competition, lifting the trophy in both 2018 and 2024.
Malaysia vs Vietnam Squads and Team News
Malaysia Squad
Goalkeepers: Azri Ghani, Haziq Aiman, Rahadiazli Rahalim
Defenders: Ubaidullah Shamsul, Jimmy Raymond, Rodney Celvin Akwensivie, Aysar Hadi, Ruventhiran Vengadesan, Alif Ahmad, Faris Danish
Midfielders: Endrick, Sergio Aguero, Wan Kuzain, Muhd Syafiq Ahmad, Haqimi Azim, Daryl Sham, Fazrul Amir Zaman, Ibrahim Manusi, Aliff Haiqal, Engku Nur Shakir, Ziad El Basheer
Forwards: Paulo Josue, Mohamadou Sumareh, Pavithran Gunalan, Hadi Fayyadh Abd Razak, Muhammad Ramadhan
Head coach Tan has several selection issues this week. Endrick Dos Santos and Aliff Haiqal Lau ruled out by knee and hamstring injuries, respectively.
Wingers Mohamadou Sumareh and Engku Nur Shakir Nur Yacob are also doubtful after picking up unspecified knocks.
Wan Kuzain Wan Ahmad Kamal has left the squad after being recalled by Sporting JAX for USL Championship duty.
Despite Malaysia’s mounting selection problems, interim head coach Tan remains composed ahead of Sunday’s crucial semi-final.
“We cannot register any new players for the upcoming match or for the remainder of the tournament,” Cheng Hoe said. “We’ll have to continue with what we have.”
Vietnam Squad
Goalkeepers: Patrik Le Giang, Tran Trung Kien, Dang Van Lam
Defenders: Nguyen Van Vi, Dinh Quang Kiet, Doan Van Hau, Nguyen Nhat Minh, Pham Xuan Manh, Khong Minh Gia Bao, Truong Tien Anh, Nguyen Thanh Chung, Bui Hoang Viet Anh, Phan Tuan Tai
Midfielders: Le Pham Thanh Long, Hendrio, Nguyen Hoang Duc, Nguyen Hai Long, Nguyen Quang Hai, Nguyen Ngoc My, Le Van Do
Forwards: Nguyen Dinh Bac, Rafaelson, Geovane Magno, Pham Gia Hung, Nguyen Tran Viet Cuong
Vietnam have no reported selection issues this weekend.
Nguyen Dinh Bac will keep his place after scoring twice against Cambodia. The 21-year-old is the tournament’s leading scorer with five goals.
Verdict
Vietnam have enjoyed a wonderful run of form in the past year, and they should build a first-leg advantage in Sunday’s ASEAN Championship semi-final.
An away victory is my first pick, while I also have a small stake on Vietnam to win with at least three goals scored.
An away victory is my first pick, while I also have a small stake on Vietnam to win with at least three goals scored.
Vietnam Win
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