Vietnam vs Malaysia Live Stream & Tips - Champions Backed to Secure ASEAN Championship Final Spot
Vietnam bring a commanding 2-0 advantage back to Hanoi for the ASEAN Championship semi-final second leg against Malaysia. The defending champions boast an outstanding record, with 20 wins in their last 21 matches and eight consecutive victories over Malaysia. Malaysia, meanwhile, face selection troubles and must overturn recent scoring struggles. Given Vietnam's form and prior meetings, they are widely expected to not only win but cover a -1 handicap. The consensus recommendation is to back Vietnam for another decisive victory.
- Vietnam host Malaysia after 2-0 win in last week’s semi-final first leg
- Vietnam/Over 2.5 goals tipped at My Dinh Stadium on Wednesday
- Watch Vietnam vs Malaysia in the ASEAN Championship semi-finals
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- Vietnam vs Malaysia Predictions
- Champions Backed in Hanoi
- Vietnam Dominate Head to Head Record
- Vietnam Take Control of Semi-Final
- Malaysia Face Uphill Battle
- Vietnam vs Malaysia Squads and Team News
Vietnam vs Malaysia Predictions
Vietnam return to My Dinh Stadium with a 2-0 advantage from Sunday’s semi-final first leg.
Malaysia must adopt an attacking approach in Hanoi, which should create plenty of opportunities for the defending champions.
I have my stake on Vietnam to cover a -1 handicap, and to win with at least three goals scored.
Champions Backed in Hanoi
- Vietnam won 20 of their last 21 matches
- Vietnam have seen over 2.5 goals in 8 of their last 10 matches
- Vietnam won by more than 1 goal in 8 of their last 10 wins
- Malaysia lost their last 8 matches against Vietnam
- Malaysia lost 8 of their last 15 matches
Vietnam Dominate Head to Head Record
Malaysia and Vietnam have met on 17 occasions since 2008. Vietnam won 13 of those encounters, while Malaysia claimed two victories. Two matches finished as draws.
Vietnam claimed wins in each of their eight most recent meetings.
Vietnam Take Control of Semi-Final
Vietnam return to Hanoi with one foot in the ASEAN Championship final after a deserved 2-0 victory in Kuala Lumpur.
Rafaelson broke the deadlock in first-half stoppage time before Faris Danish’s 86th-minute own goal doubled Vietnam’s advantage.
Kim Sang-sik’s side emerged deserved winners from a competitive contest at Kuala Lumpur Stadium. Vietnam edged the shot count 12-11 despite finishing with only 46% possession.
The defending champions have been in superb form this summer, winning four of their five ASEAN Championship fixtures, scoring 15 goals while conceding just once.
The in-form hosts are now unbeaten in 24 internationals, with a staggering 22 wins picked up in that period. Defensively strong and ruthless in the forward areas, Vietnam scored 67 goals in their 24-game unbeaten run, while conceding only 13.
Malaysia Face Uphill Battle
Malaysia make the trip to Hanoi, requiring a two-goal victory to force extra time in Wednesday’s semi-final second-leg.
Tan Cheng Hoe’s side put in a solid showing in last week’s defeat in Kuala Lumpur. The Harimau Malaya failed to make the best of their opportunities, with three big chances passed up in a frustrating home reversal.
Sunday’s defeat was Malaysia’s second in three matches following their 2-0 group-stage loss against Thailand. The Harimau Malaya drew blanks in both fixtures despite registering more shots in each contest.
Despite the defeat against Thailand, Malaysia moved into the semi-finals with three wins from four Group B fixtures.
A dismal record in this fixture offers little encouragement for Cheng Hoe’s side. Malaysia have lost eight successive encounters against Vietnam, including three meetings this year.
The 2010 champions have now reached the final four of the ASEAN Championship for the third time since 2918.
Vietnam vs Malaysia Squads and Team News
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
Head coach Kim has no new selection issues reported following Sunday’s first-leg victory.
Rafaelson should continue in attack after scoring in Kuala Lumpur, while Nguyen Dinh Bac, the tournament’s leading scorer, is also expected to feature.
Nguyen Quang Hai, Hendrio and Nguyen Hai Long could earn recalls should hosts opt to freshen their selection.
Kim was pleased to secure a two-goal first-leg advantage but warned that Vietnam still have work to do in Hanoi.
“Today, away was very difficult. It's not an easy game. However, I'm delighted we won two-nil,” said Kim, who was in charge two years ago when Vietnam claimed their third ASEAN crown.
“We just finished our first half, two-nil, and so we have to be prepared for the second half. We have to keep improving and show a better result in the second leg.”
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 Cheng Hoe has some selection headaches ahead of the trip to Vietnam.
Wan Kuzain Wan Ahmad Kamal is unavailable after being recalled by Sporting JAX, while injured duo Endrick Dos Santos and Aliff Haiqal Lau did not feature in the home leg.
Despite the first-leg defeat, Cheng Hoe remains confident that Malaysia can turn the tie around in Hanoi.
“We still have another 90 minutes to go. We didn’t lose the war; we just lost the battle.
“Perhaps we can score one goal and then gain confidence. Of course, we know Vietnam will be very strong at home. I’m confident that we can go there and challenge the situation,” he said.
Verdict
Vietnam have been in blistering form and, with such a good record in this fixture, should be backed to claim another win on Wednesday.
I have my stakes on the hosts to cover a -1 handicap, and to win with at least three goals scored.
I have my stakes on the hosts to cover a -1 handicap, and to win with at least three goals scored.
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