Malaysia vs Vietnam, ASEAN Championship, 2026, Today Match Prediction
Malaysia
Vietnam
Malaysia Seek First Victory Over Dominant Vietnam in Jakarta
- Malaysia come into the bronze final after scoring 9 goals in their last two matches
- While Vietnam scored 5 goals in their last two.
- Malaysia average 3.0 goals per game, Vietnam average 1.7 goals per game.
Vietnam to win (2-1).
| Tournament: | ASEAN Championship, 2026 |
| Venue: | Gelora Bung Karno Stadium |
Malaysia vs Vietnam Match Prediction & Analysis
Malaysia face Vietnam in the FIFA ASEAN Cup Bronze Final on 5 October at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta. Both sides finished second in their respective groups and will look to end their campaigns strongly. The match promises an intriguing contest between two experienced Southeast Asian teams.
Head-to-Head Record
In the last ten matches, Malaysia have won 0, lost 9, with 1 draw, Vietnam have won 9 , lost 0, with 1 draw.
Teams Preview
Malaysia Preview
Malaysia secured a commanding 6-0 victory over Singapore at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta in the FIFA ASEAN Cup. Bergson da Silva opened the scoring before adding two more goals to complete his hat-trick, while Stuart Wilkin, Paulo Josue and Syahir Bashah also found the net.
Malaysia dominated the contest and produced a clinical attacking display, putting Singapore under sustained pressure throughout the match. The result gave Malaysia a major boost in the race for a place in the Bronze Final.
The victory saw Malaysia finish second in Group A with seven points, while Singapore ended their campaign without a win. Malaysia’s six-goal margin also highlighted their strong attacking form heading into the knockout stage.
Malaysia had 50% possession in their 6-0 victory over Singapore, with both sides sharing an equal amount of the ball.
Malaysia registered 18 total shots and 11 free-kicks in their 6-0 victory over Singapore. They consistently created attacking opportunities and were highly clinical in front of goal, scoring six times to secure a comprehensive win.
Team News
Malaysia will be without captain Dion Cools, who has left the squad due to urgent family matters, and Faisal Halim, who is sidelined with a tendon and right calf injury. Bergson da Silva is available after serving his two-match suspension.
Malaysia Probable starting Lineup
GK: Ahmad Syihan Hazmi
DEF: Dion Cools, Quentin Cheng, Brad Tapp, La,Vere Corbin Ong
MID: Stuart Wilkin, Nooa Laine, Manuel Hidalgo
FWD: Faisal Halim, Bergson, Arif Aiman
Vietnam Preview
Vietnam came from behind to defeat Pakistan 4-2 at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta in the FIFA ASEAN Cup. Mohib Ullah gave Pakistan the lead in the 31st minute before Nguyen Hai Long equalised early in the second half.
Vietnam completed the comeback through Nguyen Hoang Duc and Nguyen Dinh Bac, while Williams Minh Hoang added a stoppage-time fourth after Pakistan had briefly reduced the deficit.
The victory secured Vietnam second place in Group B and a place in the Bronze Final against Malaysia on 5 October.
Vietnam recorded 55% possession in their 4-2 victory over Pakistan, controlling more of the ball and building sustained pressure throughout the match.
Vietnam registered 20 total shots, with seven on target, during their victory over Pakistan.
Team News
Vietnam face some fitness concerns, with Bui Hoang Viet Anh and Do HoAng Hen reportedly carrying issues after the Pakistan match, while Nguyen Hoang Duc is not yet at full fitness.
Vietnam Probable starting Lineup
GK: Patrik Le Giang
DEF: Xuan Manh Pham, Viet Anh Bui Hoang, Ngoc Bao Le
MID: Tien Anh Truong, Tai Loc Nguyen, Hoang Duc Nguyen, Jason Pendant
FWD: Hendrio, Lee Williams, Hai Long Nguyen
MALAYSIA vs VIETNAM
Winning PredictionVietnam head into the FIFA ASEAN Cup Bronze Final with an advantage in recent head-to-head meetings, while Malaysia’s attacking form could make the contest competitive.
Bookmakers favour Vietnam, with Vietnam priced at around 2.10, the draw at 3.30 and Malaysia at 3.20, highlighting a closely matched contest. Based on recent form and the odds, a Vietnam victory appears the more likely outcome.
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