Vietnam vs Thailand — Tips & Analysis

Vietnam -0.5: Vietnam beat this same Thailand side 2-0 in Bangkok four days ago, and nothing about that night was lucky. Vietnam have won 12, tied 1 and lost 1 of their last 14 games, and they arrive on a five game winning run. They let in well under a goal a game. At home they have won 5 and tied 1 of their last 6, and they have won by 2 or more goals in 10 of their last 14. Thailand have to attack from the first whistle now, because only a two goal win takes this to extra time. That is the part we like most. Chasing leaves space behind their defence, and Vietnam are at their best hitting teams on the break. Thailand have lost their last two games and did not score in Bangkok. Their big away scoring came against Laos, Sri Lanka and Chinese Taipei, not against sides like this one. A packed home crowd and a 1-0 Vietnam win looks the likely finish, and a Vietnam win is exactly what we need. The catch is that 2-0 lead. Vietnam lift the trophy even if this one ends level, so they may sit deep and take no risks at all. Vietnam have also won only 3 of the last 12 meetings between these two, losing 5. We still want Vietnam to take this one.