Analysis of Vietnam U23 vs Thailand U23, March 28, 14:00, CFA Team China 2026

Analysis of Vietnam U23 vs Thailand U23 (March 28, 14:00). Predictions, expected lineup, expert analysis of the match between Vietnam U23 and Thailand U23 in the second round of the CFA Team China 2026 international friendly.

Analysis Vietnam U23 vs Thailand U23

The highlight of the second round of the CFA Team China 2026 friendly is the rematch of the SEA Games 33 final between Thailand U23 and Vietnam U23. Both top Southeast Asian teams had impressive starts in Xi'an (China), holding off stronger opponents like China U23 and North Korea U23.

Thailand U23 just experienced a thrilling 90 minutes against host China. Despite leading by two goals in the first half, a drop in stamina and defensive mistakes led to a 2-2 draw. However, the sharp attacking style of coach Thawatchai Damrong-ongtrakul's team sent a strong message to Vietnam U23.

On the other side, Vietnam U23 also had a regrettable 1-1 draw against the "unknown" North Korea U23. Coach Đinh Hồng Vinh's players started confidently and scored early thanks to Minh Tâm. Despite being equalized late, the cohesion between veterans like Công Phương, Văn Bình and new faces like the overseas Vietnamese duo Trần Thành Trung - Nguyễn Vadim showed promising signs.

This is not just a friendly match but also an opportunity for both sides to assert their regional dominance at the youth level before the ASIAD 2026 campaign.

Squad Vietnam U23 vs Thailand U23

Thailand U23: Center-back Inaram injured, right-back Thiangkham suspended.

Vietnam U23: Full squad available.

Expected lineup Vietnam U23 vs Thailand U23

Thailand U23: Phosaman, Sienkrathok, Noiwong, Tamma, Buaphan, Chansri, Wandee, Seangsawat, Seelao, Puethong, Mamah.

Vietnam U23: Văn Bình, Quang Kiệt, Nguyên Hoàng, Bảo Long, Bá Đạt, Quốc Anh, Quang Huy, Công Phương, Văn Thuận, Thắng Long, Đăng Dương.

Head-to-head history and form Vietnam U23 vs Thailand U23

Thailand U23's form

25/03/26: China U23 2-2 Thailand U23 (Friendly)

14/01/26: Thailand U23 0-0 China U23 (U23 Asian Cup)

11/01/26: Thailand U23 1-1 Iraq U23 (U23 Asian Cup)

08/01/26: Australia U23 2-1 Thailand U23 (U23 Asian Cup)

15/11/25: Thailand U23 4-0 India U23 (Friendly)

Vietnam U23's form

25/03/26: Vietnam U23 1-1 North Korea U23 (Friendly)

23/01/26: Vietnam U23 2-2 South Korea U23 (U23 Asian Cup - Penalties)

20/01/26: Vietnam U23 0-3 China U23 (U23 Asian Cup)

16/01/26: Vietnam U23 2-2 UAE U23 (U23 Asian Cup - Penalties)

12/01/26: Saudi Arabia U23 0-1 Vietnam U23 (U23 Asian Cup)

Head-to-head history Vietnam U23 vs Thailand U23:

22/12/25: Thailand U23 2-3 Vietnam U23 (SEA Games 33 Final)

02/06/22: Thailand U23 2-2 Vietnam U23 (U23 Asian Cup)

22/05/22: Vietnam U23 1-0 Thailand U23 (SEA Games 31)

Match prediction Vietnam U23 vs Thailand U23

The clash between these two strong Southeast Asian teams is always tense and unpredictable. Thailand U23 tends to start enthusiastically, while Vietnam U23 often plays resiliently and knows how to explode at decisive moments. Given the nature of an experimental friendly, both coaches may prioritize squad assessment over chasing results at all costs. A high-scoring draw would be a reasonable scenario for both teams at this stage.

Predicted score: Thailand U23 2-2 Vietnam U23