Thai media predicts surprising score for Vietnam U23 vs Thailand U23 match

Sport True ID channel recently forecasted the score of the match between Vietnam U23 and Thailand U23 within the CFA Team China 2025 friendly tournament.

At 14:00 on March 28, the Vietnam U23 and Thailand U23 teams will face each other in the second match of the CFA Team China 2026 friendly tournament.

After the opening match, the tournament situation remains very balanced as all four teams have not yet created a clear difference in points. Therefore, the encounter between these two teams carries special significance, almost akin to an "early final."

Before the match, Thailand's Sport True ID newspaper published several noteworthy observations.

In their opening match, Thailand U23 left a strong impression by drawing 2-2 with host China. Despite trailing, the young team from the Land of Gold demonstrated resilient spirit and good adaptability under difficult circumstances.

However, ahead of the clash with Vietnam U23, Thailand U23 faces several squad issues. The team will be without defender Vision Inoram due to a knee injury. Additionally, Usama Thiengkham is absent due to suspension following a red card in the previous match.

On the other side, Vietnam U23 enters the match with considerable confidence after a stable performance against North Korea U23. In their opener, coach Đinh Hồng Vinh's team secured a 1-1 draw, showing solidity in their play and good adaptability to pressure.

Vietnam U23's lineup still relies heavily on the core group that participated in continental competitions. The strength of the red-shirted team lies in defensive discipline, tight organizational ability, and quick transition situations. In midfield, Nguyễn Công Phương continues to be expected to orchestrate play and create breakthroughs.

According to True ID, this match is predicted to be an intriguing tactical battle between the familiar styles of Southeast Asian football. Thailand U23 is likely to still prioritize ball control, short combinations, and proactive imposition of play. Meanwhile, Vietnam U23 may opt for tight defense and waiting for counter-attacking opportunities.

"The decisive factor could lie in midfield. If Thailand U23 controls the match tempo well and limits the speed-based counter-attacks of Vietnam U23, they will have more opportunities to create a difference. Conversely, if Vietnam U23 maintains solidity and utilizes the space behind the opponent's defense effectively, Vietnam's representative could certainly surprise," the paper noted.

Finally, True ID predicts that, despite the team suffering significant defensive losses, their players will still defeat Vietnam U23 with a score of 2-1.