Analysis of Vietnam U23 vs China U23 at 18:35 on March 31st, CFA Team China 2026

Analysis of Vietnam U23 vs China U23 (18:35, March 31st). Prediction of the result, expected lineup, expert analysis of the match between Vietnam U23 and China U23 within the framework of the final round of the CFA Team China 2026 international friendly tournament.

Analysis of Vietnam U23 vs China U23

The host, China U23, enters the final round determined to secure a victory to thank the Xi'an fans after two consecutive draws against Thailand U23 (2-2) and North Korea U23 (1-1). Despite lineup disruptions due to key players being busy with the national team training, the squad under coach Antonio Puche maintains the stature of the reigning Asian U23 runner-up with a diverse and fast-paced attacking style.

The advantage of playing at home along with players with ideal physique like Peng Xiao or the breakthrough from Wang Bohao are formidable weapons for China. Notably, the team from the populous nation holds a significant psychological edge, having defeated Vietnam U23 with a decisive 3-0 score in the Asian U23 Championship semifinals back in January. Aiming to conclude the home friendly tournament with a brilliant result, China U23 will certainly push forward to attack from the start to dominate the game.

On the other side of the battlefield, Vietnam U23 is undergoing a tournament full of experimentation under interim coach Dinh Hong Vinh. After a draw against North Korea U23, Vietnam U23 suffered a narrow 0-1 defeat to rival Thailand. This is a phase where the coaching staff prioritizes reviewing the squad and testing new elements like the overseas Vietnamese duo Tran Thanh Trung - Nguyen Vadim.

Expected lineup for Vietnam U23 vs China U23

China U23: Yu Jinyong, He Yiran, Peng Xiao, Yang Haoyu, Bao Shengxin, Wang Shiqin, Chen Zeshi, Wang Zhang Yuanhui, Bao Shimeng, Bohao, Xiang Yuwang,

Vietnam U23: Dinh Hai, Quang Kiệt, Nguyên Hoàng, Bảo Long, Bá Đạt, Quang Huy, Công Phương, Long Vũ, Văn Thuận, Thắng Long, Quốc Anh.

Head-to-head history and form of Vietnam U23 vs China U23

Form of China U23

28/03/26: China U23 1-1 North Korea U23 (Friendly)

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

24/01/26: China U23 0-4 Japan U23 (Asian U23 Championship)

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

17/01/26: Uzbekistan U23 0-0 China U23 (Asian U23 Championship)

Form of Vietnam U23

28/03/26: Thailand U23 1-0 Vietnam U23 (Friendly)

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

23/01/26: Vietnam U23 2-2 South Korea U23 (Asian U23 Championship - Won on penalties)

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

16/01/26: Vietnam U23 2-2 UAE U23 (Asian U23 Championship - Won on penalties)

Head-to-head history of Vietnam U23 vs China U23:

20/01/26: Vietnam U23 0-3 China U23 (Asian U23 Championship 2026 semifinal)

Prediction for the result of Vietnam U23 vs China U23

With the home advantage and the desire for a first win in the tournament, China U23 is predicted to create overwhelming pressure. However, Vietnam U23 has learned many lessons from the defeat in January and will play more disciplined. A draw with few goals is possible in this match.

Predicted score: China U23 1-1 Vietnam U23