Vietnam vs Singapore Head-to-Head History (ASEAN Cup 2026 Group A): Advantage for Kim Sang Sik's Team

Vietnam vs Singapore Head-to-Head History: Not only superior in results, the Vietnamese national team also holds a nearly three-decade unbeaten streak against the Lion Island opponents.

Vietnam vs Singapore Head-to-Head History

As of before the ASEAN Cup 2026, Vietnam and Singapore have met 22 times at the senior national team level. Vietnam has won 9, drawn 9, and lost only 4 times. Notably, all 4 defeats for Vietnam occurred in the 1990s. The last time Singapore beat Vietnam was a 1-0 victory in the 1998 Tiger Cup final right at Hang Day Stadium. That match also helped the island nation win their first Southeast Asian championship.

However, since that loss, the head-to-head balance has completely shifted. Over the past 28 years, Vietnam has maintained an unbeaten streak of 16 consecutive matches against Singapore. In this run, Vietnam has won 8 and drawn 8, scoring 20 goals and conceding only 7. This is a clear testament to the change in Vietnam's football standing in the region.

Especially in the ASEAN Cup 2024, the two teams met in the semifinals. Vietnam won 2-0 away thanks to goals from Nguyen Xuan Son and Nguyen Tien Linh, then continued with a 3-1 victory in the second leg to advance to the final with an aggregate score of 5-1. That was also an important stepping stone for coach Kim Sang Sik 's team to win the championship.

Entering this encounter, the Vietnamese team is rated higher in both squad strength and form.

Coach Kim Sang Sik 's team has maintained a perfect winning record in 2026. After victories over Bangladesh, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Timor-Leste, Vietnam has scored 17 goals and conceded only once. In the 7-0 win over Timor-Leste alone, the team had 10 shots on target, a 37% conversion rate, and completed 552 successful passes.

The attack, featuring Nguyen Xuan Son, Dinh Bac, Hoang Hen, along with the creativity of Quang Hai, provides Vietnam with many offensive options.

On the other side, Singapore has shown clear improvement under coach Gavin Lee. The island nation has beaten Cambodia 2-1 and overcome Timor-Leste to secure a full 6 points after two matches.

Singapore stands out with a physically strong and aggressive playing style in challenges. After two matches, they have made 24 successful tackles and a 19% chance conversion rate. Although ranked 148th in the FIFA rankings, the team has won 6 of their last 10 matches and will be a tough challenge.

However, considering squad quality, form, and head-to-head history, Vietnam is still the higher-rated side. The 16-match unbeaten streak spanning nearly three decades is a huge psychological boost for coach Kim Sang Sik 's team as they aim to take all three points, thereby gaining an advantage in the race for the top spot in Group A.

Predicted lineups Vietnam vs Singapore

Vietnam (4-3-3):Le Giang; Van Hau, Thanh Chung, Xuan Manh, Tien Anh; Quang Hai, Hoang Duc, Van Vi; Dinh Bac, Xuan Son, Hoang Hen.

Singapore (4-3-3):Mahbud; Fandi Irfan, Harun, Tan Han Wei, Ui Yong Song; Stewart, Nakamura, Shahiran; Abdullah, Kweh Glen, Fandi Ilhan.