Vietnam FC meets with Indonesia FC, with aims of finally getting their first points in the Asian Cup, to have a chance in the next round. Both Vietnam and Indonesia remains to be winless in the contest, losing their openers. During their openers, Vietnam suffered a 4-2 loss against Japan, which is unfortunate for Vietnam. However, their campaign will not stop there, as they still have a small chance, but they need to win here. On the other hand, Indonesia also suffered a loss on their opening match, losing against Iraq in a 3-1 score line. Additionally, Indonesia are no better, as they also remain to be without a point here, making them eager for a win. Vietnam and Indonesia’s 28th meeting is on January 19, 2023, at 10:30 AM (GMT+8).
Vietnam FC
Vietnam faced a formidable opponent in their opening match, leading the top-ranked Asian side in Asia just before the interval. However, Philippe Troussier’s team couldn’t hold out, conceding twice before half-time, affecting their morale in the final 45 minutes. Despite the setback, Vietnam’s veteran French manager has given them hope to make a run at the title this season and possibly make it to the next World Cup. They currently sit second in Group F with three points from two matches. Vietnam will look back at the 2019 group stage and know that nothing is over just yet. They enter this contest on a three-match losing run in all competitions, scoring as many goals on Sunday as they had in their two previous matches combined.
Vietnamese youngsters Nguyen Van Truong and Nguyen Filip earned their second caps, while Le Pham Thanh Long made his third international appearance. Do Hung Dung is one cap away from 40, Vu Van Thanh needs five more to reach 50, and Nguyen Van Toan is two shy of 60.
Indonesia FC
Indonesia’s 45 minutes in the Asian Cup match against Tim Garuda were short-lived as they conceded the winning goal in the first half. The team struggled to maintain their composure under pressure and lost their second match in each of their previous four group stage campaigns. The team’s defensive performance has been sloppy, with multiple goals conceded in three of their previous four matches. Indonesia has conceded in all but one of their Asian Cup fixtures, allowing multiple strikes in two of their previous three matches. They have been winless in their last six meetings with Vietnam and have not scored in their previous four matches. Indonesia also suffered a 3-1 defeat against Iraq in their group curtain-raiser.
Indonesian captain Asnawi Mangkualam, who suffered a muscle injury, featured against Iraq, replacing Witan Sulaeman. Pratama Arhan made his 40th appearance, Justin Hubner earned his fourth cap, and Yakob Sayuri is two caps shy of 20.
Prediction:
Vietnam FC (1.5)
Odds: -0.92
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