Match analysis: Thailand National Team VS Vietnam - ASEAN Cup 2026 Final Leg 2 - Deciding the Champion on 26 Aug at 20:00 hrs.
On 26 Aug 2026, Thailand's national team is set to face Vietnam in the ASEAN Cup 2026 final second leg today at 20:00 at Rajamangala Stadium.
Thailand National Team Analysis
Thailand, under coach Anthony Hudson, recently lost 0-2 at home to Vietnam, marking two consecutive defeats following a 1-2 loss to Singapore in the semifinal second leg. For this match, there is no option but to field their best players to score the first goal as early as possible.
The squad is fully fit with no injuries or suspensions. Key players include captain Sarach Yooyen, Sek San Ratree, Khakhana Khamyok, Teerasil Dejpimay, and Yotsakorn Burapha.
Predicted starting eleven in a 4-3-3 formation: Kampol Pathomakkul (GK), Waris Chuthong, Natthapong Sairiya, Manuel Tom Bihr, Usamma Tiangkam, Sarach Yooyen, Sek San Ratree, Chaipol Odtan, Yotsakorn Burapha, Khakhana Khamyok, Teerasil Dejpimay.
Vietnam Analysis
Kim Sang-sik, Vietnam's head coach, recently led the team to a 2-0 win over Thailand in the first final leg at Rajamangala Stadium. The team performed strongly and received a 3.5 million baht bonus for that victory.
Key players include naturalized striker Nguyen Xuan Son, who underperformed in the first leg but is ready to redeem himself; playmaker Hendrio; standout 22-year-old Vietnamese player Nguyen Dinh Bach; playmaker Nguyen Quang Hai, who scored in the first leg; and goalkeeper Patrick, who earned MVP honors for his saves in the opening match.
Recent head-to-head record
Thailand 0-2 Vietnam, ASEAN Cup 2026 final first leg
Prediction
Thailand 1-0 Vietnam
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