The Thai team entered the second leg final with great pressure after a 0-2 defeat at Rajamangala. If they want to reverse the situation and win the championship, the "War Elephants" must win by a difference of 3 goals or more at My Dinh Stadium.
The Golden Temple team does not have many options other than to actively attack. An early goal will help them create more pressure on the opponent, and at the same time open up hope of narrowing the gap. However, having to play away makes the task of coach Anthony Hudson's team even more difficult.
Thailand has experience in regional tournaments and still has 90 minutes to find opportunities. In a situation where they are forced to win, the away team is likely to push up the squad, increasing pressure right from the first minutes.
In the opposite direction, the Vietnamese team is holding a great advantage after a 2-0 victory. Coach Kim Sang-sik's team does not need to take risks when they only need to maintain the current gap to get closer to the championship.
However, the two-goal gap is not enough to guarantee a title for the Vietnamese team. The home team needs to maintain concentration, control the pace of the match and limit personal mistakes.
If they maintain a stable game, Quang Hai and his teammates will have the opportunity to defend the throne after 90 minutes at My Dinh.
ASEAN Cup 2026 schedule today (August 26):
8:00 PM: Vietnam vs Thailand (final second leg)
