The second match of Group C of the 2026 U23 Asian qualifiers between U23 Vietnam and U23 Singapore at 7:00 p.m. tonight (September 6) is not only an opportunity for the home team to win 3 more points, but also an opportunity for coach Kim Sang-sik and his team to complete their attack and defense moves.
U23 Vietnam started the exciting qualifying campaign with a 2-0 victory over U23 Bangladesh thanks to goals from Ngoc My and Viktor Le, extending the team's consecutive wins to 5.
To be objective, the recent performances still show that the attack has not fully taken advantage of opportunities, while the defense sometimes loses focus. However, the players' fighting spirit and determination are always highly appreciated. As the home team, U23 Vietnam also received strong support from the Viet Tri audience, which is an important advantage for them to maintain their form and continue to improve their playing style.
As for Singapore U23, the youth team from the Lion Island, started the qualifying round with a 1-2 defeat to Yemen. Coach Firdaus Kassim is still optimistic, considering the opening match as a stepping stone to help the players gain experience.
However, the U23 Singapore squad is still rated much lower than the U23 Vietnam squad, and the history of confrontations is also against them. In the last 4 meetings with U23 Vietnam, they have only won 1 match from 12 years ago, with 2 losses and 1 draw.
The upcoming match is expected to see U23 Vietnam proactively play offensive, taking advantage of home field advantage and history of confrontation. The attack will need to improve their finishing ability to turn opportunities into goals. On the contrary, U23 Singapore is likely to play solidly, taking advantage of counter-attacks and sideline situations. This tactic proved effective against Yemen.
With stable performance, home advantage and dominance in the confrontation, U23 Vietnam has a basis to win, even with a safe distance. A victory will help coaches and students consolidate their position at the top of the table and create a solid psychological momentum before the final match against U23 Yemen.
Score prediction: U23 Vietnam 20 U23 Singapore
