Singapore will face Vietnam in the AFF Championship on Friday (December 30) at the Jalan Besar Stadium in Jalan Besar, with both teams aiming for the knockout stages. The Kallang Lions began their season with a 3-2 loss to Myanmar, followed by a 2-0 victory against Laos. Despite playing one extra game, Takayuki Nishigaya’s team sits third in Group B, with Vietnam leading the pack on goal difference.
In a clinical showing, the Golden Star Warriors opened their campaign by striking Laos for a six. That was followed by a 3-0 win over Malaysia, which sent them to the top of the group and into the semifinals.
Match details:
- NAME: Singapore – Vietnam
- DATE: 30 Dec 2022
- TIME: 12:30 UTC
- VENUE: Jalan Besar Stadium, Singapore City, Singapore
Prediction
Singapore is now on a roll and has built a strong case to advance to the knockout stages. Meanwhile, Vietnam has achieved significant victories and appears to be a legitimate challenger for the crown.
It might be a competitive game, but the Golden Star Warriors, who are also rated 64 places higher than the Kallang Lions in the world, are expected to win.
Singapore will defeat Vietnam 1-2.
Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two sides have met 18 times before, with Vietnam winning seven and losing four.
- Singapore last defeated Vietnam in the 1998 AFF Championship. They haven’t beaten the Golden Star Warriors in 12 games since then.
- In September of this year, Singapore and Vietnam clashed, and the Golden Star Warriors prevailed 4-0.
- The AFF Championship has been won four times by Singapore, and twice by Vietnam.
- Vietnam has won seven consecutive games, including a 2-1 triumph over Borussia Dortmund in a hybrid friendly.
- Vietnam has preserved six clean sheets in their past seven games, including both AFF Championship victories.
- Singapore is unbeaten in their past four games, with three victories.
- Shawal Anuar has scored in both of Kallang Lions’ Championship games.
- Nguyen Tien Linh has started the Golden Star Warriors’ first two games in the competition.
| Head To Head | ||
| Wins | Draws | Wins |
| Statistics | ||
| 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 0 | Goals | 9 |
| 0 | Yellow cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
Possible Starting Lineup
Singapore’s possible starting lineup
Will be updated.
Vietnam’ possible starting lineup
Will be updated.
Betting Tips
- Vietnam is the winner.
- Over/under 2.5 goals: Over 2.5
- Both teams should score: Yes
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