Vietnam vs Nepal: Victory Within Reach

Coach Kim Sang Sik's squad is focused on achieving victory over Nepal in the opening match of the 2027 Asian Cup qualification round.

What time is Vietnam vs Nepal, and where to watch live?

• Time: 7:30 PM on October 9th
• Venue: Go Dau Stadium, Binh Duong
• Tournament: Group F, 2027 Asian Cup Qualifiers
• Live on: FPT Play

Expected Lineups for Vietnam vs Nepal

• Vietnam:Dang Van Lam, Do Duy Manh, Bui Tien Dung, Cao Quang Vinh Pendant, Nguyen Van Vi, Nguyen Hoang Duc, Nguyen Hai Long, Khuat Van Khang, Pham Tuan Hai, Nguyen Tien Linh, Nguyen Dinh Bac.
• Nepal:Kiran Kumar Limbu, Ananta Tamang, Rohit Chand, Arik Bista, Mani Kumar Lama, Ayush Ghalan, Anjan Bista, Manish Dangi, Laken Limbu, Sumit Shrestha, Suman Shrestha.

Vietnam vs Nepal Preview: Targeting a Convincing Win

The Vietnam national team aims for the best possible result against Nepal in the upcoming two matches of the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers. To prepare, Coach Kim Sang Sik’s squad has spent five days training and reacquainting themselves with the Go Dau pitch.

Before the match, the home team has two minor injuries involving Bui Tien Dung and Nguyen Duc Chien. The participation of the Viettel center-back remains uncertain. Nevertheless, Coach Kim still has a strong lineup, including promising players from the Vietnam U23 team.

On the other side, Nepal arrived very close to match day, leaving little time to adapt to the playing conditions. The Nepalese squad mainly consists of domestic league players, with many young talents included.

The clash between Vietnam and Nepal is quite one-sided in every aspect, with the home team clearly superior. Victory is almost guaranteed for Vietnam, but the team must not become complacent. Notably, this match will be a key opportunity for the Korean coach to assess each player’s form and make suitable adjustments for the rematch on October 14th.

Some Key Information Before Vietnam vs Nepal

• Vietnam’s Form:In their last five matches, Vietnam won 4, drew 0, and lost 1. They scored 12 goals and conceded 8. Under Coach Kim Sang Sik, the team has shown significant improvement in attack and maintained consistent performance against regional rivals.
• Nepal’s Form:In their last five matches, Nepal won 1, drew 2, and lost 2. They scored 2 goals and conceded 4. The South Asian side struggles in scoring and often falls short against stronger teams.
• Head-to-Head History:These two teams have never met before. The upcoming encounter in the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers will mark the first official meeting between Vietnam and Nepal at the national team level.

Predicted Score: Vietnam 4-0 Nepal