Prediction for Timor Leste vs Vietnam score (ASEAN Cup 2026 Group Stage): A resounding victory

With experts, we forecast the score for the Timor Leste vs Vietnam encounter as part of Group A’s opening fixture of the ASEAN Cup 2026, scheduled for 20:30 on 24 July 2026 at Chonburi Stadium (Thailand).

Score prediction for Timor Leste vs Vietnam

The Vietnam national team will enter the opening match of Group A of the ASEAN Cup 2026 against Timor Leste at 20:30 on July 24 with the aim of securing all three points to gain an advantage in their journey to defend the Southeast Asian championship.

This is considered a favorable start for coach Kim Sang Sik's team as Timor Leste is the lowest‑rated team in the group. Although officially playing away, Vietnam will actually compete at Chonburi Stadium (Thailand), a venue chosen by Timor Leste as their home ground due to not meeting tournament organization conditions.

After nearly a month of training, camps, and friendly matches, the Vietnam team enters the tournament with thorough preparation. The coaching staff has finalized tactical plans, and the squad has not suffered significant losses ahead of the opener. The defending champions aim not only for victory but also for a convincing performance to build momentum for tougher encounters against Singapore and Indonesia.

On the other hand, Timor Leste qualified for the finals after overcoming Brunei in the play‑off round. This team has shown some improvement in recent years but is still considered significantly weaker than the region’s top teams. In previous ASEAN Cup editions, Timor Leste usually exited in the group stage and rarely caused upsets against strong opponents.

With superior squad quality, international experience, and the goal of defending the title, coach Kim Sang Sik’s troops are expected to control the game from the start and establish a safe lead.

Score prediction for Timor Leste vs Vietnam from Thethaovanhoa.vn:

Timor Leste 0-3 Vietnam

Head‑to‑head history between Timor Leste and Vietnam

Although they have faced each other multiple times at youth levels such as U17, U19, and U23, the Vietnam and Timor Leste senior national teams have never met.

Expected lineups for Timor Leste vs Vietnam

Timor Leste:Dylan Jose Niski, Juvito Moniz, Joao Varudo, Ryan Harris Jom, Anizo Correia, Palomito Ribeiro, Natalino de Jesus, Claudio Osorio, Tristan Xavi Arrarte, Luís Figo, Joao Pedro.

Vietnam:Lê Giang, Xuân Mạnh, Thành Chung, Việt Anh, Văn Hậu, Tiến Anh, Quang Hải, Hoàng Đức, Tài Lộc, Hoàng Hên, Xuân Son.