TIPS - Viet Nam(U23) VS United Arab Emirates(U23)
Posted Thursday, January 15, 2026 by 7M Sport
[(Viet Nam(U23)) Strength]:
1. Viet Nam(U23) impressed in the group stage of this U23 Asian Cup, advancing to the quarterfinals with three consecutive wins. The team's morale is at an all-time high, and they aim to continue their winning momentum and push for a spot in the semifinals and beyond.
2. In the group stage of this U23 Asian Cup, Viet Nam(U23) achieved a historic three consecutive wins, marking the first time the team won all group matches in a continental tournament.
3. In the group stage of this U23 Asian Cup, Viet Nam(U23)'s defense has been solid, conceding only 1 goal in three matches. Their defensive organization is disciplined and well-structured.
4. Viet Nam(U23)'s offense has been effective in the group stage, scoring 5 goals in 3 matches, averaging over 1 goal per game.
5. In the crucial match against Saudi Arabia(U23), Viet Nam(U23) secured a victory with efficient counterattacks and resilient defense despite not dominating possession, showcasing excellent tactical execution and mental strength.
6. Viet Nam(U23) performed well in AH recently, winning all three group matches.
[(Viet Nam(U23)) Weakness]:
1. Viet Nam(U23) faced the United Arab Emirates(U23) multiple times in international competitions but have not won in their last 7 encounters, recording 3 draws and 4 losses.
[(United Arab Emirates(U23)) Strength]:
1. United Arab Emirates(U23) advanced to the quarterfinals as the second-place team in their group, achieving their basic goal of qualification. As a strong West Asian team, United Arab Emirates(U23) are also eager to go further in this tournament and will be highly motivated for this match.
2. United Arab Emirates(U23) hold a dominant advantage in historical head-to-head matches. They have remained unbeaten in their last 7 meetings, with 4 wins and 4 draws. Notably, they secured big wins in their two most recent friendly matches, winning 3-0 and 4-0, giving them a significant psychological edge.
[(United Arab Emirates(U23)) Weakness]:
1. United Arab Emirates(U23) have shown inconsistent performances in this tournament. They started with a 2-0 win over Qatar(U23) but suffered a 3-0 defeat to strong Japan(U23) in the second round. In the final group match, they drew 1-1 with Syria(U23), narrowly advancing on goal difference. Their recent form has been unstable.
2. In their match against Syria(U23), a team of similar strength, United Arab Emirates(U23) took the lead due to their opponents' mistakes despite not dominating the game. However, they failed to hold on to the lead, raising questions about their resilience under pressure and ability to control the game when ahead.
3. United Arab Emirates(U23)'s offensive firepower has been weak. In the three group matches, they failed to score from open play in two games against Japan(U23) and Syria(U23).
4. The biggest issue exposed by United Arab Emirates(U23) in the group stage is their unstable defense. While they kept a clean sheet against Qatar(U23), they conceded 3 goals to Japan(U23). Their defensive focus sometimes wanes, leading to careless mistakes, as seen in the goal conceded against Syria(U23) due to a defensive passing error.
5. United Arab Emirates(U23) struggled in AH, failing to win their last 2 matches and losing 4 of their last 5 games.
[Tips]:
Viet Nam(U23) are currently in one of the best forms in their history, having won all three group matches, including a tough victory over host nation Saudi Arabia(U23).
The team's morale, confidence, and tactical execution have reached a peak.
In contrast, United Arab Emirates(U23) have been inconsistent, narrowly advancing from the group stage with shaky performances.
Their offensive struggles are evident, scoring only 3 goals in three group matches, and their defense is not solid.
Although historical head-to-head data heavily favors United Arab Emirates(U23), it is worth noting that their recent big wins over Viet Nam(U23) were in friendly matches, while Viet Nam(U23) have shown greater commitment and focus in competitive competitions.
Viet Nam(U23)'s performance in this tournament has already demonstrated that they are a different team from the past.
Based on Viet Nam(U23)'s superior form, more solid defensive system, and stronger desire to win, they are capable of remaining unbeaten in regular time and even securing a direct victory to advance.
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