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Singapore host Vietnam at the Jalan Besar Stadium on Thursday in the 2024 ASEAN Championship semi-finals. It's the first of their two-legged clash as they compete for a spot in the showpiece encounter.
Ranked 160th in the world, the Lions reached the last-four after progressing from Group A. They accrued seven points in four group matches to finish behind Thailand.
Back-to-back victories over Cambodia and East Timor were followed by a thumping 4-2 loss to the War Elephants. But a goalless stalemate to Malaysia in their final group fixture was enough to confirm their progress into the knockouts.
With the first-leg of the last-four at home, Singapore will hope to secure a big lead, but it would be tough against a rampant Vietnam side, who scored 11 goals in the first round.
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The Golden Star Warriors overcame Laos 4-1 in their opener before seeing off Indonesia 1-0. Following a 1-1 draw with the Philippines, they returned to form with an impressive 5-0 demolition of Myanmar.
Kim Sang-sik's side have emerged as one of the favourites for the cup as they aim to win it for a third time, first since 2018.
Singapore vs Vietnam Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- There have been 20 clashes between the sides, with Vietnam winning seven and losing four.
- Interestingly, their fourth and last defeat came in September 1998, when the Lions pulled off a 1-0 upset in the AFF Championship.
- The Golden Star Warriors are unbeaten in 14 games against Singapore.
- In the last 10 meetings between the sides, seven have ended in stalematess.
- Vietnam are unbeaten in nine competitive games, winning seven.
- Singapore are winless in two competitive games in the ASEAN Championship: 4-2 loss to Thailand and 0-0 draw with Malaysia
Singapore vs Vietnam Prediction
The Golden Star Warriors have had a fantastic year and come into the fixture on a long unbeaten run. Their attacking game has been strong, so they should give the Lions a tough run for their money.
Prediction: Singapore 1-2 Vietnam
Singapore vs Vietnam Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Vietnam
Tip 2 - Goals over/under 2.5: Over 2.5
Tip 3 - Both teams to score: Yes
