Preview
- Tournament: International Friendlies
- Date: Saturday, Oct 12
- Kick-off Time: 11:00 AM GMT
- Venue: Thien Truong Stadium, Vietnam
India’s national football team will battle for supremacy with the Vietnam national football team in their latest international friendly at the Thien Truong Stadium. Vietnam had a decent start to the qualifying campaign and will hope to take the spot on Tuesday.
The hosts have sustained back-to-back defeats since the start of the year as they have tasted defeats in 10 of their last 11 games. Some regular names like Do Duy Manh, Nguyen Tuan Anh and Phan Van Duc have not been called up for this tie. The hosts share an intense rivalry with the Blue Tigers.
Meanwhile, India’s national football team are coming off a 3-0 defeat to Syria and has endured a disappointing run since November 2023. The visitors have yet to taste a victory since November and the new manager Manolo Márquez expects it to be a close contest.
Vietnam national football team news
Vietnam will have the likes of Nguyen Hoang Duc, Nguyen Quang Hai and Bui Tien Dung headlining the squad. The hosts have not reported any injury concerns for this tie. Vietnam will miss the services of forward Pham Tuan Hai and defender Ho Tan Tai due to injuries.
India national football team news
Meanwhile, for India, Mohun Bagan Super Giant midfielders Anirudh Thapa and Sahal Abdul Samad has been ruled out for this fixture. East Bengal winger Nandhakumar Sekar is also not a part of the squad. Left-back Aakash Sangwan and midfielder Lalrinliana Hnamte have earned their first international call-ups.
Vietnam vs India Predicted Lineups
Vietnam national football team predicted lineup (3-4-3):
Goalkeeper: V. Dang
Defenders: T. Nguyen, N. Que, T. Nguyen
Midfielders: T. Phan, H. Nguyen, V. Vu, H. Do
Forwards: T. Dinh, V. Nguyen, H. Nguyen
India national football team predicted lineup (4-3-3):
Goalkeeper: Gurpreet
Defenders: Rai, Bheke, Singh, Bose
Midfielders: Apuia, Singh, Chhangte
Forwards: Hnamte, Colaco, Singh
Head-to-Head
The two sides have faced off only thrice in the past, with Vietnam easily winning two of those games. India have managed to secure only one win.
Last five matches result:
| Date | Match | Competition |
| September 27, 2022 | Vietnam 3-0 India | International Friendly |
| October 8, 2010 | India 3-1 Vietnam | International Friendly |
| August 24, 2004 | Vietnam 2-1 India | LG Cup |
Key Players to Watch out for
Gurpreet Singh Sandhu (India)
Captain Gurpreet Singh Sandhu is expected to lead the Blue Tigers as he led the nation occasionally in the past. He plays as a goalkeeper for the ISL club Bengaluru FC and is often regarded as one of the best Indian goalkeepers.
Manvir Singh (India)
Manvir Singh plays as a forward for the ISL club Mohun Bagan and India national team. The 28-year-old forward had a disappointing start to the 2024/25 campaign and had zero goal contributions so far. Singh has been picked by Marquez because of the dearth of options up-front.
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Vietnam vs India Prediction
Vietnam’s national football team have consistently struggled to secure wins when it comes to international football but 2023 proved to be a successful year for the hosts when they were ranked 95th in the FIFA standings. But they have sustained 10 defeats in their last 11 games across all competitions. The Golden Star Warriors won 3-2 against the Philippines in the 2026 World Cup qualifying game.
India’s national football team, meanwhile, are not the favourites for this tie due to their poor record against the hosts. India are coming off a disappointing 3-0 loss at the hands of Syria in their latest fixture in the Intercontinental Cup. The squad is in a rebuilding phase under a new head coach Manolo Márquez.
Predicted Score: Vietnam 1-0 India
Where to Watch Vietnam vs India Live?
| Country | Where to watch |
| USA | ESPN |
| UK | Sky Sports |
| India | Sony Network/SonyLiv |
| Vietnam | beIN Sports |
FAQs
Q. When is Vietnam vs India?
The Vietnam vs India game will be played on 12th October at Thien Truong Stadium.
Q. Where to watch Vietnam vs India live for free?
Q. What is the predicted score in Vietnam vs India?
The predicted score for Vietnam vs India is 1-0.
Q. What is the head-to-head record for Vietnam vs India?
Both Vietnam and India played three games. India recorded only one win, whereas Vietnam has secured two wins.