The friendly match between Vietnam and Myanmar takes place at 19:00 on July 18 at Thai Nguyen Stadium, serving as an important dress rehearsal ahead of the 2026 ASEAN Cup. With home advantage and a positive form during preparation, Vietnam is rated higher by experts.
This is also an opportunity for coach Kim Sang Sik to review the squad, refine the playing style, and test final tactical options before the journey to defend the Southeast Asian championship. Meanwhile, Myanmar aims for a positive performance to build momentum for the upcoming ASEAN Cup campaign.
Pre-match prediction models lean clearly toward the Vietnamese team. Based on squad strength, form, and home advantage, the host's winning probability ranges from 65-75%. Many analysis sites estimate Myanmar has about 10-15% chance of causing an upset, while the likelihood of a draw after 90 minutes is around 18-25%.
Result | Average probability |
|---|---|
Vietnam wins | 65-75% |
Draw | 18-25% |
Myanmar wins | 10-15% |
Source: Statistical models and expert analysis prior to the international friendly.

Vietnam ready to host Myanmar. Photo: VFF
The Vietnamese team enters the match with excellent preparation. Coach Kim Sang Sik’s side just concluded a training camp in South Korea with three consecutive wins against local opponents, scoring 10 goals and conceding only 2. These positive results show the team has a solid foundation of form before stepping into the 2026 ASEAN Cup.
Home advantage is also a significant plus. Playing at Thai Nguyen Stadium, Vietnam will enjoy strong support from a large crowd. The match's appeal is evident as most tickets were sold out before matchday.
In terms of personnel, Vietnam possesses many experienced players like Nguyen Quang Hai, Nguyen Hoang Duc, Nguyen Xuan Son, along with several in-form individuals. Coach Kim Sang Sik also has a chance to test new faces to finalize the squad for the goal of defending the ASEAN Cup title.
Additionally, superior ball control, attacking organization, and cohesive play help Vietnam edge out the opponent in most positions on the field.
Despite being rated lower, Myanmar is not a team to be underestimated. This team always plays with determination when facing Vietnam and possesses many fast players with good physical conditioning.
This is also Myanmar's final dress rehearsal before the 2026 ASEAN Cup, so the visitors are likely to field their strongest lineup and play at high intensity to test the players' capabilities.
Moreover, Vietnam's possible squad rotation and opportunities for substitutes could give Myanmar a chance to create a more balanced contest at certain moments.
If they capitalize on counterattack opportunities and minimize defensive errors, Myanmar can certainly cause trouble for the home side.
Based on current form, squad quality, and home advantage, Vietnam remains the more likely winner in this international friendly.
However, since this is only a test match before the ASEAN Cup, Coach Kim Sang Sik will likely prioritize evaluating the squad rather than focusing on the result. This could make the match more open and allow both teams to implement various tactical plans.
Many experts predict scores such as 2-0 or 3-1 in favor of Vietnam.




