Vietnam travel to KLFA Stadium in the ASEAN Championship on Sunday 16 August (14:00 WAT) to face Malaysia.
Form guide
Malaysia's last 5: WLWWL Most recently they beat Philippines 1–0 at home. They average 1.6 scored and 1.2 conceded. 2 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Vietnam's last 5: WWDWW Most recently they beat Cambodia 3–1 at home. Goals have not been a problem: 3.2 per game. 4 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Vietnam arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.7 points a game against 1.8.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 31 March 2026, finished Vietnam 3–1 Malaysia.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.7 goals: 0.8 for Malaysia and 1.9 for Vietnam. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 49%, both teams to score at 51%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Malaysia 13%, draw 24%, Vietnam 63%.
Both teams to score: yes (51%) at 2.05.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 72% chance at odds of 1.35. Predicted score: Malaysia 0–2 Vietnam. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Malaysia13%fair 7.44 · @5.75
Draw24%fair 4.22 · @3.65
Vietnam63%fair 1.59 · @1.53
2.74Expected goals
0.80Malaysia xG
1.94Vietnam xG
51%Both score
49%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
0–112%
0–212%
1–110%
1–210%
0–38%
0–06%
From our goals model: Malaysia 0.8 – 1.9 Vietnam expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 72% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.35.
Who will win Malaysia vs Vietnam?
On our numbers Malaysia have a 13% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Vietnam 63%.
How many goals will there be in Malaysia vs Vietnam?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 49% likely and both teams score 51% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Malaysia vs Vietnam?
Our predicted score is Malaysia 0–2 Vietnam, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Malaysia vs Vietnam?
Malaysia vs Vietnam (ASEAN Championship) kicks off on Sunday 16 August 2026 at 14:00 (West Africa Time) at KLFA Stadium.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
