Iraq vs Vietnam Prediction & Betting Tips - Asian Cup

Prediction published on 22/01/2024, 06:30  by Kennedy Kechula | Modified on 23/01/2024 at 22:30 in Football Predictions

Iraq will seek to confirm top spot in Group D when they take on Vietnam next at the AFC Asia Cup. After two rounds of play, Iraq sit top of the group while already eliminated Vietnam are bottom without a point. Iraq have already qualified for the knockout rounds. They will now seek to end the first stage of the competition as winners of their group. Jesus Garcia’s men have won both of their matches so far and have a three-point cushion at the top. Iraq followed up on their 3-1 victory over Indonesia on matchday one by producing a 2-1 victory over tournament favourites Japan. The Lions have now won five of their last six matches. Iraq, who were crowned continental champions in 2007, have now qualified for the knockout rounds in all but one of their 10 appearances.

Vietnam haven’t won any of their last five meetings with Iraq. They have lost four times in this stretch and two of those defeats have come in this competition. The Golden Star Warriors will hope to not suffer the same fate in this latest meeting. Vietnam have already been eliminated from the competition. This is the first time that they have suffered this fate in what is their third appearance as present-day Vietnam. Phillipe Troussier, who have lost both matches they have so far played, will seek to bow out on a high. Vietnam were defeated 1-0 last time out by Indonesia. It was an improvement of some sort as their tournament opener against Japan had seen them concede four. Securing wins has been a difficult task for the Southeast Asia nation as they have managed just one win in eight outings. The other seven games have all ended in defeat. Le Thanh Phong will miss this match due to suspension.