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Japan vs Vietnam Match Prediction & Analysis

After their 11–0 demolition of India in the second round of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup, Japan will aim to finish the group stage on a high when they face Vietnam on Tuesday at 2:30 PM IST. 

Vietnam, meanwhile, come into the match after a narrow defeat in their last outing, leaving their quarterfinal hopes hanging by a thread. Their chances of progressing could also depend on the result of the other group match.

Current Standings: Japan are at the top of Group C with six points, while Vietnam are in the third spot with three points.

Head-to-head Record: Japan maintains an unblemished record in this rivalry, having won all four of their meetings in the AFC Asian Cup. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Japan Preview

Tournament favourites Japan delivered a ruthless statement on Saturday, thrashing India 11–0 and making up for the missed chances in their 2–0 opener against Chinese Taipei. Hinata Miyazawa starred with a hat-trick, while Riko Ueki also netted three, and Kiko Seike added a brace alongside three other scorers. 

Japan’s dominance was overwhelming—65% of the play occurred in India’s half, with the opponents registering just 3.6% possession in Japan’s half and an xGA of 0.00. The emphatic win secured Japan’s place in the finals and guaranteed them top spot in the group regardless of the final round results.

The strength of this Japan side lies in its depth, with match-winning performances capable of coming from anywhere in the squad. Still, two players have stood out statistically—Hinata Miyazawa with three goals and an assist, and Riko Ueki who matched four goal involvements (three goals, one assist) despite playing only 45 minutes off the bench against India.

Japan Probable Starting Lineup - ​Ayaka Yamashita (GK); Risa Shimizu, Saki Kumagai, Moeka Minami, Hikaru Kitagawa, Fuka Nagano, Yui Hasegawa, Momoko Tanikawa, Aoba Fujino, Riko Ueki, Hinata Miyazawa.  

Vietnam Preview

After narrowly edging India with a stoppage-time winner in their opener, Vietnam suffered a setback in their second match, falling 1–0 to Chinese Taipei after conceding inside the first half hour. The team looked cautious early on, managing just two shots in the first half, but showed more intent after the break. 

Despite creating a few openings, poor finishing proved costly as Vietnam failed to register a single shot on target. The defeat leaves their quarterfinal hopes hanging by a thread—they now need either an India upset over Chinese Taipei or something extraordinary against Japan. 

Vietnam’s hopes could largely rest on goalkeeper Trần Thị Kim Thanh, who may need to produce a near “god-mode” performance to keep Japan at bay. At the other end, the attacking duo of Ngân Thị Vạn Sự and Huỳnh Như will have to seize any rare opportunities and turn them into goals. 

Vietnam Probable Starting Lineup - ​Tran Thi Kim Thanh (GK); Hoang Thi Loan, Tran Thi Thu, Le Thi Diem My, Luong Thi Thu Thuong, Tran Thi Thu Thao, Nguyen Thi Bich Thuy, Duong Thi Van, Thai Thi Thao, Nguyen Thi Thanh Nha, Huynh Nhu.  

JAPAN vs VIETNAM
Winning Prediction

Japan enter this fixture as overwhelming favourites. The head-to-head record paints a daunting picture for Vietnam—Japan have won all nine meetings between the sides, scoring 42 goals while conceding just once. If history is any indication, Vietnam face a near-impossible task, and anything other than a Japanese victory on Tuesday would be a major surprise regardless of the lineup Japan field.  

Japan to win (5-0)

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