Indonesia vs Vietnam: Baker Leads Garuda's Bid for a Massive Group A Win

ASEAN Championship  -  Indonesia VS Vietnam
Match Time:03-08-2026 21:30 Monday (GMT+8)
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Indonesia will host Vietnam in a crucial Group A match of the 2026 ASEAN Championship on Monday at Pakansari Stadium in Bogor. The encounter is expected to play a key role in shaping the race for a place in the knockout stage.

Team Analysis:

Vietnam opened the tournament with a dominant 7-0 victory over Timor-Leste but were held to a goalless draw by Singapore, showing their attack can be contained. Indonesia, meanwhile, followed a 5-1 win over Cambodia with a 3-0 success against Timor-Leste, as Mitchell Baker continued his impressive form to lead the tournament scoring chart with four goals.

Player Situation:

Indonesia are expected to line up in a 4-3-3 formation led by Mitchell Baker in attack, with Thom Haye and Marc Klok controlling the midfield. Vietnam are likely to use a 3-4-3 system featuring Nguyen Quang Hai, Nguyen Tien Linh, and Nguyen Dinh Bac as their main attacking threats.

Result Prediction:

Indonesia hold a slight historical advantage over Vietnam, having edged the overall head-to-head record across 31 meetings. Backed by strong recent form and home support, the hosts are expected to emerge with a narrow victory in what should be a closely contested match.

Predicted Result: Indonesia 2-1 Vietnam.