Prediction of the Vietnam vs Cambodia score (8:00 PM on August 7): A comfortable victory

Follow experts as they predict the score of the Vietnam vs Cambodia match in the final Group A round of the ASEAN Cup 2026, scheduled for 8:00 PM on August 7, 2026, at My Dinh Stadium.

Vietnam vs Cambodia score prediction

The Vietnamese team enters the match with a very relaxed mindset after an impressive 3-0 victory on Indonesian soil in the previous round. The performance at Pakansari is considered one of the best matches by Coach Kim Sang Sik's squad since the tournament began, as the team demonstrated solid defense, good control of the midfield, and efficient use of created opportunities.

With 7 points after three matches, Vietnam leads Group A thanks to a superior goal difference over Singapore. This means the home team only needs to defeat Cambodia to secure the top spot, thus avoiding the Group B winner in the semifinals.

A notable point is that Coach Kim Sang Sik is likely to make some personnel adjustments to conserve energy for key players after the physically demanding match against Indonesia. Players such as Van Lam, Viet Anh, Thanh Long, Tai Loc, and Gia Hung are expected to have the opportunity to start from the beginning. Despite the rotation, the professional quality of the Vietnamese team is still considered superior to that of their opponent.

The attacking line continues to be a major asset for the Vietnamese team. In the last four matches, the red-shirted strikers have maintained a high scoring rate with the brilliance of Xuan Son, Dinh Bac, Hoang Hen, along with the ability to create breakthroughs from Quang Hai and Hoang Duc. Against a Cambodia team that often faces many issues in defensive organization, Vietnam can certainly apply pressure from the start of the match.

On the other hand, Cambodia has made significant progress thanks to the presence of naturalized players such as Hav Soknet, Samuel Bong, and Iago Fernandes. Coach Koji Gyotoku's team plays more confidently in attack and can cause difficulties with fast counterattacks. However, the lack of stability in defense remains Cambodia's biggest weakness. When under constant pressure, this team often leaves many gaps and loses its defensive shape.

The home advantage at My Dinh Stadium, along with a vastly superior squad quality, gives Vietnam a much higher rating. If they maintain the same focus and efficiency as against Indonesia, the defending champions are capable of securing another victory to end the group stage in a convincing manner.

Score prediction for the Vietnam vs Cambodia match by Thethaovanhoa.vn:

Vietnam vs Cambodia: 2-0

Predictions from other sports websites

Bongdaplus: Vietnam vs Cambodia: 2-0

The thao 247: 3-0

Vietnamnet: 3-0

Prediction by the Opta supercomputer

The ASEAN Cup 2026 is not part of the tournament system for which the Opta supercomputer releases pre-match probability models. However, based on form, squad quality, home advantage, and head-to-head record, the Vietnamese team is considered superior to Cambodia. After the 3-0 victory over Indonesia, Coach Kim Sang Sik's squad is in a state of high morale and has many reasons to aim for another win before entering the semifinals.

Head-to-head history between Vietnam and Cambodia

Vietnam has always dominated Cambodia in their head-to-head history. In the last 10 meetings, the Vietnamese team has won all 10 matches, scoring 46 goals and conceding only 6, achieving an average of 4.6 goals per match.

Some recent encounters:

19/03/2025: Vietnam 2-1 Cambodia (Friendly)

19/12/2021: Vietnam 4-0 Cambodia (AFF Cup)

24/11/2018: Vietnam 3-0 Cambodia (AFF Cup)

10/10/2017: Vietnam 5-0 Cambodia (Asian Cup Qualifiers)

The dominant head-to-head record is a basis for fans to expect the Vietnamese team to continue their winning streak against their Southeast Asian neighbors.

Predicted lineups for Vietnam vs Cambodia

Vietnam (3-4-3): Van Lam; Thanh Chung, Bui Hoang Viet Anh, Nhat Minh; Tuan Tai, Thanh Long, Quang Hai, Le Van Do; Hoang Hen, Tai Loc, Gia Hung.

Cambodia (4-2-3-1): Hul Kimhuy; Mizuno, Hav Soknet, Ouk Sovann, Im Vakhim; Phat Sokha, Ty Sa; Alisher Mirzaev, Yem Devit, Iago Fernandes; Samuel Bong.