On October 9, 2025, in the third round of the AFC Asian Cup qualification group stage, Group F will feature a match between Vietnam and Nepal. The game is set to begin at 14:30 Central European Time. Here’s a look at the scoring potential of each team.
Vietnam
Vietnam enters this AFC Asian Cup qualifier in good shape. The team had a strong showing last year, going unbeaten in 14 matches until their last qualifier, where they faced a surprising 0-4 loss to Malaysia.
In their opener, Vietnam secured a convincing 5-0 win over Laos and currently holds the second position in the group with three points. Earlier this year, they also won the AFF Championship by defeating Thailand 3-2 in an exciting final.
Vietnam’s World Cup qualifying efforts were not as successful, as they ended up third in their group. This upcoming match against Nepal will mark the first meeting between these two teams.
Nepal
In contrast, Nepal arrives for this match struggling for form. They have not won in four consecutive games, including friendlies. Their last win was back in March when they narrowly defeated Singapore 1-0 in a friendly.
Nepal faced significant challenges in their World Cup qualifying campaign, finishing last in their group with just one point. Their current Asian Cup qualifying run has also been tough, losing 0-2 to Malaysia and 1-2 to Laos. The team has scored only once in their last four matches, with that goal coming against Laos.
Probable lineups
- Vietnam: F. Nguyen, Bui, Do, Thanh Chung Nguyen, Pendan, Vo, Hoang Duc Nguyen, Truong, Van Vi Nguyen, Chau, Hai Long Nguyen.
- Nepal: Chhejong, Lama, Tamang, Chand, Basnet, Chhetri, Dangi, Limbu, Khawas, Gillespie, Bista.
Interesting facts and head-to-head
- Vietnam has won 7 of their last 8 matches.
- Vietnam is currently on a 6-match home winning streak.
- 7 of Vietnam’s last 8 matches have seen over 2.5 goals.
- Nepal is without a win in their last 4 matches.
- 5 of Nepal’s last 6 matches have finished under 2.5 goals.
Vietnam vs Nepal prediction
Vietnam heads into this match in strong form and will look to recover from their recent defeat to Malaysia. They appear to be significantly stronger than Nepal in most aspects. Nepal, meanwhile, is facing difficulties in both offense and defense. Expect Vietnam to control the game and secure a solid victory, with the main point of interest being how many goals they will score and whether Nepal can find the net. The prediction for this match is that both teams will not score, with odds of 1.43.