Vietnam vs Saudi Arabia tips and predictions

Vietnam picked to do the impossible

Here is one of those matches where there is no question that the away team is better in every facet of the game. But even if they end up scoring six times, the short odds cannot be recommended.

The hosts come into the match with 10 home wins from their last 16. Depending on who you listen to, you might have heard Saudi Arabia are nailed on for this but that might just not be the case.

Vietnam are going to have to produce something out of this world. If the hosts are really up for it, it will have a lot to do with their recent goal tally. The hosts have showed some real class. They have scored two or more goals in 10 of their recent 20 matches and they've flexed their muscles in defence. They have only conceded an average of 0.5 goals over their last 15 games at home.

Saudi Arabia have conceded two or more goals in 1 of their last 3 matches. Further, there could be signs that their total goals expectation is taking a dip. Creating chances away from their own turf has proved to be a challenge for the visitors. They've been goalless in 8 of their last 13 away matches.

To summarise, the hosts can be pleased with their recent displays across the park and they'll need to hope that they can produce an extraordinary performance if they are to somehow deny the visitors.

It's possible the game ends with at least one clean sheet because of the overwhelming favouritism for Saudi Arabia. If you don't think both sides will get in on the action then the BTTS No is the play.