Vietnam vs India: International Friendly Preview, Head-To-Head, and Squad

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The Indian national football team, led by new head coach Manolo Márquez, is gearing up to face Vietnam in an international friendly scheduled for October 12, 2024, at the Thiên Trường Stadium in Nam Dinh.

Despite being a friendly, the match carries significant importance as both teams aim to turn around their difficult runs in 2024. Ranked 126th in the world, India is in the midst of a rebuilding phase under Márquez's leadership.

Vietnam vs India: Head-to-head Record

Vietnam convincingly defeated India 3-0 the last time the two teams met in 2022 and will be hoping to replicate that result to regain momentum. The two teams met two more times in their history. Each team won each of these two games.

Vietnam vs India: International Friendly Preview

The Blue Tigers have faced a challenging year, having not secured a single win in 2024. They are still working to adapt to Márquez's tactical approach and have struggled to find consistency on the field.

This upcoming match will be India's first away fixture under the Spanish coach, offering a critical opportunity to secure a much-needed victory that could lift the team's spirits as they approach the end of the year.

While Márquez has acknowledged the team's physical improvements since his arrival, he is fully aware of the threat posed by Vietnam, a team that has proven to be formidable at home.

Vietnam, currently ranked 116th, is also going through a transitional period under the leadership of their new head coach, Kim Sang-sik. The Golden Star Dragons have had a difficult year.

They won just two of their 11 matches in 2024, despite the high expectations surrounding the team. However, they will have the advantage of playing on home turf, with passionate fans expected to energize their performance.

Both sides are missing key players due to injuries, with Vietnam's Phạm Tuấn Hải and Hồ Tấn Tài ruled out. India, looking to exploit these gaps, will need to improve their efficiency in the attacking third, an area where they've been lacking recently.

Vietnam squad:

Goalkeepers: Filip Nguyen, Nguyen Van Viet, Tran Trung Kien, Dang Van Lam
Defenders: Que Ngoc Hai, Bui Hoang Viet Anh, Thanh Chung Nguyen, Nguyen Phong Hong Duy, Vu Van Thanh, Pham Xuan Manh, Nguyen Thanh Binh, Giap Tuan Duong
Midfielders: Le Pham Thanh Long, Quang Hai Nguyen, To Van Vu, Nguyen Thai Son, Nguyen Hoang Duc, Chau Ngoc Quang, Khuat Van Khang, Do Hung Dung, Nguyen Van Truong
Forwards: Nguyen Tien Linh, Nguyen Van Quyet, Nguyen Quoc Viet, Van Toan Nguyen, Nguyen Dinh Bac, Bui Vi Hao

Coach: Sang-Sik Kim

India squad:

Goalkeepers: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Amrinder Singh, Vishal Kaith
Defenders: Nikhil Poojary, Rahul Bheke, Chinglensana Singh Konsham, Anwar Ali, Aakash Sangwan, Subhasish Bose, Asish Rai, Mehtab Singh, Roshan Singh Naorem
Midfielders: Suresh Singh Wangjam, Lalrinliana Hnamte, Jeakson Singh Thounaojam, Brandon Fernandes, Liston Colaco, Lalengmawia, Lallianzuala Chhangte
Forwards: Edmund Lalrindika, Farukh Chaudhary, Manvir Singh, Vikram Partap Singh

Coach: Manolo Marquez