Arjun Menon
The Vietnam vs Malaysia semi-final second leg kicks off on 19.08.2026 at 15:00 CET, with Vietnam hosting Malaysia in Hanoi in the ASEAN Championship. You can watch the live video stream online of Vietnam vs Malaysia for free right here on this page.
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Where and when to watch Vietnam vs Malaysia
Kick-off is set for 19.08.2026 at 15:00 CET. The free live stream is available in the player above and can be watched LIVE from any device — desktop, tablet or mobile. And if you want to compare odds before kick-off, our rundown of the best football betting websites is a good place to start.
Vietnam ahead of the match
Vietnam, managed by head coach Kim Sang-sik, travel into the second leg with a comfortable 2-0 cushion from the first leg in Kuala Lumpur, where both goals came late in each half. The pattern of that win wasn’t entirely convincing statistically — Malaysia actually edged possession 54% to 46% and had more corners and shots on target — but Vietnam made the key moments count and stretched their unbeaten run in all competitions to 29 games. At home, Vietnam have scored at least twice in 12 of their last 13 matches across all competitions, and with a two-goal aggregate lead they are expected to sit back, invite Malaysia forward, and look to hit them on the counter.
Malaysia ahead of the match
Malaysia, led by interim head coach Tan Cheng Hoe, face a near-impossible task in Hanoi: they need at least two goals to keep alive their hopes of reaching the final. The warning signs are clear from the head-to-head record — Malaysia have failed to score more than one goal against Vietnam in eight consecutive meetings, even though they have managed two or more goals against other regional sides like Laos (4-0) and Myanmar (2-1) in recent games. Expect Malaysia to sit in and stay compact in the first half before committing more players forward after the break, which should open up space at the back for Vietnam to exploit.
Vietnam vs Malaysia: preview and head-to-head
Vietnam hold a dominant historical record over Malaysia, winning 11 of 16 official meetings to Malaysia’s three, with two draws, and a big edge on goals (27 to 17). Vietnam have won every one of the last eight head-to-head clashes and gone unbeaten in 11 straight. Combined with their 2-0 first-leg lead, Vietnam are strong favourites to reach the final, though Malaysia’s need to attack from the first whistle could make for an open, end-to-end second half rather than a routine defensive display from the hosts.
Vietnam vs Malaysia: live stream LIVE
Don’t miss the ASEAN Championship semi-final second leg between Vietnam and Malaysia, live on 19.08.2026 at 15:00 CET. Follow the free live stream on TipsGG from any device — just scroll up and hit play. Please note the embedded stream may be geo-restricted in some regions.