AFC Asian Cup
Vietnam, on the other hand, will be determined to take the points after two consecutive losses ended their tournament prematurely.
Advantage Iraq
Vietnam have lost both their previous AFC Asian Cup meetings with Iraq; Japan are the only side the Golden Star Warriors have played more often without registering a win or a draw (P3 L3) in competition history.
Vietnam have lost both their previous AFC Asian Cup meetings with Iraq; Japan are the only side the Golden Star Warriors have played more often without registering a win or a draw (P3 L3) in competition history.
Record-run bid
A win against Vietnam will give Iraq three consecutive victories at the AFC Asian Cup for the first time.
A win against Vietnam will give Iraq three consecutive victories at the AFC Asian Cup for the first time.
Favourite opponents
Iraq have scored five goals in their two AFC Asian Cup encounters with Vietnam, including a 3-2 win in 2019 – only against Thailand (8) and Islamic Republic of Iran (6) have they scored more often in competition history.
Iraq have scored five goals in their two AFC Asian Cup encounters with Vietnam, including a 3-2 win in 2019 – only against Thailand (8) and Islamic Republic of Iran (6) have they scored more often in competition history.
Sharp
Bui Hoang Viet Anh has made nine interceptions in Qatar 2023, the second highest by any Vietnam player in a single edition since 2007; only Huy Hoang Nguyen (10 in 2007) has recorded more in a single season (2007) in the same timeframe.
Bui Hoang Viet Anh has made nine interceptions in Qatar 2023, the second highest by any Vietnam player in a single edition since 2007; only Huy Hoang Nguyen (10 in 2007) has recorded more in a single season (2007) in the same timeframe.
Pass masters
Iraq's Saud Natiq has made 18 successful long passes in the ongoing tournament, the highest among all outfield players of Group D; Nguyen Thanh Binh (10) is Vietnam’s best player in this category so far in this edition.
Iraq's Saud Natiq has made 18 successful long passes in the ongoing tournament, the highest among all outfield players of Group D; Nguyen Thanh Binh (10) is Vietnam’s best player in this category so far in this edition.
