Overview
- Interim coach Gavin Lee said Singapore are "not entertaining" a draw, while Hong Kong’s Ashley Westwood vowed to think of "nothing but winning."
- A Singapore victory secures their first qualification on merit; their only Asian Cup appearance was in 1984 as hosts.
- Recent results set up the decider as Singapore beat India 2-1 away through a Song Ui‑Young brace and Hong Kong were held 1-1 by Bangladesh.
- Kai Tak is expected to be full after rapid sellouts, with reported resales up to 17 times face value and about 2,000 Singapore fans traveling.
- If the match is drawn, the single berth will be settled on the March finale, when Singapore host Bangladesh and Hong Kong visit India.