Viettel FC - Hai Phong: Pursuing the top spot

After Hanoi Police's victory over Ninh Binh in the early match, a contender in the championship race has almost certainly been eliminated. At this point, Viettel FC understands that if they don't secure 3 points in this round, they could also become outsiders.

On the standings, Viettel FC is persistently chasing the top team, Hanoi Police, in the V-League championship race. Before round 16, the military team has been performing exceptionally well with 3 consecutive wins, including victories over strong opponents like Hanoi FC and Nam Dinh Steel.

The efficiency in their gameplay is clearly evident in Coach Popov's squad. They are the team with the second least conceded goals in V-League so far, having only allowed 14 goals. In their recent 3-win streak, Viettel FC only conceded once, demonstrating the quality of their defensive play. Meanwhile, their offense has been quite effective with 24 goals.

The gap with the top team Hanoi Police is gradually narrowing. This is also motivation for Coach Popov's team to strive for victory in this round.

The opponent Hai Phong for Viettel FC in this round is considered a challenging team. However, the performance of the Port team has been unstable recently, with Coach Chu Dinh Nghiem's team experiencing draws and losses in the last 4 matches. In the recent period, Hai Phong lost to Viettel in the National Cup. This is the most forgettable streak for Hai Phong this season. It's not exaggerated to say they are in crisis.

Considering performance, Viettel FC is much stronger than Hai Phong. This match they also have the advantage of playing at Hang Day Stadium. Meanwhile, Hai Phong's away performance is very poor. From the start of the tournament, the Port team has only achieved exactly 1 win away. The away performance of Coach Chu Dinh Nghiem's team is the worst in the league (equal to PVF CAND - 4 points).

Considering many aspects, Hai Phong has too little preparation to expect a surprising result in this match. It wouldn't be surprising if they lose and give points to Viettel FC, "helping" the military team continue their championship pursuit.

The match between Viettel FC and Hai Phong will take place at 19:15 on March 15.

Expected starting lineup of the two teams
Viettel FC: Van Viet, Tien Dung, Viet Tu, Tuan Tai, Colonna, Nhat Nam, Paulo Martins, Van Khang, Huu Thang, Pedro, Lucao
Hai Phong: Dinh Trieu, Trung Hieu, Tien Dung, Nhat Minh, The Tai, Manh Dung, Hoang Nam, Luiz Antonio, Ronaldo, Huu Son, Joel Tagueu