Live football: The Cong Viettel vs Hai Phong: Starting lineup announced

(Live football) - The Cong hosts Hai Phong at home in round 16 of V.League, with the goal of prolonging their impressive form and keeping up the pursuit of the league leaders CAHN.

Starting lineup for Hai Phong:

What time is The Cong Viettel vs Hai Phong, and where to watch live?

• Time: 7:15 PM on March 15
• Venue: Hang Day Stadium
• Competition: Round 16 of V-League 2025/2026
• Live on: F PT Play

Notable information before The Cong Viettel vs Hai Phong match:

After a shaky period, The Cong Viettel is regaining strength and emerging as a formidable contender in this season's V.League championship race. Ahead of the clash with Hai Phong at Hang Day Stadium, Coach Velizar Popov's squad is expected to maintain their impressive form to solidify their position on the standings.

The shocking heavy defeat to SLNA at home appears to have been a turning point that awakened Viettel. The last three rounds witnessed the team's brilliant performances as they successively defeated tough opponents like Nam Dinh, Hanoi, and Becamex TP.HCM. Notably, the two narrow 1-0 wins over Nam Dinh and Hanoi demonstrated Viettel's resilience and solidity in high-tactical matches.

Not only securing all 9 points, The Cong Viettel also displayed balance between offense and defense. In three consecutive wins, the team conceded only once, while the attack still knew how to seize opportunities for decisive goals. This stability helps Coach Popov's team gradually strengthen its position in the top-contending group.

Contrary to Viettel's upward trend, Hai Phong is experiencing a disappointing streak. Coach Chu Dinh Nghiem's team has failed to win in four consecutive V.League rounds, even against not-so-strong opponents like SLNA or Thanh Hoa. The defense continuously leaking goals also makes the Lach Tray Stadium team struggle to regain stability.

Although the attack hasn't truly exploded with 24 goals after 15 matches, The Cong Viettel still possesses a crucial pillar in striker Lucao. The Brazilian forward has scored 8 goals this season and is expected to continue being a dangerous spearhead, especially as he faces his former team Hai Phong. If they maintain defensive solidity and capitalize on opportunities well, The Cong Viettel can certainly aim for another victory to extend their impressive run.

Expected lineup for The Cong vs Hai Phong

• The Cong:Van Viet, Tien Dung, Viet Tu, Tuan Tai, Hoang Minh, Nhat Nam, Paulo Martins, Van Khang, Lucao, Huu Thang, Pedro.
• Hai Phong:Dinh Trieu, Trung Hieu, Tien Dung, Nhat Minh, The Tai, Manh Dung, Luiz Antonio, Ronaldo, Huu Son, Joel Tagueu, Hoang Nam.