After 22 matches, Hanoi FC has 40 points, ranking 2nd on the rankings. They are behind Nam Dinh and continue to compete fiercely with their opponents in the championship race. With the remaining 4 matches, the Capital team aims to win all and hopes that the opponent will stumble.
Meanwhile, the HCMC team has 25 points and is ranked 10th on the rankings. Coach Phung Thanh Phuong's team is still uncertain to stay in the league, they need one or two more wins. The match at Hang Day Stadium against Hanoi will be a huge challenge for the away team.
In the last 5 matches, Hanoi FC has won 3 matches, drawn 1 and lost 1. Meanwhile, the HCMC team has only won 1 of their last 5 matches.
In addition to their stable performance, the capital team is also highly appreciated for their competitive spirit, always trying their best. In the previous round, Hanoi FC beat Song Lam Nghe An 2-1, with the decisive goal in extra time.
In addition, in the last 5 meetings, Hanoi FC won against Ho Chi Minh City. Van Quyet and his teammates are the most difficult opponent of the Ho Chi Minh City team in the past few years. In the first leg of this season, Hanoi FC also had a 2-0 victory over their opponents right on the away field.
With many advantages from home, form, and strength, Hanoi FC has many opportunities to defeat Ho Chi Minh City, to continue competing for the championship with Nam Dinh.
The Hanoi vs. Ho Chi Minh City match will take place at 7:15 p.m. on May 18.
Expected lineup:
Hanoi FC: Van Chuan, Duy Manh, Xuan Manh, Thanh Chung, Hung Dung, Dinh Hai, Dau Van Toan, Van Quyet, Joao Pedro, Tuan Hai, Bobicanec.
HCMC: Patrik Le Giang, Schmidt, Thanh Thao, Manh Cuong, Hoang Phuc, Vu Tin, Ngoc Long, Thanh Khoi, Endrick, Vinh Nguyen, Van Binh.
