Pre-match information
Before round 12 of V.League 2025-2026, Hai Phong club returned to a state of readiness to play after a long break and a thorough preparation process. The port city team trained in Mong Cai and continuously played friendly matches with Bac Ninh, Dong Nai and Hong Linh Ha Tinh to maintain fitness and rhythm of competition.
After 11 rounds, Hai Phong has 20 points and is ranked 3rd in the standings. Their recent form is quite positive when they won 4/5 matches, showing stability in both playing style and spirit.
The biggest strength of the Lach Tray home team lies in their scoring ability. 22 goals helped Hai Phong become one of the most effective attacks in the tournament. The foreign duo Fred Friday and Joel Tangue contributed the majority of these goals, creating continuous pressure on all opponent's defenses.
However, the next challenge is not easy when they have to host The Cong Viettel, the team that is closely following them in the rankings.
The Cong Viettel entered the away match with many changes. The army team once had a long unbeaten streak, but the last 3 rounds showed signs of stagnation when they lost to Hoang Anh Gia Lai and were held to a draw by PVF-CAND.
However, Viettel still has many professional support points. Khuat Van Khang, Phan Tuan Tai or Bui Tien Dung play the backbone role, while striker Lucao maintains stable scoring efficiency. The solidity in the defense helps them have enough basis to aim for points at Lach Tray stadium.
