HO CHI MINH CITY VS THANH HOA - VIETNAM: V-LEAGUE MATCH PREVIEW
VIETNAM: V-LEAGUE MATCH DETAILS: HO CHI MINH CITY VS THANH HOA
As Ho Chi Minh City prepare to host Thanh Hoa on February 8, 2026, with kick-off at 13:15, this VIETNAM: V-League fixture promises an intriguing contest.
HO CHI MINH CITY PREVIEW IN VIETNAM: V-LEAGUE
Ho Chi Minh City, currently 6th in the standings with 20 points from 12 games, trail the leaders by 9 points. They've earned 8 points from 6 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.
THANH HOA PREVIEW IN VIETNAM: V-LEAGUE
Thanh Hoa, sitting 13th with 9 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 5 points from 6 games this season.
Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR HO CHI MINH CITY VS THANH HOA
Recent meetings between Ho Chi Minh City and Thanh Hoa have favored Ho Chi Minh City, with Thanh Hoa claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-1).
Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.
In their previous league match against PVF-CAND, Ho Chi Minh City recorded a 2-1 victory while lining up in a standard formation.
Thanh Hoa's last outing came against Nam Dinh, where they secured a 2-2 draw using a standard system.
Looking ahead, Ho Chi Minh City are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Ho Chi Minh City and Thanh Hoa are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR HO CHI MINH CITY VS THANH HOA
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Ho Chi Minh City's fixtures have averaged 2.5 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Thanh Hoa's games average 2.6 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.
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