Dong A Thanh Hoa vs Hai Phong Prediction, 6:00 p.m. September 20: No way back

TPO - Football commentary on the match Thanh Hoa vs Hai Phong, LPBank V.League 1-2025/26 taking place at 6:00 p.m. on September 20. Dong A Thanh Hoa had a terrible start in V.League this season. Behind the Thanh team is an abyss and they have no other goal but to beat Hai Phong.

Comments before the match Dong A Thanh Hoa vs Hai Phong

Right at the beginning of the new season, Thanh Hoa has faced strong changes both on and off the field. The future of Thanh Hoa Club has become uncertain with Chairman Cao Tien Doan. On the field, Thanh Hoa has lost 3 consecutive matches. Most recently, they fell to HAGL in the first round of the National Cup.

The situation in Thanh Hoa is even worse when their pillars like Doan Ngoc Tan have just suffered long-term injuries. From instability in the upper echelons, to the coaching position being disrupted and the squad in crisis, hitting rock bottom, Thanh Hoa will have difficulty welcoming Hai Phong FC even though they are playing at home.

In contrast to Thanh Hoa, Hai Phong started the 2025/26 season quite impressively. They won PVF-CAND and SLNA in 4 matches played in the new V.League season. In the remaining two matches, Hai Phong lost closely to Nam Dinh and CAHN. For a club with average potential and a thin force like Hai Phong, winning 6 points after 4 matches is an acceptable achievement.

Playing at home against a not-so-strong opponent like Hai Phong is Thanh Hoa’s last ray of hope. They cannot lose anymore when they are at the bottom of the table. The pressure on coach Choi Kwon Won is extremely high at the moment. Thanh Hoa fans’ frustration with coach Choi’s position has been clearly shown.

Another loss will shake Coach Choi's position. With Thanh Hoa's current situation, winning 1 point against Hai Phong is a success, but this is not easy to happen.

Form, head-to-head record of Dong A Thanh Hoa vs Hai Phong

Last season, each team won one match when they met each other. In the last 5 matches, Hai Phong has dominated with 4 wins and 1 draw. From historical records to current performance, Hai Phong is clearly the favorite. This is also a good opportunity for Chu Dinh Nghiem and his team to have their first away win this season.

Information on Dong A Thanh Hoa vs Hai Phong forces

Besides Ngoc Tan, foreign striker Ribamar will be absent due to injury. This is a huge loss for the home team, as Ngoc Tan is playing the role of leader and the "heart" of the midfield. Ribamar's absence also leaves a huge gap in the attack.

Hai Phong has the best force for this match.

Expected lineup:

East Asia Thanh Hoa: Xuan Hoang, Minh Doan, Thai Binh, Ngoc Hai, Thai Son, Mbodji, Ngoc My, Van Loi, Van Thuan, Abdurakhmanov, Rimario.

Hai Phong: Dinh Trieu, Bui Tien Dung, Trung Hieu, Bicou, Nhat Minh, Huu Son, Huu Nam, Manh Dung, Viet Hung, Luiz Antonio, Friday.

Score prediction: Thanh Hoa 0-1 Hai Phong.

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