Becamex Ho Chi Minh City vs Hai Phong, 6:00 PM: Contrasting Form
V-League 2025 Round 10, 6:00 PM, November 5th at Go Dau Stadium: Becamex Ho Chi Minh City needs points after conceding 16 goals, Hai Phong maintains its 6-match unbeaten streak thanks to Tagueu - Friday, 17 points from 9 rounds.
At 6:00 PM on November 5th, at Go Dau Stadium, Becamex Ho Chi Minh City will host Hai Phong FC, with both teams in contrasting situations. The home team is desperate for points, having only 8 points after 9 rounds and conceding 16 goals, while the Hai Phong team boasts a 6-match unbeaten streak and consistent goal-scoring performance from their foreign duo Joel Tagueu and Fred Friday.
Match information
| Time | 6:00 PM on November 5, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Location | Go Dau Stadium |
| Tournament | V-League Round 10 |
| Live channel | FPT Play |
Predicted lineup
Becamex Ho Chi Minh City
Minh Toàn, Tùng Quốc, Đình Khương, Milos, Minh Trọng, Thành Nhân, Văn Anh, Trung Hiếu, Việt Cường, Hugo, Ugochukwu.
Hai Phong
Dinh Trieu, Tien Dung, Trung Hieu, Nhat Minh, Huu Nam, Viet Hung, Minh Di, Manh Dung, Luiz Antonio, Tague, Friday.
Tactical perspective
Becamex TP.HCM's biggest challenge is closing the gaps in front of their goal – where they've conceded 16 goals in 9 rounds. The logical scenario is a low defensive block, concentrating in the center and counter-attacking quickly when space arises. Ugochukwu Oduanyi's speed and ability to move behind defenders are weapons they can use to find space, especially when Hai Phong employs high-pressure pressing.
For Hai Phong, the hallmark under coach Chu Dinh Nghiem is the pressure from the flanks and the ability to apply pressure early on. When the ball is quickly moved to the wings, Tagueu and Friday have many attacking opportunities in the space between the central defenders and full-backs. If they maintain a high tempo, the visitors can draw the home team's defense into a constant confrontation in the penalty area.
The outstanding figures
- Becamex TP.HCM: 8 points/9 rounds, currently ranked 9th; in their last 5 matches, they won 1 (against Nam Dinh FC), drew 2, and lost 2.
- The home team's defense has conceded 16 goals – among the highest in the league.
- In the previous round, Becamex Ho Chi Minh City drew 1-1 with Ninh Binh, with Ugochukwu Oduanyi scoring the goal.
- Hai Phong: 17 points/9 rounds, ranked 4th; 2 points behind the leading group.
- The team from the port city went unbeaten in 6 consecutive matches across all competitions after their defeat against Hanoi Police in September.
- In their most recent V-League match, Hai Phong defeated Ho Chi Minh City Police 2-1, staging a comeback victory at Thong Nhat Stadium.
- In the last 10 head-to-head matches, Becamex TP.HCM won 3, drew 3, and lost 4 against Hai Phong.
- At Go Dau Stadium, Becamex Ho Chi Minh City is unbeaten in their last 3 matches when hosting Hai Phong.
The course of events could decide the match.
Hai Phong's goal-scoring output lies in the connection between their midfield and their foreign striker duo. When the flanks are open, early runs by Tagueu and Friday force opponents to retreat, creating space for second-line attackers like Luiz Antonio to surge forward and finish. Conversely, Becamex Ho Chi Minh City relies on quick transitions, early passes to Odeenyi, or crosses exploiting the space behind the opposing full-backs.
Risk management when losing possession is key. If the home team can narrow the gap and reduce the number of times they leave gaps in the midfield, they can bring the game back to a stalemate. Conversely, just a few successful moments of high-pressure pressing by Hai Phong are enough to create a turning point.
Impact on the race
With 17 points after 9 rounds, Hai Phong has a chance to close the gap on the leading group if they continue to win all 3 points. Becamex Ho Chi Minh City, meanwhile, needs a positive result to boost morale and improve their position, after the 1-1 draw against Ninh Binh helped them relieve some of the pressure.
Assessment
Hai Phong is considered slightly superior due to their current form and the effectiveness of their attack. However, Go Dau Stadium has never been an easy place to visit: Becamex Ho Chi Minh City's three unbeaten matches against Hai Phong at home serve as a reminder. If the visitors maintain pressure on the flanks and accuracy in their final touches, they have a solid basis to aim for three points; but if the pace slows down, a draw would not be an unexpected outcome.
