PVF-CAND vs The Cong: Round 11 scenario and prediction 0-2
PVF-CAND is under pressure with 3 consecutive losses and 20 goals conceded in 10 matches, hosting The Cong at 6:00 p.m. on November 8 at PVF Stadium. The away team has almost the strongest squad, predicted to win 2-0.
Pressure is piling up at PVF Stadium. PVF-CAND enters round 11 of V.League 2025/26 at 6:00 p.m. on November 8 (Vietnam time) with 3 consecutive losses and 20 goals conceded after 10 matches – the most in the tournament. Meanwhile, Coach Popov’s The Cong just beat Thanh Hoa 1-0 after a stumble against HAGL, but still need a convincing victory to get back on track. Prediction: The Cong win 2-0.
Match information and context
| Tournament | V.League 2025/26 |
|---|---|
| Round | Round 11 |
| Location | PVF Stadium (Hung Yen) |
| Time | 18:00 November 8 (Vietnam time) |
PVF-CAND had a good start with a win over SLNA, but in the last 9 rounds they only drew and lost. The defense is the biggest weakness when they conceded 20 goals/10 matches, while the offense scored 10 goals - a rare bright spot but not enough to compensate. On the other hand, The Cong played erratically: lost to HAGL then won Thanh Hoa 1-0. The away team needs 3 points to consolidate their position.
Statistics and head to head
- PVF-CAND: 3 consecutive losses in V.League; total 20 goals conceded after 10 rounds, 10 goals scored.
- The Cong: lost to HAGL, then beat Thanh Hoa 1-0.
- Head to head: PVF-CAND has just been promoted to V.League so the two teams have not had many direct encounters.
Expected forces and lineup
The two teams have the strongest forces.
- PVF-CAND owns a group of young players who have played for the U23 Vietnam team such as Thanh Nhan, Xuan Bac, Anh Quan, along with veterans Thai Quy and Van Thuan. However, foreign players Marco Antonio and Amarildo have not made a clear impact, making the midfield lack weight.
- The Cong welcomes the return of Lucas Vinicius and Wesley to the attack. The midfield with Van Khang and Tien Anh helps with stable ball control; the defense has Tien Dung and Viet Tu as the mainstay.
Expected lineup
PVF-CAND: Sy Huy - Hieu Minh, Bao Long, Eyenga, Anh Quan - Xuan Bac, Van Thuan, Thai Quy - Marco Antonio, Thanh Nhan, Amarildo.
The Cong: Van Viet – Viet Tu, Tien Dung, Colonna, Tuan Tai – Tien Anh, Van Khang, Van Tu – Wesley, Pedro Henrique, Lucas Vinicius.
Tactical Hotspot
Coach Thach Bao Khanh is likely to keep the 4-2-3-1, placing two anchors Van Thuan - Thai Quy to maintain the rhythm and open up quick counter-attacks for Thanh Nhan and Amarildo. The home team's problem is the lack of synchronization in pressing, the space between the midfield and the defense is easily exploited when stretched.
Coach Popov prioritizes 4-3-3, mid-range pressing and controlling the midfield. The wide movement of Wesley and Lucas Vinicius can stretch the PVF-CAND defense, opening the door for Pedro Henrique to penetrate and finish. The right flank is the hot spot: Van Khang and Tuan Tai, who often move up high, will face Thanh Nhan - the speedy spearhead of PVF-CAND.
Players to watch
- Thanh Nhan(PVF-CAND): speed and breakthrough ability help the home team possess the clearest counter-attack plan.
- Pedro Henrique(The Cong): main explosive, good at using space.
- Van Khang(The Cong): "transfer station" in the middle of the field, connecting lines and coordinating the rhythm of play.
Match scenario and prediction
If The Cong maintain their concentration and improve their finishing, they will be able to control the tempo and break up PVF-CAND's transitions. On the contrary, if they expose space behind the two full-backs, the away team can pay the price for the acceleration of the young strikers of the home side.
However, the current correlation is in favor of the away team: The Cong has a better quality squad and more stable organization, while PVF-CAND is under great pressure with a fragile defense. A victory to accumulate points for The Cong is an easy scenario.
Score prediction: PVF-CAND 0-2 The Cong
