SHB Da Nang vs CA TP.HCM 18:00 11/5: Guests have the advantage
In the 10th round of V-League at Hoa Xuan, SHB Da Nang, with a weakened and depleted force, welcomed CA TP.HCM, who is ranked 5th, with a better head-to-head record and squad depth. The scenario of the away team winning 3 points is predicted.
CA TP.HCM entered Hoa Xuan with a clear advantage in form, confrontation and personnel. SHB Da Nang, although playing at home at 6:00 p.m. on November 5 (Vietnam time), faced great pressure in the context of only winning 1 point at Hoa Xuan this season and losing their defense.
| Tournament | V-League |
|---|---|
| Round | 10 |
| Location | Hoa Xuan Stadium |
| Time | 18:00 November 5 (Vietnam time) |
Form and confrontation: advantage leans towards CA TP.HCM
SHB Da Nang just drew 1-1 with SLNA, saving 1 point thanks to a late goal from Kim Dong Su but their overall play lacked vitality. Recent matches have shown a deadlock in both attack and defense, making the chance of winning 3 points against a strong opponent become limited.
CA TP.HCM unexpectedly lost 1-2 to Hai Phong but the 5th position on the rankings reflects the stability of the team led by coach Le Huynh Duc. The recent loss is the motivation for the away team to set the target of 3 full points at Hoa Xuan.
Recent head-to-head statistics are unfavorable for the home team: in the last 5 encounters, SHB Da Nang only drew 1 and lost 4, clearly showing their "hostility".
Expected forces and lineup
The home team is without goalkeeper Bui Tien Dung and central defender Luong Duy Cuong due to injury, serious losses in the defense system. CA TP.HCM is without midfielder Vo Huy Toan and foreign player Endrick, but the better squad depth helps them have alternative plans.
Expected lineup SHB Da Nang:Van Bieu, Ngoc Hiep, Kim Dong Su, Duc Anh, Hong Phuc, Phi Hoang, Anh Tuan, Emerson, Minh Quang, Van Long, Makaric.
Expected lineup of HCMC Police:Le Giang, Quang Hung, Matheus, Gia Bao, Quoc Cuong, Duc Huy, Viet Hoang, Hoang Phuc, Duc Phu, Tien Linh, Makrillos.
Tactics and Hotspots
Hoa Xuan Stadium this season is not a stronghold for SHB Da Nang (only 1 point). Most likely, coach Le Duc Tuan and his team will retreat deep, prioritize low defense and wait for quick counterattacks. When stuck, they look to set pieces with center back Kim Dong Su - who just scored and has good aerial ability.
CA TP.HCM is expected to control the ball, constantly apply pressure to find the opening goal. The hot spot is the battle between the away team's attack and the home team's patchwork defense. Nguyen Tien Linh's finishing ability - in the context of unstable foreign players - could become the key to breaking the game.
Selected statistics
- SHB Da Nang 1-1 SLNA in the previous round; the equalizer came late by Kim Dong Su.
- CA TP.HCM just lost 1-2 to Hai Phong but is in 5th place.
- Last 5 head-to-head matches: SHB Da Nang 0 wins, 1 draw, 4 losses.
- SHB Da Nang only has 1 point at Hoa Xuan Stadium this season.
Comments and score predictions
From form, history of confrontation to force, the balance is tilted towards CA TP.HCM. If the away team can impose the tempo and Tien Linh takes advantage of the opportunity, the possibility of taking all 3 points is very high. The home team can still hope for dead balls and moments of Kim Dong Su, but that is hardly enough to turn the situation around.
Forecast:SHB Da Nang 1-3 CA HCMC.
