Round 13 V.League: Who will surpass who?

Hoang Anh Gia Lai - Hai Phong

The earliest match in round 13 of V.League is between host Hoang Anh Gia Lai and Hai Phong Club. After losing 2-1 to Hanoi at Hang Day, the team from the mountain town has a chance to regain its winning streak when hosting Hai Phong at home in Pleiku. Although Nguyen Phong Hong Duy is absent due to receiving 3 yellow cards, it will not affect too much as Hoang Anh Gia Lai has a lot of depth in their squad.

In addition, they will also welcome the return of Cong Phuong after this striker has recovered from illness. On Hai Phong's side, they will still depend largely on striker Rimario Gordon. New contract Dang Van Toi will most likely be used by coach Chu Dinh Nghiem from the beginning to add steel to the defense of the Hai Phong team. With excellent attacks from both teams, this is likely to be a match dedicated to the audience nationwide.

Hong Linh Ha Tinh - Nam Dinh

Although Hong Linh Ha Tinh is the most active team in the transfer market, 3 consecutive losses have brought them back to reality. Luckily, this weekend they will welcome Nam Dinh, a team with poor away form (2 draws, 3 losses). A victory will help Nguyen Thanh Cong and his team leave their opponents far behind on the rankings, thereby creating a safe distance from the bottom group. The last match the two teams met, at home, Hong Linh Ha Tinh won 3-2. If Nam Dinh continues to lose this match, coach Nguyen Van Sy's seat will be more shaky than ever.

Round 13 of V.League will witness many evenly matched matches. Photo: VPF

Viettel Club - Song Lam Nghe An

Both teams have had very important victories in the 12th round of V.League. Currently, the gap between the two teams on the rankings is only 3 points, so Viettel really wants a victory to level the score with its opponent. Coach's teamBea Ji-wonwill depend a lot on the central axis Thanh Binh - Hoang Duc - Geovane. However, on the other side of the front line,Lam River Nghe Analso possessing quality individuals. Olaha's return will bring many options for coach Huy Hoang. The match at Hang Day Stadium will be one of the most anticipated matches of this round.

Becamex Binh Duong - Hanoi Club

This is the match where the two teams have the widest gap in points on the rankings. However, Hanoi Club cannot underestimate Becamex Binh Duong, who have just had 2 consecutive victories. If they stumble on Binh Duong's field, the teams behind will have the opportunity to shorten the gap with the Capital team before entering the second leg.

In this match, both teams did not have their strongest lineup. Hanoi FC was without their in-form striker Siladi Vladimir due to receiving 3 yellow cards, while the home team Becamex Binh Duong continued to be without their main striker Nguyen Tien Linh due to injury. In the most recent meeting between the two teams, Becamex Binh Duong won with a score of 2-1 right at Hang Day Stadium.

TopenLand Binh Dinh - Dong A Thanh Hoa

Topenland Binh Dinh will likely debut goalkeeper Dang Van Lam in the match againstEast Asia Thanh Hoa. The presence of this Vietnamese national team goalkeeper will help strengthen the loose defense of the team from the land of Vo. With an investment of nearly 100 billion in the 2022 season, Topenland Binh Dinh proves its ambition to have a high position on the V.League rankings.

However, their opponent Dong A Thanh Hoa in this round is not an easy team to play against. In the last 3 matches, the Thanh team won 2 and drew 1. Last season, it was Dong A Thanh Hoa who won 1-0 right at Quy Nhon Stadium. If they continue to play inconsistently, it is possible that Topenland Binh Dinh will continue to be the one to suffer defeat in this match and Dong A Thanh Hoa will surpass their opponent on the rankings.

Saigon - Ho Chi Minh City Club

Derby, the reverse final of the city named after Uncle Ho. The performance of both teams makes this match a sadness for the people of Ho Chi Minh City. However, there is still half a season ahead for both teams to strive to break away on the rankings. The gap of 2 points on the rankings makes the match between Saigon and Ho Chi Minh City Club a 6-point match. The loser of this match will be under great pressure in the remaining stages of the season, especially Saigon Club.

Both teams have made changes in the coaching staff and players on the field but have not yet brought the desired results. The return of Lee Nguyen is very remarkable, he was the one who scored the only goal in the 1-0 victory over Saigon last season. Will this 35-year-old "old man" once again help the Red Battleship win against their city rivals?