XM Hai Phong FCPositive30%
Hải Phòng boasts a stable squad structure with key players such as goalkeeper Nguyễn Đình Triệu, defender Nguyễn Nhật Minh, midfielder Antonio Luiz, and forward Joel Tagueu, who play regularly and demonstrate a pivotal role in the team's style of play.
Hải Phòng demonstrates tactical flexibility in adjusting formations, with the frequency of using the popular 3-5-2 and 4-4-2 systems, showing their ability to adapt and control the game situation in various scenarios.
Hải Phòng has had impressive matches such as a 4-2 victory over Becamex HCM and a 3-0 win against CA HCM, proving their explosive potential in important matches
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The 8th position in the Vietnam National Champion League (2026-2027) ranking reflects the current level of competition, but is not sufficient to comprehensively evaluate Hải Phòng's performance or potential.
Despite having 3 clean sheets in the last 10 matches, the high number of losses (5 matches) indicates an unstable balance between defensive and attacking capabilities.
The fact of having two matches with 4 and 3 goals respectively out of a total of 11 goals shows scoring potential, but is not enough to maintain consistent performance throughout the matches.
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Hải Phòng is going through an unstable phase with 5 losses in their last 10 matches, including 3 losses by a margin of 1 to 2 goals, showing inconsistency in their playing style and ability to maintain form.
Weak defensive capability, with 13 goals conceded (an average of 1.3 goals per game), particularly in heavy defeats such as against PVF CAND (1-3) and SHB Da Nang (0-2).
Hải Phòng received a total of 13 yellow cards (an average of 1.3 per game), including two matches where they received three yellow cards each (against HAGL and Hà Nội F.C.), indicating a lack of discipline in their conduct on the field, particularly when dominating in ball situations
Ninh Binh FCPositive40%
Ninh Bình is showing stable performance with a 60% win rate in their last 10 matches, including impressive victories such as 4-1 Thể Công, 3-0 HL Hà Tĩnh and 3-0 PVF CAND, demonstrating strong attacking ability and impressive goal-scoring efficiency (an average of 2.1 goals per game)
Ninh Bình has 3 clean sheets in their last 10 matches, reflecting their defensive focus, especially in matches such as the 3-0 wins against HL Hà Tĩnh and PVF CAND
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Ninh Bình does not adhere to a fixed tactical formation, instead flexibly adjusting between matches (e.g., 3-5-2, 2-6-2, 3-4-3), demonstrating tactical experimentation but also potentially leading to inconsistency in playing style
Key players such as Dang Van Lâm (goalkeeper), Nguyen Duc Chien (central midfielder), and Fred Friday (striker) frequently play, providing stability to the team's lineup, but their dependence on them could also be a weakness if they get injured.
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Ninh Binh has two heavy defeats (1-2 and 2-3) in their last 10 matches, particularly when facing strong teams like Hà Nội F.C and CA HCM, showing a lack of focus and instability in defense.
Ninh Bình received 12 yellow cards (an average of 1.2 per match) in their last 10 matches, reflecting a lack of discipline in play, especially in the Ninh Bình 1-1 Thể Công match (received 3 yellow cards)
The injury of Nguyen Thai Son (central midfielder) affects the ability to control the central area, while the replacement options such as Nguyen Hoang Duc and Geovane are not strong enough to compensate.
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Hai Phong is expected to build a defensive style with a dense midfield line, focusing on limiting Ninh Binh's ball control through a thick midfield, but reliance on key individuals and lack of flexibility in counterattacks will be weaknesses when facing pressure. Ninh Binh, with squad depth and stable attacking performance, will prioritize controlling the game through a mass style, exploiting the versatility of the front line to create chances, while facing challenges from Hai Phong's quick counterattacks through set pieces. The tactical balance between the two teams will be demonstrated through the confrontation between Ninh Binh's ball control and Hai Phong's intense defense, but Ninh Binh's defensive lack of focus may create opportunities for opponents to exploit aerial chances.
Prediction for the match between XM Hai Phong FC and Ninh Binh FC is 1-2.
Expert Prediction:
Ninh Bình-0.50 @1.98




























