Ho Chi Minh City Police vs Thanh Hoa: A tough challenge for the visitors

Playing away at Ho Chi Minh City Police's stadium, the Thanh Hoa team will need to put in great effort if they want to secure any points.

What time is Ho Chi Minh City Police vs Thanh Hoa, and where to watch live?

• Time: 7:15 PM on February 8
• Venue: Thong Nhat Stadium, Ho Chi Minh City
• Competition: Round 13 V-League
• Live on: F PT Play

Expected lineups for Ho Chi Minh City Police vs Thanh Hoa

• Ho Chi Minh City Police: Le Giang, Gia Bao, Matheus, Quang Hung, Minh Trong, Endrick, Quoc Cuong, Khoa Ngo, Makrillos, Thanh Binh, Tien Linh
• Thanh Hoa: Xuan Hoang, Minh Doan, Ba Tien, Odilzhon Alisherovich, Van Loi, Dinh Huyen, Ngoc Ha, Thongkhamsavath, Van Tung, Ngoc My, Ngoc Tan

Latest squad updates for Ho Chi Minh City Police vs Thanh Hoa

• Ho Chi Minh City Police: Williams Lee is suspended
• Thanh Hoa:Full strength squad

Preview of Ho Chi Minh City Police vs Thanh Hoa: Difficult for the away team

Dong A Thanh Hoa enters their away match against Ho Chi Minh City Police with boosted confidence after an emotional draw against the reigning champions Nam Dinh. This result is not only valuable in terms of points but also significantly lifts the morale of the Thanh Hoa squad during a turbulent period.

However, the challenge for Thanh Hoa in this round is far from easy. Ho Chi Minh City Police have shown consistent form since the start of the season and currently hold 5th place in the standings. Under coach Le Huynh Duc’s leadership, the home team demonstrates balanced gameplay and makes good use of their home advantage.

Regarding squad strength, Ho Chi Minh City Police are considered slightly superior with a quality and experienced roster including players like Tien Linh, Quoc Cuong, and goalkeeper Patrik Le Giang. The team's depth and stable performance give the Police side many advantages before kickoff.

Facing an away game against a well-performing opponent, Thanh Hoa is expected to face significant difficulties if they want to earn points. The Thanh Hoa team must maintain their resilient spirit and minimize errors to create an upset against Ho Chi Minh City Police.

Some notable statistics before the Ho Chi Minh City Police vs Thanh Hoa match

• Ho Chi Minh City Police have won 3 and lost 2 of their last 5 matches
• Thanh Hoa have won 1, drawn 3, and lost 1 in their last 5 games
• In the last 5 head-to-head encounters, Ho Chi Minh City Police won 2 matches, Thanh Hoa won 1

Predicted score: Ho Chi Minh City Police 2-1 Thanh Hoa