Live Thanh Hóa vs PVF-CAND, 18:00 today April 25

Live broadcast of the game between Thanh Hóa and PVF-CAND as part of Round 20 in V-League 2025/26.

What time is Thanh Hóa vs PVF-CAND, where to watch live?

• Time: 18:00 today April 25
• Location: Thanh Hóa Stadium
• Competition: V-League 2025/26
• Live on: F PT Play

Expected lineup for Thanh Hóa vs PVF-CAND

• Thanh Hóa:Êli Niê, Minh Đoàn, Văn Lợi, Đình Huyên, Odilzhon, Văn Hưng, Văn Tùng, Ngọc Quý, Ngọc Mỹ, Văn Hoàn, Văn Thắng.
• PVF-CAND:Minh Long, Anh Quân, Lý Đức, Lucas, Văn Chưởng, Xuân Bắc, Thanh Nhàn, Thái Quý, Mpande, Bá Đạt, Samson.

Analysis of Thanh Hóa vs PVF-CAND: The reverse final

The encounter between Đông Á Thanh Hóa and PVF-CAND in this round truly embodies the nature of a "reverse final," where both teams enter with heavy pressure in the relegation battle.

Thanh Hóa currently has 17 points, ranking third from the bottom, but the gap to the safe zone is not yet fully secure. The biggest positive for the Thanh region team lies in their fighting spirit. Amid a depleted squad and inconsistent form, they still know how to carefully accumulate every point. Thanh Hóa's recent style leans towards tightness, prioritizing defense and maximizing set-piece situations.

On the opposite side, PVF-CAND with 13 points is at the bottom and clearly faces greater pressure. Their season has been significantly disrupted by frequent coaching changes, from Thạch Bảo Khanh to Nguyễn Thành Công and then Trần Tiến Đại. However, this change has not yielded clear results as the team still struggles to define their playing style and improve scoring efficiency.

In terms of the match situation, PVF-CAND is likely to play attacking without hesitation because they have few options left—a draw is insufficient in the relegation race. But that could lead them into Thanh Hóa's "trap," a team always very dangerous in fast counter-attack situations.

Home advantage is also a significant asset for Thanh Hóa. In crucial matches, the crowd factor often makes a difference, especially for a team with such strong fighting spirit.

The two teams drew in the first meeting, but in this rematch, the balance slightly favors Thanh Hóa due to greater stability in their play and mentality. If they capitalize well on opportunities, the home team could create a major turning point in the relegation battle.

Some notable statistics before the Thanh Hóa vs PVF-CAND match

• Thanh Hóa won 1, drew 1, lost 3 in their last 5 matches
• PVF-CAND drew 2, lost 3 in their last 5 matches
• In the last 4 encounters, Thanh Hóa won 3 matches, PVF-CAND did not win any