Hanoi FC vs Hai Phong Prediction: The Home Side Expected To Out-Perform Guests

Hanoi FC and Hai Phong are set to face off in an exciting football match as both teams hope to secure a victory following their first-day draw. The game will take place at Hang Day Stadium, with the home team looking to maintain their winning record and the visitors aiming to change their fortunes. The match promises to showcase exceptional performances, and both teams are expected to deliver top-notch gameplay in Matchday 3. Hanoi FC has won four out of the five recent encounters between the two sides.

Last five matches: L-L-L-W-W

Hanoi’s venture into the AFC Cup has turned sour as the sie struggles to maintain domination in recent times. They fell short to Jorean side Pohang Steelers despite scoring two, staying deficit in the eventual 4-2 brawl. The side faced the Japanese side Urawa Red Diamonds and conceded a worse face - a 6-0 pummeling. The most recent showdown against Wuhan Three Towns ended in a 2-1 outcome. The only whiffs of victory were in the domestic league, which saw them breeze past Viettel and Thanh Hoa. Recently, the side has triumphed over Hai Phong four times in a row and the odds indicate a likely repeat of victory, despite the contrasting form of the current opponents in the AFC Champions Cup.

Last five matches: W-D-L-W-L

The rigours of the AFC Cup plagues the visiting side, who opens the season with the first game against Hanoi FC, who has beaten them consecutively in subsequent games. The 2-1 defeat against Houang in the AFC sharpened their senses in the opening game against Hoang Anh. It was a rather sour disappointment given that they eventually went to the AFC to defeat Sabah FC in an eventual dwell. The side has come on top in recent times, beating Hai Phong 3-1 in the last direct encounter.

• Hanoi FC has taken four bold victories over Hai Phong.
• In recent times, the teams have faced each other with the lowest scoreline margin being two goals.
• Hai Phong has yet to claim victory at Hanoi's FC home grounds in recent times.
• Only one case of BTTS is recorded in five recent clashes.

In this game, we confidently predict that either team could come out on top, despite Hai Phong’s winning preference. Regardless, these tips should ease your picks:

• The Vistors are keen defenders. We’d urge a Bet on Over 2.5 Match Goals at Full Time for 1.91 odds (1xbet)
• A stalemate seems like a good bet for this clash at the odds of 3.35 Bet365
• A BTTS-YES sounds best as the last option at 1.72 odds (Betway)

 Good luck!