Hong Linh Ha Tinh vs Thanh Hoa Prediction: Few Goals Should Play Out

Dong A Thanh Hoa locks horns with HLHT ahead of Round 26, with the two sides beaten to defeats and stalemates last week. The vengeful nature of the two sides guarantees a thrilling game, and despite the odds of Thanh Hoa being the better squad, the hosts enjoy home advantage, which should influence the game in more ways than one.

Last Five Matches: L-D-W-D-L

Dong A Thanh Hoa’s recent form has been less than encouraging, with two losses, two stalemates and one win recorded in the last five games. Last week's game against Cong Viettel ended in a rasp 5-0 home loss, with critics acclaiming the utter defeat due to the sheer underestimation of the visitors, who fared worse on paper.

Thanh Hoa’s away form has been mediocre, with one win, one stalemate and two defeats recorded in the last four games. Coach Velizar Popov is expected to try something new with the squad, seeing the blatant error he fielded in the previous 5-3-2 formation against Viettel.

Last Five Matches: D-L-D-W-L

The Ha Tinh boys push a winning agenda in this clash, with a strong discontent for the 1-1 stalemate acquired in the previous game against the Yellows of Song Lam. Hong Linh looks to bolster league points after a flaccid compilation of two stalemates, two defeats, and one win in the last five games. The 4-1-4-1 formation deployed against Song Lam served its purpose halfway, and there is speculation that the CDM could be substituted with a free roamer.

On the Ha Tinh grounds, the shield of invincibility has been penetrated once in five games, from which they have taken two wins, two stalemates and one defeat.

Thanh Hoa has dominated the last five meetings between the sides, with two stalemates and three wins. These games have featured three BTTS and two cases of a U 2.5 total match goal tally.

Although the two sides have refused to budge, Thanh Hoa’s dominance in recent times cannot be overlooked. These three factors should be considered:

• Under three goals should play out at fulltime. Bet365 tips 2.00 odds for this option.
• A stalemate is also very possible. 1xbet tips 3.56 odds for this alternative.
• Lastly, a BTTS is also expected. Betway tips 1.72 odds for a tie.