Nam Dinh vs Hai Phong Prediction: Can Nam Din Return To Better Standings?

After last week's surprise, the South Citadel, Nam Dinh, returns home as they receive Hai Phong’s Round 20 challenge in the league. Emotions are high in this game, with five previous meetings ending in two wins for Nam Dinh, one for Hai Phong, and two stalemates between the sides.

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

The South Citadel's grip on the top spot was weakened last week by the vengeful descendants of the Cong, Viettel, who retaliated a previous 3-0 scoreline with a 2-1 defeat. Their mettle stands to be tested through fires again as they face an unpredictable side in Hai Phong. Although Nam Dinh, who is a high-scoring side with the reputation of the league’s highest-scoring side this season, is faced with the threat of a subsequent second-game loss, even though fans expect the familiarity of the pitch to cushion the risks.

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

Running riots in the last five league games, Hai Phong has raked in two stalemates and three wins in the last five league games, beating the odds against Quang Nam and Binh Dinh last week to sustain stalemates and saving face after critical pessimistic projections by critics and pundits alike. Hai Phong is a team that scores goals. As such, the visitors are crazed towards testing the mettle of the home sides, who are tipped to be the better side, having been slated as the current league leader.

Nam Dinh has taken the upper hand in the last five direct games, with two stalemates and two wins. The score trend between the sides has been four Under 2.5 total goals and one Over 2.5.

Nam Dinh is heavily tipped as the favourite to clinch victory under standard time. The visiting side can disclaim the despondency ahead if they up their game and lock the midfield where Nam Dinh capitalizes most of their games.

• The first choice for this game is a BTTS, as Nam Dinh concedes in most games, irrespective of the eventual outcome. Betway gives this choice at 1.68 odds.
• The second option for this fixture would be for the two sides to score at least three goals. 1xbet takes the Over 2.5 goal option at 1.76 odds.
• Lastly, a straight win for the favourites, Nam Dinh, is ideal for this game, which we expect to be very close to. Bet365 tips this wager at 1.75 odds.