It's early days in the V-League and the teams are still hoping for a flying start in order to set the tone for the season. Three points can make a big difference at this stage.
We should expect both teams to be fresh and ready for this match, as there is some time since both teams last played. Let's have a look at how the teams are doing!
Hoang Anh Gia Lai have a very long trip to this away game, as there's more than 1100 kilometers in distance to cover. This could prove a challenge, at least for the supporters.
Hai Phong form and stats
Hai Phong have only played one game here so far, a win. Last season their home statistics were 6 wins, 3 draws and 4 defeats from 13 matches.Happy days for Hai Phong in their previous game, a Cup match away at Da Nang that ended with a 1-0 victory. In the game before, an away victory in the V-League match versus Sanna Khanh Hoa with a 4-3 scoreline.
Early season goal statistics from Hai Phong's 1 home game: 2 goals, 1 conceded.
Hoang Anh Gia Lai form and stats
Only one away game so far for Hoang Anh Gia Lai and it resulted in three points. Last season the statistics for their away games were 2 victories, 4 draws and 7 losses from 13 travels. Hoang Anh Gia Lai love their trips these days, as their two previous away games have resulted in victories.Hoang Anh Gia Lai play their second away game in a row, but can be confident going into this one after the 2-0 victory visiting Dak Lak. Preceding that, the 1-3 home loss versus Sai Gon.
4 goals so far away for Hoang Anh Gia Lai, while their defence has allowed the opposition to score 1. All from 1 match.
Head 2 Head
Last ten meetings between the teams: Hai Phong won 3, Hoang Anh Gia Lai won 2 and 5 draws.Top Goalscorers
  J. Lynch 4 goals |   Nguyễn Văn Toàn 2 goals |  C. Walsh 2 goals |
Hai Phong missing players
Hoang Anh Gia Lai missing players
| Hai Phong | Hoang Anh Gia Lai | |||
| Total | Home | Statistic | Away | Total |
| 3 | 1 | Played | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | 2 | Scored | 4 | 6 |
| 5 | 1 | Conceded | 1 | 6 |
| 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | 100% | 100% |
| 67% | 100% | Over 1.5 | 100% | 100% |
| 67% | 100% | Over 2.5 | 100% | 100% |
| 33% | 0% | Over 3.5 | 100% | 67% |
| 33% | 0% | Over 4.5 | 100% | 33% |
| 67% | 100% | Both teams to score | 100% | 100% |
| 0% | 0% | Clean Sheet | 0% | 0% |
| 33% | 0% | Failed To Score | 0% | 0% |
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | D | P |
| 1 | Ho Chi Minh City | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 9 |
| 2 | Ha Noi | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 7 |
| 3 | Hai Phong | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 6 |
| 4 | Sai Gon | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 6 |
| 5 | Binh Duong | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 6 | Song Lam Nghe An | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 7 | Than Quang Ninh | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | -2 | 4 |
| 8 | Hoang Anh Gia Lai | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 9 | Da Nang | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 10 | Nam Dinh | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -1 | 3 |
| 11 | Viettel | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -3 | 3 |
| 12 | Quang Nam | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 1 |
| 13 | FLC Thanh Hoa | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 1 |
| 14 | Sanna Khanh Hoa | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -5 | 0 |
