The highlight of Round 1 of the 2024/2025 National First Division League is the clash between Hoa Binh FC and Truong Tuoi Binh Phuoc. The home team is expected to hinder the progress of title contender Binh Phuoc. Meanwhile, the visiting team's fans are hoping that Nguyen Cong Phuong will continue to score and bring home three valuable points for coach Nguyen Anh Duc's team.
Hoa Binh vs Binh Phuoc Prediction
The focal point of the match at Hoa Binh Stadium was undoubtedly Nguyen Cong Phuong. After two seasons playing abroad, Cong Phuong returned to Vietnam and immediately scored a goal after just five minutes. His perfect one-touch finish showed that his skills are still a rare gem. However, that was all the star from Nghe An could do.
Cong Phuong was the focal point of the match.
The former Vietnamese national team player didn't show much in his 58 minutes on the field. The long absence from playing has significantly affected his physical condition and ball control. He also lacks good link-up play with his teammates. Of course, Cong Phuong still started, and coach Nguyen Anh Duc's task is to improve his player's performance.
Therefore, the coach born in 1985 may make some personnel adjustments to improve Binh Phuoc's attacking capabilities. In midfield, after a somewhat "unlucky" match against Ho Chi Minh City's youth team, Trong Phu and Tu Nhan will make way for Minh Tam and Ngoc Duc. At 32 years old, Sam Ngoc Duc is still very fit and he will play the role of a "sweeper" for Minh Tam – who has the ability to create chances.
Furthermore, Ho Sy Giap's dynamism and speed make him a good replacement for Le Thanh Binh, who had a lackluster performance in the opening match. Binh Phuoc is aiming for three points against Hoa Binh.
On the other side of the pitch, the home team is considered one of the "underdogs" in this year's National First Division. But don't underestimate the capabilities of Coach Le Quoc Vuong's team. They drew 0-0 against Da Nang in the National Cup qualifying round and only lost on penalties with a score of 10-11.
In fact, Mr. Vuong has built a solid defensive style for Hoa Binh FC, but with a fairly fluid and attractive attacking style. It's not easy to beat this team as they are a solid unit. If they play to their potential and with the support of the home crowd, Hoa Binh is capable of earning one point against Binh Phuoc.
Force information
Midfielder Nguyen Trong Phu received a red card in the National Cup and will not start for Binh Phuoc. Cong Phuong's fitness is not yet at 100%.
The home team, Hoa Binh, has no serious injuries.
Prediction: Hoa Binh 1-1 Binh Phuoc
Predicted lineup:
Hoa Binh FC: Tien Tao, Viet Loc, Hoang Canh, Van Dung, Khanh Toan, Hoang Dac, Van Quy, Trung Hieu, Tien Dung, Gia Huy.
Binh Phuoc: Tan Truong, Kien Quyet, Hoang Duong, Tan Sinh, Viet Anh, Ngoc Duc, Minh Tam, Van Nam, Cong Phuong, Thanh Dat, Sy Giap.
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