Prediction for Ho Chi Minh City vs Binh Duong, 7:15 p.m. May 23: Equal strength and talent

Pre-match review

The heavy 1-5 loss to Hanoi in the previous round was not only a big shock in terms of score, but also a wake-up call for Ho Chi Minh City FC. They exposed many limitations in both defense and attack, with a loose defense and a lackluster attack, causing opportunities to continuously pass by. The decline in playing mentality further made the team's performance even more unstable.

The direct consequence of this defeat is that the team from the city named after Uncle Ho fell to 10th place on the rankings with 25 points, only 5 points more than the bottom team SHB Da Nang and exactly 2 points more than the second-to-last team SLNA.

Coach Phung Thanh Phuong admitted after the loss to Hanoi: "We are facing great pressure from both the media and internally. However, I still believe that my students can overcome it if the whole team looks in the same direction."

The match against B. Binh Duong at Thong Nhat Stadium is therefore not only a battle for 3 points, but also a test of the spirit and solidarity of Ho Chi Minh City Club. If they continue to lose, they may be surpassed by the teams behind them such as SLNA or Da Nang, and for the first time in many years, Ho Chi Minh City Club will face the "ghost" of serious relegation.

Meanwhile, B.Binh Duong is ranked right above Ho Chi Minh City in 9th place, but has played 1 match less. Having a break in round 23 because their opponent CAHN is busy competing in the Southeast Asian Club Championship gives them an advantage in terms of physical strength and preparation.

New coach Nguyen Anh Duc is showing his efforts in adjusting tactics and stabilizing the squad. However, the difficult draw against Quang Nam in the previous round showed that they still have a lot of work to do if they want to break through in the remaining stages of the season.

Form, head-to-head history

TP.HCM lost 3 out of the last 4 matches. Meanwhile, B.Binh Duong also did not win in the last 6 matches with 2 draws and 4 losses.

In the first leg, B.Binh Duong stunned fans with a resounding 3-0 victory over Ho Chi Minh City FC. That was the time when the team from the land of Thu played brilliantly and was considered an interesting phenomenon of the tournament.

However, since that impressive streak, the team has been in a steep decline, forcing the board of directors to change head coach twice in just one season – something unprecedented in the club's history.

Both TP.HCM and B.Binh Duong are facing great pressure in terms of points and fans' trust. A victory will be an important boost to help them temporarily escape the danger zone, while affirming their mettle in the most intense period of the season.

Force information

In terms of personnel, Ho Chi Minh City did not suffer any notable losses, and welcomed the return of goalkeepers after injuries, especially Patrik Le Giang.

Meanwhile, B.Binh Duong suffered a loss when two key players were absent due to suspension: central defender Janclesio and midfielder Nguyen Thanh Nhan.

Expected lineup:

Ho Chi Minh City: Le Giang, Thanh Thao, Adriano Schmidt, Manh Cuong, Hoang Phuc, Endrick, Vu Tin, Ngoc Long, Thanh Khoi, Vinh Nguyen, Thanh Binh.

B.Binh Duong: Minh Toan, Dinh Khuong, Tung Quoc, Minh Trong, Trung Hieu, Hai Huy, Duy Khanh, Abdurakhmanov, Minh Khoa, Trong Huy, Tien Linh.

Score prediction: Ho Chi Minh City 1-1 Binh Duong

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Trong Dat

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