Hai Phong - Ninh Binh: The Challenge at Lach Tray

Hai Phong currently has 7 points from 5 matches, with both losses occurring away against title contenders like Thep Xanh Nam Dinh and Cong An Hanoi. Conversely, at Lach Tray, coach Chu Dinh Nghiem’s team has shown impressive form with victories over PVF-CAND and SLNA.

The team from the port city consistently proves to be a tough opponent, especially when playing under the passionate support at Lach Tray.

This season, coach Chu Dinh Nghiem’s side plays pragmatic football. They maximize the home advantage at Lach Tray, where they have remained unbeaten in their last 5 matches. Hai Phong’s home performance this season has been quite convincing.

With a talented roster and an aggressive attacking style, Ninh Binh aims to continue pursuing full points even as visitors at the "Lach Tray furnace." Under the skilled guidance of Spanish coach Gerard Albadalejo, the ancient capital team has surprised many by winning all their first 4 matches, scoring 12 goals and conceding only 2. Notably, their 2-0 victory over defending champions Thep Xanh Nam Dinh in the last round shows that Ninh Binh is becoming a genuine phenomenon in Vietnam’s top football league.

With two direct rivals Nam Dinh and Cong An Hanoi facing each other, coach Albadalejo’s team has a great opportunity to extend their lead in the standings. However, earning points at the "Lach Tray furnace" will be very challenging.

In this match, the visiting Ninh Binh side is favored and likely to play offensively. Meanwhile, Hai Phong tends to adopt a defensive counter-attacking strategy, fully exploiting set pieces and the explosive speed of their players. Coach Chu Dinh Nghiem’s team is prepared to concede possession, waiting for opponents’ mistakes to strike decisively.

The match between Hai Phong and Ninh Binh will kick off at 6 PM on September 28th. With high spirits and fervent support at the "Lach Tray furnace," the port city team promises to be a tough challenge, even for a high-performing Ninh Binh squad.

V-League 2025 - 2026 Round 5 Schedule

September 28th

6 PM: Thep Xanh Nam Dinh - Cong An Hanoi

6 PM: Hai Phong - Ninh Binh

7:15 PM: The Cong Viettel - Hong Linh Ha Tinh

Expected Starting Lineups for Both Teams

Hai Phong: Dinh Trieu, Tien Dung, Trung Hieu, Bicou, Nhat Minh, Huu Son, Huu Nam, Manh Dung, Viet Hung, Luiz Antonio, Friday

Ninh Binh: Van Lam, Ngoc Ha, Patrick, Ngoc Bao, Thanh Thinh, Ngoc Quang, Duc Chien, Hoang Duc, Bao Toan, Daniel, Gustavo