HAGL vs SLNA: Searching for the first victory

HAGL continues to have a chance to secure their first win when hosting SLNA at home.

What time is HAGL vs SLNA, and where to watch live?

• Time: 6:00 PM on October 3rd
• Venue: Pleiku Arena Stadium
• Tournament: Round 6 of V-League
• Live on: F PT Play

Expected lineups for HAGL vs SLNA

• HAGL: Trung Kiên, Quang Kiệt, Filho Jairo, Du Học, Văn Triệu, Thành Nhân, Minh Tâm, Silva Marciel, Đình Lâm, Vĩnh Nguyên, Ryan Hà.
• SLNA: Văn Bình, Văn Huy, Nam Hải, Văn Khánh, Văn Cường, Văn Lương, Quang Vinh, Khắc Ngọc, Carlos Enrique, Bá Quyền, Olaha.

Preview of HAGL vs SLNA: Similar struggles

HAGL and SLNA share a common challenge: both have been fighting to avoid relegation in recent seasons. This season is no different for these two of Vietnam’s most distinctive football clubs.

After five rounds, the Mountain Town team still hasn’t tasted victory. They remain stuck at the bottom of the table with 2 points from 2 draws and 3 losses. Given their limited squad depth, Coach Lê Quang Trãi’s team has little room to improve. They will wait for chances against teams at a similar level to boost their points. SLNA is one of those teams.

Following their 2-1 win over Nam Định in round 2, the Nghệ An team has since struggled with 2 losses and 1 draw in a row. They have 4 points, just two places above HAGL in the standings. Like HAGL, SLNA’s squad mainly consists of very young and inexperienced players. Notably, they recently changed coaches after Phan Như Thuật resigned due to poor results. It is likely that Huy Hoàng will serve as interim coach for this match.

In terms of balance, HAGL and SLNA are quite evenly matched. However, the home team is under more pressure to win to relieve their burden. As for the visitors, they will probably aim for a cautious game, seeking at least a point to avoid falling behind in the rankings.

Key stats for HAGL vs SLNA

• HAGL’s last 5 matches: 1 win, 2 draws, 2 losses
• SLNA’s last 5 matches: 1 win, 1 draw, 3 losses
• In their last 5 encounters, HAGL has won 2 games, SLNA 3 games

Predicted score: HAGL 2-1 SLNA