Ho Chi Minh vs Thanh Hoa tips and predictions

Perseverance likely difference for Thanh Hoa

With just 4 points between them it's tenth placed Ho Chi Minh versus fifth placed Thanh Hoa for this eagerly anticipated clash.

Thanh Hoa will be confident of the win. Their odds aren't giving anything away though. This preview isolates some key stats in order to explain the best value selection. It has to be with the away win.

The hosts will be hoping to put some of their recent underpowered performances in the rear-view mirror. Ho Chi Minh have been all over the shop in terms of providing betting value. They've lost 6 of their last 9 matches. Those reverses have not been helped by their latest goal tally. They've scored one or less goals in 11 of their last 12 games and that isn't good enough, even if there were fitness issues at the other end of the park. They conceded two or more goals in 3 of their last 4 games. It remains to be seen if they can plug those gaps in time.

Thanh Hoa have come up with plenty of good numbers. They have been solid at the back when on the road. Letting in an average of just 0.9 goals across their latest 16 trips has received plaudits. In a match that has split opinions, there is plenty of sense in supporting the visitors.

Looking beyond the 1X2, the Both Teams To Score No looks like the best backup bet even though there's not much wrong with the price.

The hosts suffered a 2-0 defeat last Saturday against Hai Phong.