Ho Chi Minh City vs Viettel Prediction: We Do Not Expect Numerous Goals From The Cong Derby

In this exciting season opener, Sai Gon Boys play the part against The descendants of the Cong-Viettel as the two sides struggle for a positive first impression of the league opening. The hosts, who came close to being relegated last season, are expected to put in a damning performance this time, and a lot is expected from the visitors, who finished last season in third place. The two sides expect a goal agenda to be propagated from Day 1.

Ho Chi Minh City

Recent Form: -

Cong Sai Gon resumes a fresh campaign with nothing but victory on their minds. With their Club pre-season friendlies against Bing Ding (2-1)and Gia Lai (2-1) setting the right tone, it is expected that all hands remain on deck to avoid close touches with relegations as they did last season.

Viettel (8th)

Last Five matches: -

The Cong Viettel has remained a formidable football squad in the Vietnamese League, finishing in third place in the last season right beneath CAHN and Hanoi FC. They resume their first game in front of strange faces and are expected to put their ambitions across by desecrating the Thong Nhat, where Ho Chi Minh domicile. A good game is expected here, with many shots on target.

H2H ANALYSIS (LAST FOUR ENCOUNTERS)

The last four meetings between Ho Chi Minh and Viettel produced less than three goals in a BTTS-NO trend. There have also been two stalemates and a win for either of the two sides.

Expert betting Tips

Viettel and Ho Chi Minh City have a long history of clashes. This time, the first half is expected to end in a goalless stalemate, given the nature of passiveness posed by the two sides recently. Our top choices are:

• Under 2.5 match goals at 1.61 odds from BET365.
• A BTTS - NO at 1.76 odds from Betway.
• Victory for Viettel at 2.36 odds from 1xbet.