Ratchaburi vs Ho Chi Minh prediction

Over the last six matches it has been three wins, one draw and two defeats, averaging 2.5 goals for and 1.8 against. Last time out they drew 1-1 with Rayong FC; before that came a 6-4 defeat at home to Shanghai SIPG and a 1-0 win at home to Bangkok United.

They have scored in each of their last six. At home they've won two of three recently (11 scored, 7 conceded).

Their last six in all competitions read two wins, two draws and two defeats, at 0.8 goals scored and 0.7 conceded per game. Last time out they lost 1-0 to Văn Hiến at home; before that came a 1-1 draw away at Binh Dinh and a goalless draw away at Văn Hiến.

Ho Chi Minh haven't won in three. Two clean sheets in that spell, but they also drew a blank three times. On the road they've won one of four recently (2 scored, 2 conceded).

Home and away form points to Ratchaburi: Ratchaburi have won two of their last three at home, Ho Chi Minh one of their last four on the road. Ratchaburi also have the better goal difference over recent weeks.

We make Ho Chi Minh favourites at 39%, with Ratchaburi on 36% and the draw at 25%. In truth there's very little in it.

On goals, it expects around 3.0 in the game: 1.4 for Ratchaburi and 1.5 for Ho Chi Minh. Over 2.5 goals is 57% and both teams scoring 60%.