Than Quang Ninh vs Thai Nguyen prediction

Over the last six matches it has been three wins, two draws and one defeat, averaging 1.0 goals for and 0.8 against. Last time out they beat Lam Dong 2-0 at home; before that came a 4-0 defeat away at Binh Duong and a 1-1 draw away at Sanna Khanh Hoa.

Four clean sheets in that spell, but they also drew a blank twice. At home they've won two of two recently (4 scored, 0 conceded).

Their last six in all competitions read four wins, one draw and one defeat, at 2.2 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per game. Last time out they lost 2-0 to Văn Hiến at home; before that came a 1-1 draw away at Long An and a 3-2 win away at Binh Duong.

The defence is a worry: they have conceded in each of their last four. On the road they've won two of three recently (7 scored, 3 conceded).

Home and away form points to Than Quang Ninh: Than Quang Ninh have won two of their last two at home, Thai Nguyen two of their last three on the road. Thai Nguyen also have the better goal difference over recent weeks.

We make Thai Nguyen favourites at 41%, with Than Quang Ninh on 28% and the draw at 30%. They're favoured rather than expected to stroll it.

On goals, it expects around 2.5 in the game: 1.1 for Than Quang Ninh and 1.4 for Thai Nguyen. Over 2.5 goals is 46% and both teams scoring 50%.