(Interstat) — V.League 1 Preview: Ha Noi at Hoang Anh Gia Lai

Sunday’s V.League 1 matchup at Pleiku Stadium pits Ha Noi against Hoang Anh Gia Lai in a contest that projects as a tightly contested draw.

Ha Noi (7-3-1 in its last 11 league matches) enters on a high after a 4-0 victory at Cong An Nhan Dan on May 17. That result snapped a 1-0 loss at Thanh Hoa on May 9 and kept the capital club near the top of the table. Ha Noi has shown offensive firepower, scoring three or more goals in four of its past six outings, including a 3-2 win at Ninh Binh and a 4-2 victory over Becamex Thanh Pho Ho Chi Minh.

Hoang Anh Gia Lai (3-2-5 in its last 10) seeks to rebound from a 2-0 home loss to Hong Linh Tinh on May 17. The defeat extended a difficult stretch for the home side, which has dropped four of its past six matches, with the lone win a 1-0 result at Song Lam Nghe An on May 3. Offensive consistency has been an issue, as Hoang Anh Gia Lai has been held scoreless in three of its last five games.

The most recent head-to-head meeting ended scoreless on Aug. 23, 2025, in Hanoi. That match continued a trend of close competition between the clubs.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a 2-2 draw.

Both teams face quick turnarounds after Sunday. Ha Noi hosts Cong An Thanh Pho Ho Chi Minh on June 7, while Hoang Anh Gia Lai travels to play Becamex Thanh Pho Ho Chi Minh, also on June 7.