HUNG YEN, Vietnam (Interstat) — PVF-CAND will host Hung Yen on Saturday in V.League 2 action, with the home side looking to build on a 2-1 record across all competitions and the visitors aiming to protect a perfect 3-0 mark.

Hung Yen enters off an 8-1 home rout of Xuan Thien Phu Tho. The visitors also own 3-0 away wins at Quang Ninh and Thep Can Tho this season. Hung Yen has scored 14 goals and conceded one in its three wins. The club has not lost across all competitions and will face a PVF-CAND side that has shown scoring ability at home but is coming off a 4-1 loss at Khanh Hoa.

PVF-CAND is 2-1 overall. The home side beat Hue 4-1 and Long An 2-1 in its two victories. Gonzalo Fornari is a player to watch for PVF-CAND. He played 90 minutes and scored twice in the 4-1 win against Hue, giving the home side a top attacking option as it tries to counter Hung Yen’s unbeaten start. PVF-CAND will need a strong defensive display to slow a Hung Yen attack that produced eight goals in its most recent match.

Hung Yen’s recent form has been dominant. In addition to the eight-goal outburst against Xuan Thien Phu Tho, the club posted consecutive 3-0 wins at Quang Ninh and Thep Can Tho. Those results have given Hung Yen momentum and a plus-13 goal difference across all competitions. PVF-CAND has scored seven goals and conceded six across its three matches. The home side has won both of its home contests, beating Hue and Long An, while its lone loss came on the road at Khanh Hoa.

Hung Yen is set to face Long An, Hue, CLB Dong Thap, CLB Quy Nhon United, Khanh Hoa, Thai Nguyen, Van Vien, Lam Dong, Binh Duong and Ho Chi Minh in its next 10 V.League 2 matches. PVF-CAND’s next 10 league matches include CLB Xuan Thien Phu Tho, Lam Dong, Ho Chi Minh, Binh Duong, Quang Ninh, Thep Can Tho, Van Vien, Hue, Thai Nguyen and CLB Quy Nhon United.

The matchup pits Hung Yen’s powerful attack against a PVF-CAND defense that has conceded four goals in one match and kept its opponents to one goal in each of its wins. PVF-CAND will look to Fornari for another impactful performance. Hung Yen will aim to continue its unbeaten run and maintain its place among the early V.League 2 leaders.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a final score of Hung Yen 6, PVF-CAND 0.