VAN VIEN, Vietnam (Interstat) — Van Vien will host CLB Dong Thap on Thursday in V.League 2 play, with the home side looking to protect an unbeaten start across all competitions and the visitors seeking a rebound after a heavy defeat. Van Vien enters at 1-0-1, having earned one win and one draw. CLB Dong Thap is 1-1, with one win and one loss. The home side has yet to lose this season.

CLB Dong Thap’s most recent previous result was a 3-0 home loss to Thai Nguyen. Before that, Dong Thap won 2-0 at Hue. The visitors have shown the ability to score on the road, but the recent home defeat leaves them searching for consistency as they prepare for a difficult trip to Van Vien. Dong Thap’s early season record includes one win and one loss across all competitions.

Van Vien’s most recent previous result was a 1-0 win at Ho Chi Minh. Earlier, Van Vien played Binh Duong to a 0-0 draw at home. The club has scored once and conceded none across its two matches, a narrow profile that could shape the contest against Dong Thap. Van Vien will aim to control the match at home and extend its unbeaten run. Van Vien’s record stands at one win and one draw.

The match is part of a busy V.League 2 stretch for both clubs. Van Vien is next scheduled to host CLB Xuan Thien Phu Tho, while CLB Dong Thap is set to visit Khanh Hoa. Van Vien’s upcoming league slate also includes Thai Nguyen, Hue, CLB Quy Nhon United, PVF-CAND, Hung Yen, Long An, Quang Ninh, Thep Can Tho and Khanh Hoa. Dong Thap’s schedule includes Khanh Hoa, Hung Yen, Long An, Lam Dong, Binh Duong, Quang Ninh, Thep Can Tho, Ho Chi Minh, CLB Xuan Thien Phu Tho and PVF-CAND.

CLB Dong Thap will look to tighten its defense after conceding three goals in its most recent outing. The visitor’s earlier road performance at Hue showed it can create and finish chances, but Van Vien’s home draw against Binh Duong demonstrated the home side’s ability to limit opponents. The matchup pairs Van Vien’s compact start with Dong Thap’s search for a more stable defensive display. Both sides will enter the Thursday contest with different concerns, as Van Vien seeks to maintain its shape and Dong Thap works to avoid another costly defensive lapse.

Interstat’s game simulator is projecting a final score of Van Vien 1, CLB Dong Thap 0. Interstat’s ELO system is projecting Van Vien with an 80.4 percent probability to win.