After their 1-0 away win against Kien Giang on Saturday, SHB Da Nang will top the league if they win today.  They are currently in 3^rd place in the V-League on 21 points, only 2 points behind leaders Ha Noi T&T, but with 1 game in hand over them.  A win in today’s home match against Hoang Anh Gia Lai at 4.30pm will put SHB DN on top – and add to the importance of Saturday’s showdown with Hanoi T&T.  To win these two matches will be crucial if SHB DN are to successfully defend their champions status.

Coach Le Huynh Duc and his squad should feel confident ahead of today’s home match because they have already beaten HAGL five times at the Chi Lang Stadium.

SHB DN’s Merlo is expected to make his mark in the game

SHB DN will start today’s match with their strongest possible squad as they welcome back striker Milorad and midfielder Phuoc Vinh after injury, and Cosmisn after suspension.  In addition, their young players such as Anh Khoa, Minh Tam and Ha Minh Tuan have won the trust of their coach as well as their home fans.

HAGL will play with all their key players present, including their top scorer Oseni Ganiyu Bolaji, young striker Hoang Thien, Anh Tuan and Thai Hoc.