Ninh Binh hosts HAGL at 6pm on October 18 in round four of the 2026/27 V.League, according to Bong Da Plus' preview. The home side has seven points from two wins and a draw in its first three matches.

Hoang Duc's return supports the hosts

Ninh Binh most recently drew 1-1 away at Nam Dinh. The report places the unbeaten team second at that point, after missing an opportunity to take all three points at Thien Truong.

Hoang Duc scored in that match after returning from injury. The preview highlights his passing, control of tempo and movement towards the penalty area as important attacking qualities.

Friday, Lucao, Le Phat and Ngoc My are also discussed as options. Their inclusion in an analysis does not confirm the eventual starting lineup.

HAGL arrives after a confidence-building win

HAGL defeated Da Nang 3-0, with Luaan Agusto, Jacintho Ferreira and Robson Alves scoring. The report sees the foreign players' integration as a possible source of improved attacking efficiency.

Le Quang Trai's side faces the task of combining its younger players' mobility with defensive organisation. Restricting space around midfield and the penalty area is a tactical requirement identified by the writer.

The clubs shared one victory each in their two meetings last season. That history accompanies contrasting current circumstances: Ninh Binh remains unbeaten, while HAGL seeks to build on its latest success. Home advantage and past form frame the fixture without establishing its outcome.