Live SLNA vs Thanh Hóa, 18:00 today, October 26

(Live football) - At Vinh home ground, SLNA is set to welcome Thanh Hóa in the 8th round of the 2025/26 V-League.

What time is SLNA vs Thanh Hóa, and where to watch live?

• Match time:18:00 on October 26, 2025.
• Venue:Vinh Stadium (Nghệ An).
• Competition:Round 8 of the V-League.
• Broadcast channel:F PT Play.

Expected lineups for SLNA vs Thanh Hóa

• SLNA:Văn Bình, Văn Huy, Văn Cường, Nguyên Hoàng, Văn Khánh, Mạnh Quỳnh, Văn Thành, Carlos, Garcia, Khắc Ngọc, Olaha.
• Thanh Hóa:Xuân Hoàng; Minh Đoàn, Văn Lợi, Ngọc Hải, Abdurakhmanov, Thái Bình, Thái Sơn, Văn Thuận, Văn Thắng, Rimario, Nguyên Hoàng.

SLNA vs Thanh Hóa preview

The match between Sông Lam Nghệ An and Đông Á Thanh Hóa at 18:00 on October 26 promises to be intense, as both teams are struggling near the bottom of the table and desperate for points to escape the crisis. After 7 rounds, SLNA has 6 points, while Thanh Hóa is second to last with only 4 points from 4 draws and no wins in the 2025 V.League.

SLNA has shown signs of improvement since coach Văn Sỹ Sơn took charge. Although they only earned 1 point against the reigning champions CAHN, their fighting spirit and disciplined play have returned. Lê Nguyên Hoàng’s beautiful goal is proof of the players’ confidence and desire to perform. However, the home side will suffer a major blow as foreign striker Reon Dale Moore is suspended, forcing coach Văn Sỹ Sơn to consider alternatives, possibly pushing Olaha to the forefront.

Meanwhile, Đông Á Thanh Hóa continues to sink deeper into crisis, losing cohesion and team spirit. Internal instability and a shaky defense without Mbodji mean Thanh Hóa must play cautiously, relying on the brilliance of Rimario and other foreign attackers upfront.

With home advantage and renewed motivation from the coaching change, SLNA is favored and has a strong chance to secure their first win. However, if Thanh Hóa capitalizes well on counterattacks, a draw would not be surprising.

Form and head-to-head record

• SLNA: SLNA is currently on a 5-match winless streak, with 3 draws and 2 losses (scoring 4 goals, conceding 8). Despite signs of progress under coach Văn Sỹ Sơn, they still need to improve finishing and defensive solidity.
• Thanh Hóa: Thanh Hóa has yet to win this season, with 5 consecutive draws (scoring 8, conceding 8). The team works hard but struggles to break through, often dropping points at crucial moments.
• Head-to-head record: In the last 5 matches, SLNA has not beaten Thanh Hóa (2 draws, 3 losses). This season’s first leg ended 1-1, while in the previous two meetings SLNA lost 0-1 at home.