Ho Chi Minh City Police vs Hai Phong: Thong Nhat awaits a battle of wits.
At 7:15 PM on November 1st, 2025, at Thong Nhat Stadium, Ho Chi Minh City Police will host Hai Phong, who are currently on a four-match unbeaten streak and have just defeated Ha Tinh and HAGL. The home team has 14 points after eight matches and aims to end their opponent's winning streak. Live broadcast on FPT Play and VTV5.
At 7:15 PM on November 1st, 2025, Thong Nhat Stadium will host the highlight match of Round 9 of the V-League 2025/26: Ho Chi Minh City Police vs. Hai Phong. The visiting team is unbeaten in their last four matches, including two recent victories against Ha Tinh and HAGL, temporarily overtaking Ho Chi Minh City Police in the standings. The home team currently has 14 points after eight matches, ranking fifth, and has a specific goal: to win to return to the leading group and halt their opponent's winning streak.
Time, location, and live channel
| Time | 7:15 PM, November 1, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Location | Thong Nhat Stadium, Ho Chi Minh City |
| Tournament | V-League 2025/26 (Round 9) |
| Live channel | FPT Play, VTV5 |
Background and form before the match
Hai Phong brought their four-match unbeaten streak to Thong Nhat Stadium, securing a full six points from their last two matches against Ha Tinh and HAGL. Thanks to this, coach Chu Dinh Nghiem's team temporarily sits above CA TP.HCM before the start of round 9. Conversely, coach Le Huynh Duc's team has 14 points after eight matches, ranking fifth and needing a win to maintain their momentum in the race for the top spots.
With the home advantage, Ho Chi Minh City Police are expected to take control of the tempo, while Hai Phong will continue to maintain their ball-possession and short-passing style of play – a familiar hallmark under coach Chu Dinh Nghiem.
Tactical analysis: Hai Phong's control vs. the home team's speed challenge.
Hai Phong's greatest strength lies in their ability to control the ball and build up play through quick passes, thereby dominating the midfield before creating space for the attack. The core is an experienced midfield featuring Viet Hung and Luiz Antonio, supporting forwards like Friday, Tagueu, and Minh Di.
Ho Chi Minh City Police are relying on the home advantage at Thong Nhat Stadium and the presence of notable names in their attack: Tien Linh, Makrillos, and Williams. Against an opponent who prefers control, the home team's approach requires a well-timed transition and precision in crucial moments to break the visitors' unbeaten streak.
The key areas of focus could be in the midfield, where the pair of Viet Hung and Luiz Antonio will test the trio of Quoc Cuong, Viet Hoang, and Duc Phu. At the back, the defensive lineup of Quang Hung, Gia Bao, and Hoang Phuc of Ho Chi Minh City Police will face pressure from the movements of Friday and Tagueu.
Notable statistics before kick-off.
- Ho Chi Minh City Police: 14 points after 8 matches, temporarily ranked 5th.
- Hai Phong: Unbeaten in 4 consecutive matches; consecutive wins against Ha Tinh and HAGL to earn 6 points in their most recent games.
- Before round 9, Hai Phong temporarily overtook Ho Chi Minh City Police in the standings.
Predicted lineup
Ho Chi Minh City Police
Le Giang; Quang Hung, Gia Bao, Hoang Phuc, Van Luan; Quoc Cuong, Viet Hoang, Duc Phu; Tien Linh, Makrillos, Williams.
Hai Phong
Dinh Trieu; Tien Dung, Trung Hieu, Nhat Minh, Manh Dung; Huu Nam, Viet Hung, Luiz Antonio; Minh Di, Friday, Tagueu.
Impact on the race
A favorable result would help Ho Chi Minh City Police consolidate their ambitions of being at the top of the table. For Hai Phong, the goal is to extend their unbeaten streak and maintain a positive position in the standings. The contrasting styles – the visitors' steadfast control and the home team's determination – promise to create 90 minutes of intense play at Thong Nhat Stadium.
