Nam Dinh vs Hanoi 18:00 11/10: Hoang Hen meets his old team again

At 6:00 p.m. today, November 10, at Thien Truong Stadium, defending champion Thep Xanh Nam Dinh welcomes Hanoi FC in round 11 of the V-League. The home team is going through a 6-match winless streak and has only 9 points, while coach Harry Kewell's away team has just marked its revival with a 4-0 victory over PVF CAND. The match is even more heated because it is the first time Do Hoang Hen returns to face his old team.

Time, location, live channel

Time:18:00 November 10, 2025

Location:Thien Truong Stadium, Nam Dinh

Tournament:Round 11 V-League

Live channel:VTV5, FPT Play

Form and context: Nam Dinh seeks a way out, Hanoi on the rise

At Thien Truong Stadium, the defending champion Thep Xanh Nam Dinh (9 points) – temporarily ranked 9th from the bottom – is still struggling due to injuries and the decline of some key players. The streak of 6 consecutive matches without knowing victory is longer than the expectations of Thanh Nam fans, turning the reception of Ha Noi FC into a high-pressure test.

On the other side, Hanoi FC also experienced a period of fluctuation in their squad but began to stabilize under head coach Harry Kewell. The most obvious mark was the 4-0 victory over PVF CAND in round 10 - a result that showed that the attack line "opened the barrel" at the right time, bringing confidence before the away trip to the "fire pan" Thien Truong.

Tactical angle and hot spot: Pressure in the midfield, spearhead named Hoang Hen

In the context of needing to end the crisis, Nam Dinh are likely to prioritize strengthening their defensive structure and minimizing errors in the second phase. A tight game, limiting the space between the lines will help the home team control the tempo against an excited Hanoi.

For Hanoi FC, the big win in the previous round opened up the option of more direct attacks. With their finishing ability improved, situations of exploiting the space behind the opponent's defense, set pieces and quick transitions can become effective attacks if they make good use of them.

The focus belongs to Do Hoang Hen – the player who is facing his old team Nam Dinh for the first time after 3 successful seasons at Thien Truong. Hoang Hen is currently in impressive form for Hanoi FC, promising to create a significant challenge for the home team’s defense. The way Nam Dinh block his lane of activity will be the key to balancing the game.

From the form picture, observers may lean towards the possibility of Hanoi FC winning. However, the home field factor and the pressure to break the winless streak can create great motivation for Nam Dinh, especially in a match that is often decided by moments.

Expected lineup Nam Dinh vs Hanoi

Nam Dinh

• Nguyen Manh
• Lucas Alves, Van Toi, Dinh Son
• Van Kien, Van Vi, Van Dat, Van Vu
• Brenner, Lam Ti Phong, Romulo

Hanoi

• Van Chuan
• Xuan Manh, Van Toan, Thanh Chung, Cong Nhat
• Duy Manh, Hung Dung, Luiz Fernando
• Hoang Hen, Van Quyet, Daniel Passira

Note: The above list is the expected lineup before kick-off.

Pre-match highlights

• Nam Dinh: 6 consecutive matches without a win; 9 points after 10 rounds (according to source).
• Hanoi: beat PVF CAND 4-0 in round 10; 14 points.
• Location: Thien Truong Stadium - the stadium often creates a vibrant atmosphere for the home team.

Pre-match photo

Expected impact

A positive result will help Hanoi stay in the top group thanks to the momentum from round 10. On the contrary, if Nam Dinh takes advantage of the home field to stop the winless streak, the match can become a turning point in the spirit of the title defense journey. However, with the correlation of form before the ball rolls, the balance is slightly tilted towards the away team.