Ninh Binh vs SLNA, 6:00 PM, November 5th: The home team has the advantage.
Round 10 of V-League 2025/26: Ninh Binh hosts SLNA at 6:00 PM on November 5th. The home team needs a win to maintain their top spot as CAHN is one point behind; SLNA has drawn 1-1 in 3 out of their last 4 matches.
Ninh Binh entered the match against SLNA with a clear objective: three points to consolidate their top position in the V-League 2025/26. After a 1-1 draw against Becamex Ho Chi Minh City, the home team needed an answer to their finishing problem, while SLNA, under coach Van Sy Son, continued their philosophy of playing a tight and pragmatic game to earn points.
Match information
| Time | 6:00 PM on November 5, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Location | Ninh Binh Stadium |
| Tournament | V-League 2025/26 |
| Live channel | FPT Play, VTV5 |
Context and motivation
The 1-1 draw against Becamex Ho Chi Minh City exposed Ninh Binh's biggest weakness at this time: converting their advantage into goals. Despite controlling the game well, the team from the ancient capital still let two points slip away. With CAHN close behind, only 1 point behind, and with a game in hand, the pressure to win is very clear for Ninh Binh.
Conversely, SLNA, under coach Van Sy Son, remains steadfast in its cautious approach. Three of their last four matches ended 1-1, reflecting a preference for solidity and carefully accumulating points in the relegation battle. Playing away against a title contender in good form, SLNA's realistic goal remains maintaining a solid structure and capitalizing on opportune moments.
Tactical perspective: control vs. discipline
Ninh Binh will likely continue to build a proactive game with a high tempo of ball circulation, looking for space in the flanks and in front of the penalty box. The problem lies in decision-making in the final third of the pitch: they need faster, more decisive action to "finish the game" early instead of prolonging the match, as was the lesson from their most recent draw.
The role of key players is emphasized: Hoang Duc maintaining consistent form will be the foundation for controlling the tempo and unlocking the opponent's midfield. Based on that, Ninh Binh needs to improve the quality of their final touches to convert pressure into goals – the key to victory and maintaining the initiative in the race for the top spot.
For SLNA, the priority remains a disciplined team formation, minimizing gaps between lines and protecting the midfield. A "patient" game – tight defense, minimizing errors, and waiting for opportunities to transition – is a reasonable scenario when playing away against a higher-quality opponent with home advantage.
Notable statistics
- Ninh Binh drew 1-1 against Becamex Ho Chi Minh City in the last round.
- CAHN is currently 1 point behind Ninh Binh and has one game in hand.
- SLNA drew 3 out of their last 4 matches, all with a 1-1 scoreline.
- The home advantage and a well-balanced squad make Ninh Binh the more highly rated team.
Predicted lineup
Ninh Binh
Van Lam, Marcelino, Thanh Thinh, Bao Toan, Quang Nho, Thanh Trung, Duc Chien, Hoang Duc, Thanh Binh, Geovane, Daniel.
SLNA
Van Binh, Van Huy, Justin, Van Cuong, Manh Quynh, Quang Vinh, Nam Hai, Khac Ngoc, Ba Quyen, Van Luong, Olaha.
Key scenario
If Ninh Binh improves their ability to capitalize on opportunities, their dominant performance and home advantage will be enough for them to pull ahead. Conversely, wasteful finishing could drag the game back to the trajectory SLNA desires: a slow pace, few spaces, and another draw.
