Today's exciting match schedule: Hanoi FC vs Ninh Binh, not watching is a waste

Three clubs including Ninh Binh, Hanoi Police and Ho Chi Minh City Police are forming a 'trio' in the race for the top spot, but that position can completely change after this weekend's matches.

C BLOCK THE UNDEFEATED STREAM OF NINH BINH CLUB?

The highlight of round 7 is certainly the confrontation between Hanoi FC and Ninh Binh FC at Hang Day Stadium, taking place at 7:15 p.m. today, October 18. This is the match marking the debut of coach Harry Kewell - who has just been appointed to the "hot seat" of the capital team. Previously, under interim coach Adachi, Hanoi FC was gradually regaining its form with a series of 3 unbeaten matches (2 wins, 1 draw). The appearance of the Australian football legend is expected to bring a new breeze to Hanoi FC's playing style, especially in the attacking phase, which has lacked breakthroughs since the beginning of the season. Not only has a new general, Hanoi FC also received more good news when Hendrio officially became a naturalized player, becoming a domestic player named Do Hoang Hen. This helps the capital team be more flexible in arranging foreign players, while increasing the depth of the squad.

Do Hoang Hen has become a domestic player of Hanoi Club.

Hanoi vs Ninh Binh, the top match

Coach Harry Kewell will make his debut at Hang Day Stadium.

PHOTO: AFP

On the other hand, Ninh Binh Club - a rookie in the tournament is showing impressive form when holding the top position with 14 points, owning a series of 6 unbeaten matches. However, this team is showing signs of slowing down when the last 2 rounds only had draws. Not only that, Ninh Binh Club will be missing key foreign player Geovane Magno - suspended due to receiving a red card in round 6. This absence can significantly affect the attacking and creative ability of the ancient capital team.

In case Ninh Binh FC stumbles against Hanoi FC, the situation at the top of the rankings will likely reverse. Hanoi Police FC, currently ranked second with 13 points, can completely take the top spot if they win all 3 points in their away match at Vinh Stadium against SLNA, at 6 p.m. today. This match is also very noteworthy when the Nghe An team has just appointed Mr. Van Sy Son (a person with rich experience in the V-League) as head coach. However, with superior force and stable performance, Coach Mano Polking's team is still considered to have a high chance of winning.

In addition, Ho Chi Minh City Police Club (also 13 points, 3rd place) also has a chance to break away when welcoming Ha Tinh Club at Thong Nhat Stadium at 7:15 p.m. on October 19. If they make good use of their home field advantage, Coach Le Huynh Duc's team can also think about the highest position on the rankings, in case the two direct opponents cannot win. Thong Nhat Stadium is considered a solid support for Ho Chi Minh City Police Club. Since the beginning of the season, Tien Linh and his teammates have had 2 wins and 1 draw when playing at home.

NOT DIFFICULT FOR THE FINAL TEAMS

After 6 rounds, the V-League 2025 - 2026 situation is taking shape quite clearly with the differentiation between the top and bottom groups. While teams like Ninh Binh, Hanoi Police or Ho Chi Minh City Police are flying high, at the bottom of the rankings, the relegation battle has been tense since the beginning of the season. Round 7 is predicted to be a big challenge for the bottom teams, when most of them have to face "tough" opponents. The two teams that are receiving the most attention in this group are HAGL and Thanh Hoa - the teams that have not known victory after 6 rounds. HAGL is ranked second to last and Thanh Hoa Club is at the bottom of the table, both with 3 points. Although the season is still long, the series of consecutive draws and losses has significantly affected their spirit.

At 6 p.m. on October 19, HAGL will travel to Lach Tray to meet Hai Phong FC. The team from the port city has not lost any of their 3 home matches (2 wins, 1 draw). Therefore, it is difficult for the mountain town team to create a surprise in round 7. Meanwhile, Thanh Hoa FC is also in a difficult situation, with problems both on and off the field. The Thanh Hoa team will be a guest at PVF-CAND Stadium in the match taking place at 6 p.m. on October 19. PVF-CAND is a rookie, but the task of scoring points is not easy for coach Choi Won-kwon and his team.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/lich-thi-dau-hap-dan-hom-nay-clb-ha-noi-dai-chien-ninh-binh-khong-xem-cuc-phi-185251017170922965.htm