(Live V-League) - Thanh Hoa presents an ideal challenge for Hanoi to achieve their initial victory.
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The earliest match of Round 5 in the 2025/2026 V-League takes place at Hang Day Stadium on Friday afternoon (September 26), where Hanoi FC faces Dong A Thanh Hoa (both teams currently have 2 points). The capital’s representative is the most successful club in V.League 1 history with 6 championships, so having only 2 points (2 losses, 2 draws) and being near the bottom of the table is quite unacceptable.
Although they have yet to claim their first win, drawing 1-1 against a strong-performing team like Viettel in Round 4 has shown some positive signs for Hanoi FC after their coaching change.
There is no doubt that Coach Adachi’s team will see Dong A Thanh Hoa — a side facing many difficulties — as the team to take all 3 points from, gradually returning to the competition. In the latest round, Dong A Thanh Hoa drew 2-2 with Hai Phong, who are also eager to prove themselves amid challenges. However, considering the strength of both teams, the home side is clearly favored.
Both Hanoi and Thanh Hoa carried high expectations this season but have struggled at the start. Neither has won in the first 4 rounds, each holding 2 points. Still, with home advantage and a stronger, more balanced squad, Hanoi FC is naturally rated higher than Thanh Hoa.