CAHN vs Tai Po: The Hàng Đẫy Advantage

CAHN is anticipated to encounter difficulties when welcoming Tai Po in the second matchday of Group E in the AFC Champions League Two.

What time is CAHN vs Tai Po, and where to watch live?

• Time: 19:15 on October 2nd.
• Venue: Hàng Đẫy Stadium.
• Competition: Group E, AFC Champions League Two 2025/26.
• Live on: K+.

Expected Lineups for CAHN vs Tai Po

• CAHN: Nguyễn Filip, Hugo Gomes, Việt Anh, Adou Minh, Jason Quang Vinh Pendant, Văn Đô, Vitao, Thành Long, Stefan Mauk, Alan, Leo Artur.
• Tai Po: Tse Ka Wing, Lee Ka Ho, Gabriel Cividini, Daciel, Weverton Rangel, Satori, Mikael, Patrick Valverde, Michel Renner, Chan Siu Kwan, Temelkovski.

CAHN vs Tai Po: The Hàng Đẫy Advantage

With the benefit of playing at Hàng Đẫy Stadium and the support of their home fans, CAHN is somewhat favored psychologically over their opponents. Additionally, the absence of foreign player limits in international competition provides an extra boost for the police-affiliated team aiming for a positive result.

In goal, despite inconsistent form, Nguyễn Filip remains a reliable last line with exceptional reflexes and excellent ball distribution skills, playing a crucial role in the possession-based tactics of coach Mano Polking.

In midfield, Quang Hải and Lê Phạm Thành Long are likely to pair up to disrupt the visitors’ attacks while aiding in ball progression for the attacking stars. Up front, the duo Alan and Leo Artur continue to be CAHN’s main hope for goals, supported by Lê Văn Đô and Đình Bắc.

For Tai Po, their surprising win in the opening match against Australia’s Macarthur FC gives them confidence heading into their trip to Vietnam.

The team has recruited nearly ten foreign players, including nine Brazilians and one Australian.

In defense, except for right-back Lee Ka Ho from Hong Kong, the rest of the backline consists of Brazilian players: center-backs Gabriel Cividini and Daciel, and left-back Weverton Rangel. The midfield is similarly dominated by Brazilians—Satori, Mikael, Patrick Valverde, and Michel Renner—with only Hong Kong midfielder Chan Siu Kwan starting. Up front, the striker role is filled by Australian forward Temelkovski.

After the first round, Tai Po is the only team with a win in Group E, currently topping the table. Meanwhile, CAHN had a regrettable draw against Guoan, the Chinese representative, placing them third. Therefore, a victory at Hàng Đẫy would propel coach Mano Polking’s squad to first place, giving them a strong advantage to advance beyond the group stage.

Key Stats Before the CAHN vs Tai Po Match

• CAHN is unbeaten in their last 6 matches.
• CAHN has scored in 7 consecutive games.
• Tai Po is unbeaten in their last 3 matches.
• The two teams have never faced each other before.