Eastern AA vs Nam Định: Will the reigning V-League champions demonstrate their strength?

Eastern confronts Nam Định on home turf in the second round of the 2025/26 AFC Champions League 2, with Vũ Hồng Việt’s squad targeting a 3-point victory to confirm their status.

What time is the Eastern vs Nam Định match and where to watch it live?

• Time: 5:00 PM on October 2nd

• Venue: Mong Kok Stadium (Hong Kong)

• Competition: Round 2 of the 2025/26 AFC Champions League 2

• Live broadcast on: F PT Play

Expected lineups for Eastern vs Nam Định

• Eastern: Yapp Hung Fai, Leung, Lorenz, Yiu, Lam Hin Ting, Gondra, Lau, Gil, Kwun Chung, Gao, Okubo.

• Nam Định: Caique, Walber, Brenner, Caio Cesar, Michell Dijks, Eid Mahmoud, Lucao, Hansen, Phạm Ba, Romulo, Percy Tau.

Preview of Eastern AA vs Nam Định: Foreign players to make an impact

Eastern is not a top Hong Kong club, currently sitting 7th domestically with 1 win, 1 draw, and 1 loss. They play organized and mostly solid defense, but tend to leave gaps on the flanks against strong opponents. Eastern’s highlight is their quick counterattacks led by Martins and Yu Okubo, players who capitalize well on opponents’ mistakes.

The match against Gamba Osaka showed Eastern cannot be easily dominated; they equalized 1-1 before being reduced to 10 men and eventually losing. However, defender Calum Hall’s suspension weakens their already fragile defense. Facing a Nam Định side with many physically strong foreign players, Eastern must stay fully focused to retain points.

Nam Định started the V-League poorly with 2 wins, 1 draw, and 3 losses, but showed a different face internationally. Their wins over Ratchaburi and Svay Rieng demonstrate their explosive potential when coach Vũ Hồng Việt fields a quality foreign lineup. Percy Tau’s speed, Lucao and Brenner’s presence in attack, and Romulo’s midfield control allow Nam Định to dominate regional rivals.

Despite recent back-to-back losses to Ninh Bình and CAHN, Nam Định still has a chance to regain morale with a win in the AFC Champions League 2. With the physicality, skill of their foreign players, and strong desire to bounce back after disappointing results, Nam Định is fully capable of leaving Hong Kong with a full 3 points.

Some key statistics before the Eastern vs Nam Định match

• Eastern’s recent form: 2 wins, 1 draw, 2 losses in last 5 matches.

• Nam Định’s recent form: 2 wins, 1 draw, 2 losses in last 5 matches.

• The two teams have never faced each other before.

Predicted score: Eastern 0-2 Nam Định