The two police sector teams, also rivals vying for the leading position on the standings, are set for an intense showdown at Hang Day Stadium.
Following the merger and changes, the 2025/26 V-League will feature special "derbies," including the police sector derby representing the South and North regions. Notably, both CAHN and Ho Chi Minh City Police currently share 14 points, occupying the top 3 positions on the leaderboard.
The home team has shown impressive form, remaining unbeaten since the start of the season across both domestic and international competitions. However, in their most recent home game, coach Mano Polking’s squad was disappointed to lose the lead and miss out on victory against Macarthur (Australia), despite having the advantage and better play.
Furthermore, the police sector team faces a significant setback as goalkeeper Nguyen Filip has suffered a recurring groin injury, forcing him to be sidelined for at least two months, which will notably affect the home team’s defense.
On the other side, Ho Chi Minh City Police under coach Le Huynh Duc has been delivering continuous surprises after their "rebranding." With a recent unbeaten streak of 5 matches, the police sector team is emerging as one of the strong contenders for the championship this season.
With the addition of Tien Linh, Ho Chi Minh City Police’s attack has noticeably improved compared to last season. Nevertheless, overall, CAHN still holds a slight edge. The upcoming battle is highly unpredictable, and it is entirely possible for Ho Chi Minh City Police to cause an upset.