Ninh Bình - Becamex TP Hồ Chí Minh: Extending the Winning Streak

The match between Ninh Bình and the visiting Becamex TP Hồ Chí Minh promises to be a game where the league leaders will continue to demonstrate their strength, facing a team struggling near the bottom of the table.

With outstanding performances, Ninh Bình has become the focus of attention in the V-League. After 8 rounds, coach Albadalejo Gerard’s squad sits firmly at the top with 20 points. They are also one of only two teams remaining unbeaten (5 wins, 3 draws) before this round and boast the league’s strongest attack with 20 goals scored.

Ninh Bình shows versatility in attacking strategies, quick transitions, and flexible finishing from various positions. The Hoa Lư capital team is proving to be very difficult to defeat at this stage.

Ninh Bình’s offense combines quality foreign players like Daniel and Gustavo Henrique, supported by Hoàng Đức in midfield, turning them into a real goal-scoring machine. Hoàng Đức not only provides key passes but also controls the tempo, delivering decisive balls that create space for teammates.

The Hoa Lư team also possesses a solid defense, conceding only 7 goals so far this season. The consistency of goalkeeper Đặng Văn Lâm along with standout defenders like Patrick Marcelino has allowed coach Gerard to confidently maintain a high-pressing strategy and rapid counterattacks.

Ninh Bình’s current style shows a clear balance between offense and defense, which is usually hard to achieve for newly promoted teams.

At this moment, securing the top spot is Ninh Bình’s highest priority. With only a 1–2 point gap from the chasing pack, any slip-up could cost them their position. Hosting Becamex TP Hồ Chí Minh is a chance for Ninh Bình to continue soaring at the top of the standings.

Hoàng Đức and his teammates face a club still struggling with form. Before this round, Becamex TP Hồ Chí Minh ranks 10th with 7 points, just one point above the bottom team Đà Nẵng.

However, the team from the land of Thủ shows positive signs since coach Đặng Trần Chỉnh took charge. Under this experienced coach, Gò Đậu Stadium’s team has displayed more fighting spirit, earning 4 points in the last 3 matches, including a shock victory over defending champions Nam Định.

The current fighting spirit is a notable strength of Becamex TP Hồ Chí Minh. This factor is crucial in helping them overcome difficult times.

Home ground has truly been a stronghold for Ninh Bình this season. With fan support and familiar conditions, coach Gerard’s players usually start well, control the game, and apply pressure from the beginning. Therefore, Becamex TP.HCM will surely face a challenging match, especially as they lack game-changing players.

With a not-so-strong squad, playing away against the in-form league leaders Ninh Bình will be a huge challenge for Becamex TP Hồ Chí Minh.

To aim for points at Ninh Bình’s stadium, Becamex TP Hồ Chí Minh must deliver an almost perfect defensive performance, with high discipline and rely on individual brilliance.

The match between Ninh Bình and Becamex TP Hồ Chí Minh will kick off at 6 PM on November 1st.

Expected starting lineups for both teams

Ninh Bình: Văn Lâm, Thanh Thịnh, Marcelino, Quang Nho, Bảo Toàn, Thành Trung, Đức Chiến, Hoàng Đức, Quốc Việt, Gustavo, Daniel

Becamex TP Hồ Chí Minh: Minh Toàn, Tùng Quốc, Milos, Đình Khương - Trung Hiếu, Thanh Hậu, Hugo Alves, Văn Anh, Oduenyi, Minh Bình, Việt Cường

Round 9 schedule of V-League 2025 - 2026

November 1st

6 PM: Ninh Bình - Becamex TP Hồ Chí Minh

6 PM: SHB Đà Nẵng - Sông Lam Nghệ An

7:15 PM: Công an TP Hồ Chí Minh - Hải Phòng

November 2nd

6 PM: Đông Á Thanh Hóa - Thể Công Viettel