Pre-match information
Ninh Binh Club is experiencing a period of instability in the 2025-2026 V.League. After a series of 3 consecutive defeats, the ancient capital team decided to part ways with coach Gerard Albadalejo and temporarily hand over leadership to Mr. Vu Tien Thanh with the goal of stabilizing expertise.
However, the change on the coaching bench has not created a clear change. In the most recent round, Ninh Binh only achieved a 1-1 draw when hosting SHB Da Nang at home. Gustavo opened the score for the home team early, but Ribamar scored the equalizer for the away team, making Ninh Binh unable to keep all 3 points.
After 15 rounds, Ninh Binh has 28 points and is ranked 3rd in the standings, 3 points behind the second-placed team The Cong Viettel and 7 points behind the leading team Cong An Ha Noi. Not regaining stability makes it more difficult for the ancient capital team to catch up with the leading group.
In that context, the match against Hanoi Police is considered a big challenge for coach Vu Tien Thanh's team. The Police sector team still maintains the leading position after 15 rounds with 35 points. Despite just losing to Hanoi FC 1-2 at Hang Day Stadium and ending a 13-match unbeaten streak, Hanoi Police still holds a significant advantage in the championship race.
The 4-point gap with The Cong Viettel helps coach Mano Polking's team take the initiative in the competition for the top spot. They have played 1 match less than direct opponents. If they get a favorable result in the rescheduled match, Hanoi Police can increase the gap with the chasing group.
