Hanoi Police have many support points
Hanoi Police are rated slightly higher than the opponent. More than 2 weeks ago, coach Polking's team just won 2-0 against Adelaide United in the AFC Champions League Elite play-off round. The early playing time helped the home team Hang Day maintain their pace, while many V.League teams still mainly practice and play friendly matches.
Last season, Hanoi Police also achieved an impressive streak of achievements. The Capital representative won the V.League championship with 64 points, including 20 wins, 4 draws and 2 defeats, scoring 58 goals and conceding only 22 goals. This is the basis for Mr. Polking's team to enter the Super Cup match with certain confidence.
Hanoi Police also possesses a deep squad. Leo Artur continues to be one of the important links in organizing attacks, while Alan and Henen bring many options in the upper area. The defense with players like Viet Anh, Dinh Trong, Adou Minh or Jason Quang Vinh Pendant creates balance for the squad.
However, the advantage of rhythm of competition comes with another problem. Many Hanoi Police players have just gone through a journey with the Vietnamese national team at the ASEAN Cup 2026. Quang Hai, Dinh Bac, Van Hau and some other national team players do not have much time to rest before returning to the club.
Therefore, coach Polking needs to consider the goal of winning the Super Cup and ensuring fitness for the long journey ahead.
Ho Chi Minh City Police can make a difference
Ho Chi Minh City Police entered the match with relatively different preparations. After winning the National Cup last season, they had a training trip to Thailand and played a few friendly matches.
Coach Diles Athanasios Arthur is in the process of building a new framework. This is also an unknown that Hanoi Police need to pay attention to.
The most notable factor of Ho Chi Minh City Police is Le Giang Patrik. This goalkeeper has just had an impressive performance at ASAN Cup 2026 with the Vietnamese national team. After returning to the club, he is expected to continue to take on the position in the goal.
Above, the appearance of Olaha Manh Duc and Williams Minh Hoang helps Ho Chi Minh City Police have more options in attack. The Southern team also refreshed the foreign player group, thereby bringing a different look compared to last season.
Regarding head-to-head history, in the last 5 encounters, each team has 2 wins and 1 draw. However, in the 2025-2026 season, Hanoi Police won both times against Ho Chi Minh City Police in the V.League with scores of 1-0 and 3-0.
Hanoi Police aim for the second consecutive Super Cup title. If they win, they will become the 5th team in history to successfully defend this title after Song Lam Nghe An, Hoang Anh Gia Lai, Becamex Binh Duong and Hanoi.
Meanwhile, Ho Chi Minh City Police are facing the opportunity to add another title right after the National Cup championship.
