Hanoi Police - Da Nang: Accelerating at the Top Spot

Hanoi Police recently played a postponed round 13 match against Da Nang at Chi Lang Stadium and secured a rather hard-fought 1-0 victory, with the sole goal coming from a penalty kick scored by Leo Artur.

In that match, despite having home advantage, Da Nang played quite passively, mainly waiting for opportunities to counterattack. Therefore, in this match at Hang Day Stadium, it will be very difficult for the Han River team to create a surprise.

To prepare for the second half of the season, Da Nang has made several changes to their squad. The Han River team has delivered quite impressive performances by drawing with Ninh Binh (1-1) and HAGL (3-3). However, that alone has not yet helped coach Le Duc Tuan and his players escape danger. Currently, Da Nang still stands second from bottom on the overall standings and is only one point ahead of PVF-CAND. If they cannot earn points in this match, the likelihood of the Han River team returning to the bottom position is very high, especially if PVF-CAND achieves a good result in their home match against Becamex Ho Chi Minh City in this round.

Hanoi Police are in very high form. The team under coach Mano Polking is leading the table and has a considerable lead over the second-placed team, The Cong Viettel, by 7 points (41 vs 34). The home match against Da Nang is an opportunity for the hosts to pull ahead.

As the season enters a crucial phase, the championship race is gradually narrowing for the lower-ranked teams if they cannot accumulate points. Under the guidance of coach Mano Polking, Hanoi Police demonstrates a disciplined style of play, with tight organization in defense and the ability to capitalize on opportunities to secure victories. This stability helps the police department team maintain their leading position for a long time. Hosting Da Nang will be an opportunity for the home team to further consolidate their top spot and serve as a test of their resilience during the key stage of the season.

However, a number of Hanoi Police players have just returned to the club after the national team gathering. These include Quang Hai, Dinh Trong, Cao Pendant Quang Vinh, Bui Hoang Viet Anh, Van Hau, and Le Pham Thanh Long. But the key players in Hanoi Police's main lineup may not be at their peak fitness following the FIFA Days period.

Meanwhile, Da Nang players have had a two-week rest and are ready for this match. It is likely that the home team Hanoi Police will attack proactively, while Da Nang focuses on defense, aiming to secure points.

The away trip to Hang Day Stadium is predicted to be full of difficulties for coach Le Duc Tuan and his players. In the battle to avoid relegation, every match at this point carries vital significance. Therefore, the Han River team must play with utmost determination if they want to earn points against an opponent considered superior.

The match between Hanoi Police and Da Nang will take place at 19:15 on April 4th. With superior strength, the home team is expected to easily secure all 3 points in this encounter. At that point, coach Polking and his team are likely to extend their lead on the overall standings in the championship race.

Expected starting lineups for the two teams
Hanoi Police: Nguyen Filip, Pendant Quang Vinh, Adou Minh, Viet Anh, Van Hau, Van Do, Stefan Ingo, Quang Hai, Thanh Long, Leo Artur, Alves Santos
Da Nang: Van Bieu, Duc Anh, Ngoc Hai, Van Son, Hong Phuc, Anh Tuan, Van Huu, Brandon, Lucas Ribamar, Van Long, Makaric

Schedule for round 17 of LPBank V-League 2025-2026 on April 4th
18:00: Hai Phong - Hanoi FC
18:00: PVF CAND - Becamex Ho Chi Minh City
19:15: Hanoi Police - Da Nang