CAHN vs Macarthur: Confident for Victory (19:15, October 23rd, live on K+, AFC Champions League Two)

23/10/2025 06:52:00 esportapi

In the third round of the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26 group stage, Coach Polking’s team will host Australia’s Macarthur at Hàng Đẫy Stadium. Playing at home against a modest opponent, CAHN aims to secure a win to build momentum for their journey in the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26.

Coach Alexandre Polking confidently targets victory, stating before the match: "CAHN’s goal is clearly 3 points. This group is unpredictable; to advance, we must win this crucial game. It’s also a gift for our supporters."

So far, CAHN is steadily confirming its status in the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26 with resilient and effective performances. After a dramatic 2-2 draw against Beijing FC in the opener, Coach Mano Polking’s team showed superior strength by beating Tai Po FC 3-0, moving to the top of Group E with 4 points. The seamless collaboration between Rogerio Alves and teammates has powered CAHN’s explosive attack, while the defense led by Nguyễn Filip maintains the necessary stability to pursue bigger ambitions.

Besides a strong start in continental competition, CAHN is also maintaining consistent form in the V-League and Southeast Asian Champions Cup. CAHN currently holds an 8-match unbeaten streak across all three tournaments. This is truly an impressive statistic for CAHN. Despite competing on multiple fronts this season, Coach Polking’s squad has maintained commendable stability. Additionally, CAHN’s style of play has received many compliments. Polking is building the most modern and attractive football style in the current V-League.

Before this match, Macarthur’s club statistics give CAHN confidence for a home victory. The Australian team has a very poor away record. This will be an opportunity for CAHN tonight. In their last 3 away matches across all competitions, Macarthur lost all, including a 1-2 defeat to Tai Po in the first round of this AFC Champions League Two season.

CAHN is in excellent form both domestically and internationally. Photo: Hoàng Linh

After a 1-2 loss to Tai Po in the opening round, Macarthur quickly recovered with a 3-0 win over Beijing Guoan. Domestically, Macarthur FC defeated Bonnyrigg White Eagles in the Australia Cup but then lost to Newcastle Jets and Brisbane, showing inconsistency in both offense and defense. It’s clear that Coach Mile Sterjovski’s team is still unstable, alternating between impressive wins and puzzling losses.

Macarthur may deploy a traditional 4-4-2 formation aiming for solid defense and exploiting counterattack chances through forwards Jakolis and Adamson. Davila and Germain will be vital in linking midfield and attack. However, this lineup might face difficulties controlling the ball against CAHN’s proactive approach.

CAHN will have almost their best lineup available, while the Australian side has no notable absences. The match between CAHN and Macarthur FC promises excitement as both teams possess effective attacks but defenses that are not fully reliable.

CAHN benefits from home advantage and rising morale after a stable run, while Macarthur FC demonstrates sharp counterattacks during quick transitions. Macarthur FC represents one of Asia’s leading football nations. However, compared to the general level, the "Kangaroo" side is not superior to other teams in Group E.

With home ground advantage and stable form, CAHN will definitely play with the highest determination to secure 3 points, taking a significant step toward qualifying from the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26 group stage.

Expected Lineups

CAHN: Nguyễn Filip, Đình Trọng, Hugo Gomes, Quang Vinh, Vitao, Stefan Mauk, Quang Hải, Thành Long, Alan, China, Leo Artur.

Macarthur FC: Kurto; McKay, Uskok, Da Silva, Politidis; Brattan, Randazzo, Bosnjak, Ikonomidis; Sawyer, Caceres.

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