Live football link: Ho Chi Minh City Police vs The Cong Viettel at 6:00 PM on May 31, Round 25 of V-League

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Live football link: Ho Chi Minh City Police vs The Cong Viettel

The match between Ho Chi Minh City Police and The Cong Viettel will take place at 6:00 PM on May 31, 2026, and will be broadcast live on FPT Play platforms.

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Match preview: Ho Chi Minh City Police vs The Cong Viettel

The clash between The Cong Viettel and Ho Chi Minh City Police in the penultimate round of V-League promises to deliver plenty of professional highlights, as both teams are pursuing important objectives in the final stage of the season.

On one side, The Cong Viettel is very close to securing the runner-up position, while on the other, Ho Chi Minh City Police must give their all to maintain their spot among the top five teams.

Currently in the standings, The Cong Viettel has 50 points and holds firm in second place. With a five-point gap over Hanoi FC and only two rounds remaining, coach Velizar Popov's squad holds a significant advantage in the race for the runner-up spot.

One favorable result is all it takes for the army team to complete their goal, closing the season with a commendable ranking after a journey full of highlights.

Meanwhile, Ho Chi Minh City Police enter the match under considerable pressure. Coach Phung Thanh Phuong's team sits fifth with 34 points, but the gap with chasing teams like Hai Phong or Nam Dinh is only three points. This tight situation makes every remaining match decisive. One slip could cost the city representatives their advantage in the top-tier competition.

In the first leg of this season, The Cong Viettel demonstrated superiority by beating Ho Chi Minh City Police 3-0 at Hang Day Stadium. Pedro Henrique opened the scoring from a penalty in the first half, followed by goals from Damian Vu and Lucao in the second half, sealing a convincing victory for the army team.

However, the upcoming rematch is expected to be quite different from the previous encounter. After coaching changes and the departure of coach Le Huynh Duc, Ho Chi Minh City Police are gradually regaining stability under coach Phung Thanh Phuong. Positive signs have become evident, with the team winning two and drawing one in their last three rounds. Notably, the draw against Ninh Binh in the previous round provided a significant morale boost ahead of the final push.

Nevertheless, the challenge for Ho Chi Minh City Police remains enormous. The Cong Viettel are maintaining consistent form, with a well-balanced squad and a confident mindset as the runner-up finish line draws near. With both teams having clear motivations, the upcoming showdown promises to be intense and thrilling, featuring tactical maneuvers worth watching in the race for top-table positions.