SOCCER PREVIEW HÀ NỘI, Vietnam (Interstat) — Hà Nội will look to regain momentum when they host CLB Cong An Thanh Phố Hồ Chi Minh on Sunday, June 7, in a V.League 1 matchup at Hàng Đẫy Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. local time.

The game carries significance for both sides as the season approaches its midpoint. Hà Nội (4-3-3 in their last 10) enter off a disappointing 3-1 loss at Hoang Anh Gia Lai on May 31, snapping a two-match winning streak. Prior to that, they had posted a 4-0 victory over Cong An Nhan Dan and a 2-1 win at SHB Đa Nẵng. Overall this season, Hà Nội has shown offensive firepower – scoring three or more goals in five matches – but have also been prone to lapses, losing 1-0 to Thanh Hoa in early May.

CLB Cong An Thanh Phố Hồ Chi Minh (3-4-3 in their last 10) arrive after a 1-1 draw with CLB Thể Cong - Viettel on May 31. The result extended a modest unbeaten run to two matches following a 2-2 tie at SHB Đa Nẵng and a 3-1 win over Song Lam Nghe An. However, the Ho Chi Minh City-based side has struggled for consistency, suffering heavy defeats earlier in the campaign – including a 4-0 loss at Thanh Hoa and a 3-0 defeat at Hai Phong. Their away form has been particularly erratic, with three wins and four losses on the road this season.

The most recent head-to-head meeting came on Aug. 16, 2025, when Cong An won 2-1 at home against Hà Nội. That result snapped a two-match winning streak for Hà Nội in the series. Overall, the teams have split their last four encounters, with each side winning twice.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a 2-1 victory for Hà Nội, who have been strong at home this season with a 4-1-1 record at Hàng Đẫy. Key to Hà Nội’s chances will be their ability to convert chances early; they have scored first in five of their last seven matches. Cong An, meanwhile, have conceded first in six of their last eight, a trend they must reverse to leave the capital with points.

Sunday’s match marks the only scheduled meeting between the two clubs this season. A win for Hà Nội could lift them into the top four, while Cong An seek to build momentum and climb from mid-table.