CAHN vs Macarthur FC Prediction, 7:15 p.m. October 23: Consolidating the top position

TPO - Football analysis CAHN vs Macarthur FC, AFC Champions League Two 2025/26 group stage, at 7:15 p.m. on October 23 - Information on forces, expected lineup, performance, history of confrontation. A victory will help the Public Security team consolidate the top position in Group E, opening the door to advance further in the continental arena.

Pre-match analysis

After two matches, coach Mano Polking's team is currently leading the group with 4 points (1 win, 1 draw), ahead of Tai Po (Hong Kong, 3 points), Macarthur (Australia, 3 points) and Beijing Guoan (China, 1 point).

A draw against the Australian representative at Hang Day Stadium would be enough for CAHN to retain their top spot after the first half of the season. However, coach Polking affirmed that the team's goal is to win.

"The goal for Hanoi Police FC is clearly three points. This is an unpredictable group, and if we want to go far, we have to win this important match," the coach, who holds both German and Brazilian citizenship, emphasized in the pre-match press conference.

CAHN is showing impressive form, remaining unbeaten in 8 consecutive matches across all three competitions: V.League, Southeast Asian Club Cup, and AFC Champions League Two, with 6 wins, 2 draws, and a total of 18 goals scored.

In the V.League, Quang Hai and his teammates are one of three teams that remain undefeated since the start of the season, currently sitting third in the standings with 14 points, just 3 points behind league leaders Ninh Binh but with a game in hand. Their modern playing style, strong pressing, and high level of cohesion are earning coach Polking's team much praise from experts.

With the home advantage and consistent form, CAHN is expected to continue showcasing an active attacking style in their match against Macarthur FC. The Hanoi team's lineup includes Stephan Mauk, a midfielder who spent many years playing in the Australian National League, promising to bring valuable experience to the team.

As for Macarthur FC, the Australian representative was only established in 2018, having won the Australian National Cup twice (2022 and 2024), but is currently only a mid-table team in the A-League.

Their squad is valued at €5.85 million, lower than CAHN (€6.8 million) and only boasts one national team player, Anthony Caceres.

Notably, Macarthur has a poor away record. In their last three away matches across all competitions, they have all lost, including a 1-2 defeat against Tai Po in the opening round of this year's AFC Champions League Two.

Prior to their away match in Hanoi, Macarthur had just suffered a defeat in the domestic league and had to travel nearly 9 hours from Sydney to Vietnam, a factor that could affect their physical condition.

Force information

CAHN will be without center-back Bui Hoang Viet Anh due to injury. Meanwhile, Macarthur has almost their best squad available.

Predicted lineup

CAHN: Nguyen Filip, Dinh Trong, Hugo Gomes, Quang Vinh, Vitao, Stefan Mauk, Quang Hai, Thanh Long, Alan, China, Leo Artur.

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

Predicted score: CAHN 2-1 Macarthur FC

Source: https://tienphong.vn/nhan-dinh-cahn-vs-macarthur-fc-19h15-ngay-2310-cung-co-ngoi-dau-post1789698.tpo