In this second encounter, CAHN FC is focused on securing a victory over Tampines Rovers to move deeper into the ACL Two 2025/26 quarterfinal stage.
Ahead of the Round of 16 ACL Two match, CAHN and Tampines Rovers previously met on the final day of the Shopee Cup 2025/26 group stage. In that encounter, CAHN dominated with a 6-1 victory at Hang Day Stadium.
However, this result does not fully represent the true strength of Hanoi Police FC (CAHN) as they had already been eliminated from the tournament. The dynamics in the return leg will be completely different.
This is mainly because Tampines Rovers did not field their strongest lineup in that match. The Singaporean side only deployed about half of their key players, with the rest being substitutes, playing in a trial mindset.
In reality, Tampines Rovers are a tough opponent. In the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26 group stage, they impressed by remaining unbeaten across 6 matches, with 5 wins and 1 draw, despite competing in a group with BG Pathum United and Pohang Steelers. Notably, the Singaporean team secured a win and a draw against a club that has won the K-League 5 times.
Under coach Noh Rahman, Tampines Rovers boast a quality foreign contingent but are not overly reliant on them. Players like defender Dylan Fox, fullback Yamashita, midfielder Buhagiar, and striker Higashikawa have all demonstrated their threat. With a balanced style, scoring 16 goals and conceding only 4 in the group stage, Tampines Rovers present a challenge that CAHN cannot underestimate on the continental stage.
For CAHN, the Vietnamese side welcomes back Doan Van Hau after injury.