Despite having to face a tough Sanfrecce, Nam Dinh will not be lacking in confidence as they are well on course to defend their V.League 1 title.

 

They are currently top of the standings - two points ahead of Thanh Hoa - and will count on home ground advantage to secure a comfortable lead in the first leg.

Sanfrecce, meanwhile, may have to shake off the cobwebs with the 2025 J1 League only kicking off this weekend but will believe they have the quality to see off the challenge of Nam Dinh.

 

They were unstoppable in the group stage - a 1-1 draw with Kaya FC-Iloilo of the Philippines being the only stigma - with many believing Sanfrecce can go all the way to the title and their confidence would have been further boosted after defeating Vissel Kobe in the Japan Super Cup on Saturday.

Venue: Thien Truong Stadium (Nam Dinh)

Kick-off: Wednesday, 19:00 (UTC+7)