Macarthur FC — Cong An Ha Noi : Match Preview and Prediction for November 06,2025

Home Field Advantage for Macarthur

At home, Macarthur is a completely different story. The team snatched a 1-1 draw in Vietnam, playing in 80% humidity, which is a result in itself. This crucial goal was scored by defender Tomislav Uskok in the 76th minute, which speaks volumes about the Australians’ character. In that away match, Macarthur took 10 shots, but only one was on target – and it found the net. At home, on their familiar turf and without the exhausting Asian humidity, accuracy should not be an issue.

Recent Domestic Form and Team News

Their last home match in the Australian A-League against Western Sydney Wanderers ended in a hard-fought 1-1 draw. The Bulls scored an early goal and led for most of the game. This allowed the team to extend their unbeaten run in the championship to two matches, as they had previously secured a 2-1 victory over Adelaide United. Mile Sterjovski can count on almost all key players, with only Chris Ikonomidis in the infirmary.

Vietnamese Dominance Challenged

Yes, the Vietnamese team is currently first in Group E. But they couldn’t hold on to a home victory, where Macarthur equalized in the 76th minute. This was their chance to create a comfortable lead, and they squandered it.

Ineffective Possession and xG Analysis

Despite total ball control in the first encounter (66% possession), Cong An Ha Noi failed to convert this into a large number of dangerous opportunities. Expected Goals (xG) statistics confirm this – only 0.93. For comparison, even with a modest attacking display, Macarthur created chances worth 0.33 xG, which demonstrates the effectiveness of their limited approaches.

Away Game Challenges and Physicality

In the previous round of the Vietnamese championship, Cong An Ha Noi secured a 2-0 victory over PVF-CAND. However, that was a home game against one of the league’s outsiders. Now they face a long flight to Australia and a match against an opponent who already knows how to break down their defense. Moreover, in the first game, the Australians forced them to commit 16 fouls, indicating the physical pressure that will only intensify on home soil.