Persib Bandung and The Cong-Viettel FC Meet in ACL Two Match

Persib Bandung hosted The Cong–Viettel FC at Si Jalak Harupat Stadium in Bandung Regency for an AFC Champions League Two Group E fixture on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, according to aktualita.co. Kick-off took place at 19:15 WIB, with live score updates showing the match tied at 0-0 shortly after the start.

This encounter marks the second Group E match for both clubs in the continental competition. Persib entered the fixture looking to build on momentum from a previous win in Asia, while the Vietnamese visitors arrived seeking their first victory in the group stage.

Group E Momentum and Domestic Challenges

Persib Bandung stepped onto the pitch backed by home supporters known as the Bobotoh. The Maung Bandung previously secured three points on the road by defeating FC Seoul 1-0 in South Korea on September 16, 2026, courtesy of a fifth-minute goal by defender Julio Cesar, aktualita.co reported. They also earned a 3-1 victory against Port FC in Thailand during an ASEAN Club Championship fixture on October 8, 2026.

However, a congested fixture list has tested the squad. In a domestic Super League match against Dewa United on Sunday, October 11, 2026, Persib settled for a 2-2 draw after overcoming a two-goal deficit with goals from Balsa Sekulic and Marc Klok. Speaking ahead of the continental ties, team captain Marc Klok noted the heavy demands of the schedule. We will try our best and give everything, and time will tell, Wisely stated.

The Cong–Viettel Seeks a Breakthrough in Bandung

The Cong–Viettel FC arrived in Indonesia holding one point in Group E. The Vietnamese side opened their continental campaign on September 16, 2026, with a 1-1 draw against Melbourne Victory in Hanoi, where Lucas Ribamar scored an equalizer in the 62nd minute after Clarismario Santos opened the scoring for the visitors, according to aktualita.co.

Velizar Popov’s squad traveled to Bandung looking to recover from a 1-3 domestic defeat against Hong Linh Ha Tinh on October 8, 2026. Acknowledging the challenge posed by the Indonesian hosts, Popov praised their opponents in the pre-match press conference. Persib is a very strong team, Popov said, noting that his technical staff reviewed the Maung Bandung’s playing style following away wins against FC Seoul and Port FC.

The Round of 16 Race in Group E

The standings in Group E feature Persib Bandung, FC Seoul, Melbourne Victory, and The Cong–Viettel FC. A win for Persib would bring their total to six points from two matches, solidifying their position at the top of the group. Conversely, a victory for the Vietnamese representatives would level the table and open the qualification race for the knockout stage wide open, as only the top two teams advance.

Supporters following the match can watch the broadcast via RCTI or the Vision+ streaming service, aktualita.co reported. The result remains subject to the full 90 minutes of play as the group stage continues.