V-League 2025/26 round 11: Hot race for championship and relegation
Focus: HCM City Police meets Ninh Binh FC on the evening of November 9; Viettel visits PVF-CAND; HAGL plays Dong A Thanh Hoa. Key round before FIFA Days holiday.
Round 11 of V-League 2025/26 is a turning point before the FIFA Days break, when both the championship race and the relegation battle are tense. The focus is on Thong Nhat with the match between CA TP.HCM and Ninh Binh FC, while The Cong Viettel travels to PVF-CAND and HAGL welcomes Dong A Thanh Hoa in a match that is considered a "reverse final".
Unified Focus: CA TP.HCM – Ninh Binh FC
CA TP.HCM (17 points) will host Ninh Binh FC (24 points) on Sunday night, November 9. On one side is a team that is reviving strongly under coach Le Huynh Duc, on the other side is a team that has made a big impression with its modern, disciplined European-style play under coach Albadalejo. This is not only a match between two ambitious candidates, but also a battle of wits between two different philosophies.
With the momentum of getting closer to the leading group, CA TP.HCM aims to gain points to catch up, while Ninh Binh FC needs to maintain the winning streak to maintain its position. The balance of this match comes from the correlation of form, organization of play and quality of the match - where small errors can decide the result.
PVF-CAND – The Cong Viettel: rising trend under coach Popov
At PVF Stadium, PVF-CAND (7 points) hosted The Cong Viettel (18 points). Under coach Popov, Viettel showed a solid, disciplined and effective playing style: after 9 matches, they only lost 1. The home team was considered the "underdog" but the home field advantage and the desire for points at the pivotal moment could create a tight game, putting Viettel before a test of concentration and patience.
HAGL – Dong A Thanh Hoa: a life and death appointment in Pleiku
HAGL and Dong A Thanh Hoa both have 7 points, facing off in Pleiku in a situation where there is no way back. The match is crucial for two teams that used to be the highlight of V-League, now they have to fight to escape the danger zone. The factor of bravery and taking advantage of opportunities may be the difference between two sides with similar form and mentality.
SLNA – Becamex TP.HCM: 50-50 at the Vinh fire pan
SLNA (7 points) hosts Becamex TP.HCM (11 points) in a balanced situation. The away team under the guidance of coach Vu Tien Thanh shows that they are gradually regaining stability, while SLNA is eager to win to escape the red light group. Tightness and individual moments can become the key to a match that is considered unpredictable.
Hai Phong - Da Nang: Lach Tray heats up the leading group
Hai Phong (17 points) is closing in on the top group and will host Da Nang (7 points) at Lach Tray. With a high-performing attack, coach Chu Dinh Nghiem and his team have a chance to accelerate and temporarily take a position in the top 3 if they maintain their concentration. Da Nang is under great pressure as a guest on this hot field.
Meaning of the hinge ring before FIFA Days
After round 11, V-League takes a break to make way for FIFA Days – a break long enough for teams to recalibrate. That makes every point in this round valuable: Viettel and Ninh Binh FC compete in the championship group, and at the bottom of the table, the survival battle between HAGL, Dong A Thanh Hoa, SLNA or Da Nang is as tense as any decisive match.
Notable statistics
- Round 11 has 6 pairs.
- Ho Chi Minh City Police have 17 points; Ninh Binh FC 24 points.
- PVF-CAND 7 points; The Cong Viettel 18 points, lost 1 after 9 matches.
- HAGL 7 points; Dong A Thanh Hoa 7 points.
- SLNA 7 points; Becamex TP.HCM 11 points.
- Hai Phong 17 points; Da Nang 7 points.
Round 11 therefore promises not only dramatic football, but also a microcosm of the whole season: fierce at the top, hot at the bottom, and every decision on the field can change the order right before the FIFA Days holiday.
