Round 11 V-League 2025/26: Ninh Binh vs CA TP HCM
The final round of matches before FIFA Days promises to be dramatic: Ninh Binh (24 points) visits CA TP HCM (17 points) at Thong Nhat; Viettel meets PVF CAND; CAHN hosts Ha Tinh. The last group will have a life-or-death battle.
Round 11 of V-League 2025/26 is the final round before the FIFA Days break, with a series of "weighed" matches at both the top of the table and the relegation battle. The focus is on Thong Nhat, where Ninh Binh (24 points) - the biggest phenomenon of the season - tests its mettle against CA TP HCM (17 points), while Viettel (18 points) starts the round at PVF as a championship candidate, and CAHN (20 points) returns to Hang Day to test the strength of Ha Tinh (15 points) who are experienced in organization.
Thong Nhat: Ninh Binh tests its ambition before Ho Chi Minh City Police
The most anticipated match took place at Thong Nhat: CA TP HCM (17 points) vs Ninh Binh (24 points). The away team showed rare stability when leading the table, while the home team was in the chasing group with a foundation of 5 wins, 2 draws after 10 matches.
On the coaching bench, this is also a battle of wits between Coach Le Huynh Duc and Coach Albadalejo – two different philosophies that promise to create a tight, tense match. With their current position, Ninh Binh needs to maintain the tempo and discipline that has helped them remain unbeaten, while CA TP HCM aims for three points to close the gap with the top group before the break.
Hang Day: Hanoi Police face a practical test called Ha Tinh
Coach Polking's CAHN (20 points) is considered the brightest rival for the championship alongside Ninh Binh. Hosting Ha Tinh (15 points), the capital team has home field advantage and a good score. However, according to some experts, Ha Tinh is likely to aim for points with a playing style that focuses on solidity in defense - a problem that requires CAHN to be patient and sharp in deployment.
PVF: Viettel is on track to win the championship, PVF CAND has to struggle
The opening match takes place on Saturday (November 8) at PVF: PVF CAND (7 points) – currently ranked last – hosts The Cong Viettel (18 points). Under coach Popov, Viettel has only lost 1 match since the beginning of the season (5 wins, 3 draws, 1 loss), possesses a star-studded squad and stable performance. Despite having home field advantage, PVF CAND is still considered the “underdog” and needs a maximum disciplined match to earn points.
Sunday 11/9: The last group is on fire, Lach Tray is in turmoil
HAGL vs Dong A Thanh Hoa: Emergency bridge
HAGL and Dong A Thanh Hoa both have 7 points. When two big names are struggling to face each other, this is a turning point 90 minutes to break away from the bottom group. With both strength and form balanced, the match promises to be a tight affair down to the smallest detail.
SLNA vs Becamex TP HCM: Equally matched
SLNA (7 points) hosts Becamex TP HCM (11 points) with the goal of getting all 3 points. However, experts rate the away team as superior and can compete for a higher position than the current 8th place. Overall, this is a "half-pound, eight-ounce" match.
Hai Phong vs Da Nang: Lach Tray pressure
Hai Phong (17 points) are the “upper hand” when hosting Da Nang (7 points) at Lach Tray. The pressure on coach Le Duc Tuan and his team is huge, no less than the match where they tried hard but still lost 1-2 to Viettel in round 7.
Monday, November 10: Thien Truong challenges Hanoi FC
Defending champion Nam Dinh Steel Blue (9 points) hosts Hanoi FC (14 points) at Thien Truong. Based on their performance, many people will probably lean towards Hanoi FC's chances of winning, even though they have to play in the "hot pot" of the champion team for 2 consecutive seasons.
Ranking after round 10
| TT | Team | Battle | Win | Peace | Defeat | Difference | Point |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ninh Binh | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 24 |
| 2 | Hanoi Police | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 20 |
| 3 | Viettel | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 18 |
| 4 | Hai Phong | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 17 |
| 5 | Ho Chi Minh City Police | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 17 |
| 6 | Ha Tinh | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | -1 | 15 |
| 7 | Hanoi FC | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 14 |
| 8 | BECAMEX HCM CITY | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | -4 | 11 |
| 9 | Nam Dinh | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -4 | 9 |
| 10 | Lam River Nghe An | 10 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -5 | 7 |
| 11 | Da Nang | 10 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -6 | 7 |
| 12 | Thanh Hoa | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | -6 | 7 |
| 13 | HAGL | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | -7 | 7 |
| 14 | PVF-CAND | 10 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -10 | 7 |
Note: The international cup slot is AFC Champions League 2. If teams are level on points at the end of the season, rankings are based on head-to-head results.
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The related article said the race for the Golden Boot is seeing foreign players dominating, with only one domestic player in the top group.
Round 11 is therefore not just a sprint before FIFA Days, but also a measure of squad depth and ability to control matches amid mounting pressure at both ends of the table.
