V-League 2025/26 Round 11: Ninh Binh vs. Ho Chi Minh City Police
The final round of matches before FIFA Days promises to be dramatic: Ninh Binh (24 points) will visit Ho Chi Minh City Police (17 points) at Thong Nhat Stadium; Viettel will face PVF Public Security; and Hanoi Police will host Ha Tinh. The bottom group will be locked in a life-or-death battle.
Round 11 of the V-League 2025/26 is the final round before the FIFA Days break, featuring a series of crucial matches at both the top of the table and in the relegation battle. The spotlight is on Thong Nhat Stadium, where Ninh Binh (24 points) – the biggest surprise of the season – will test their mettle against Ho Chi Minh City Police (17 points), while Viettel (18 points) kicks off the round at PVF as a title contender, and Hanoi Police (20 points) returns to Hang Day Stadium to test a more experienced and well-organized Ha Tinh (15 points).
Thong Nhat: Ninh Binh tests its ambitions before Ho Chi Minh City Police.
The most anticipated match takes place at Thong Nhat Stadium: Ho Chi Minh City Police (17 points) vs. Ninh Binh (24 points). The visiting team has shown rare consistency, leading the table, while the home team is in the chasing group with a record of 5 wins and 2 draws after 10 matches.
On the sidelines, this will also be a battle of wits between coach Le Huynh Duc and coach Albadalejo – two different philosophies promising a tense and tight match. Given their current position, Ninh Binh needs to maintain the pace and discipline that has kept them undefeated, while Ho Chi Minh City Police aims for three points to close the gap with the top teams before the break.
Hang Day Stadium: Hanoi Police face a pragmatic test named Ha Tinh.
CAHN (20 points), coached by Polking, is considered the strongest contender for the championship alongside Ninh Binh. Facing Ha Tinh (15 points), the capital city team has the advantage of playing at home and a good points streak. However, according to some experts, Ha Tinh is likely to aim for points by focusing on defensive solidity – a challenge that will require CAHN to be patient and astute in their attacking plays.
PVF: Viettel is on track for the championship, while PVF CAND has to fight hard.
The opening match takes place on Saturday (November 8th) at PVF: PVF CAND (7 points) – currently bottom of the table – hosts The Cong Viettel (18 points). Under coach Popov, Viettel has only lost one match since the start of the season (5 wins, 3 draws, 1 loss), boasts a star-studded squad, and is in stable form. Despite having home advantage, PVF CAND is still considered the underdog and needs a highly disciplined performance to earn points.
Sunday, November 9th: The final group is on fire, Lach Tray Stadium erupts in excitement.
HAGL vs Dong A Thanh Hoa: A last resort
HAGL and Dong A Thanh Hoa both have 7 points. With two big names struggling, this 90-minute match is a crucial one for them to break away from the bottom group. Balanced in terms of strength and form, the game promises to be a close contest down to the smallest detail.
SLNA vs Becamex TP HCM: A closely matched contest.
SLNA (7 points) will host Becamex TP HCM (11 points) with the goal of securing all three points. However, experts believe the away team has a slight edge and could potentially compete for a higher position than their current 8th place. Overall, this is a closely contested match.
Hai Phong vs Da Nang: The pressure at Lach Tray Stadium
Hai Phong (17 points) are the favorites when they host Da Nang (7 points) at Lach Tray Stadium. The pressure of playing away from home is immense for coach Le Duc Tuan's team, no less than the 1-2 defeat they suffered against Viettel in round 7.
Monday, November 10th: Thien Truong Stadium challenges Hanoi FC.
Defending champions Nam Dinh Steel (9 points) will host Hanoi FC (14 points) at Thien Truong Stadium. Based on their recent performances, many would likely favor Hanoi FC, despite playing in the "cauldron" of the champions who have won two consecutive seasons.
Standings after Round 10
| TT | Team | Match | 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 qualification is the AFC Champions League 2. If teams are tied on points at the end of the season, ranking will be based on head-to-head performance.
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The related article states that the race for the top scorer title is dominated by foreign players, with only one domestic player in the leading group.
Therefore, Round 11 is not only a sprint before FIFA Days, but also a test of squad depth and the ability to control the game amidst increasing pressure at both ends of the table.
