The earliest match took place on the afternoon of September 12 at Ba Ria Stadium between Ho Chi Minh City - the new name of BRVT and Dong Thap.
The next 3 matches will take place on September 13
At Long An Stadium, the home team will host Quy Nhon United - the new name of Quy Nhon Binh Dinh, a team that has just dropped from V.League 1 after the 2024-2025 season.
Xuan Thien Phu Tho - the team that has just completed the transfer procedures from Gia Dinh FC (recently promoted from the Second Division) is predicted to have difficulty creating a surprise against Ninh Binh FC.
At Thanh Hoa Stadium, a match will take place between two representatives of V.League, Dong A Thanh Hoa and Hoang Anh Gia Lai.
The remaining 5 matches will take place on September 14
At Thong Nhat Stadium, two other new players of the First Division, Van Hien University and Bac Ninh FC, will face each other, attracting much attention.
At home, Hong Linh Ha Tinh is rated higher when meeting Quang Ninh - a rookie of the First Division. Similarly, the match between SHB Da Nang and Thanh Hoa Ho Chi Minh City at Hoa Xuan Stadium.
Truong Tuoi Dong Nai (new name of Truong Tuoi Binh Phuoc) and Becamex HCMC (last season was Becamex Binh Duong) will face off at Binh Phuoc Stadium.
Finally, there is the highlight match between The Cong Viettel and Hanoi FC at Hang Day Stadium. The two teams, both of whom have many stars, will certainly create an exciting match with a focus on expertise in this round.
