After 21 rounds, Da Nang is still at the bottom of the table with 14 points. After a series of sublime matches with 3 consecutive unbeaten matches, the Han River team returned to earth when losing 0-6 to The Cong Viettel.
This defeat directly showed their biggest weaknesses from loose defense, disjointed play, not creating many scoring opportunities.
Meanwhile, Binh Dinh has 19 points but has only played 20 matches (they have not played against Hanoi Police).
The team from the land of martial arts came back to defeat Hoang Anh Gia Lai 2-1 in the previous round, thereby increasing the gap with Da Nang and shortening the score compared to Song Lam Nghe An to 1 point.
This result helps coach Bui Doan Quang Huy and his team confidently look forward to the match against Da Nang in round 22. This is the comeback final of this year's V.League.
If they lose, Da Nang will almost certainly receive a direct ticket to relegation. In case they win all 3 points, Mr. Le Duc Tuan and his team will continue to nurture their hope of staying in the league, putting great pressure on Binh Dinh itself.
In the first leg, Da Nang came back to beat Binh Dinh 2-1 at Quy Nhon Stadium. The home team took the lead thanks to Rivas' goal. But in the second half, Cong Nhat and Cassio scored to help the away team win. That was one of Da Nang's two wins this season, the other match was a 1-0 victory over Thanh Hoa in round 20.
However, with the excited mentality after the victory over Hoang Anh Gia Lai as well as playing one match less than the opponent, Binh Dinh is confident in aiming to win points on Da Nang's field.
It should be added that the Han River team will play at home in Tam Ky (in the same stadium as the Quang Nam team). In the most recent match at Tam Ky Stadium, Binh Dinh beat Quang Nam 2-1.
If they defeat Da Nang, Binh Dinh will almost certainly send their opponents off the relegation zone, while opening up opportunities for direct relegation, instead of playing the play-off with a First Division team. At this time, the gap between them and the teams above them, Song Lam Nghe An and Quang Nam, is only 1 and 2 points respectively.
In round 22, Song Lam Nghe An will host Hanoi FC at home. Meanwhile, Quang Nam will visit Binh Duong. This will be a big challenge for the two teams at the bottom of the table.
In general, the situation in the bottom group will become clearer after round 22. In which, the match likened to the reverse final between Da Nang and Binh Dinh will take place at 6:00 p.m. on May 10.
