On the rankings, Hanoi FC is in 3rd place with 27 points, while Thanh Hoa is right behind with 1 point less. Both teams still have a chance to compete for the championship, as the gap with the top team is not too big. In addition, V.League is the only remaining arena they participate in, so both will be very determined.
This match also marked the debut of Tomislav Steinbruckner, the new coach of Thanh Hoa. The Croatian strategist will replace Velizar Popov with the goal of reviving the home team's achievements.
The Thanh team is on a streak of 7 consecutive matches without a win in the V.League, causing them to lose many advantages in the championship race. On the contrary, the home team Hanoi FC is on a 4-match unbeaten streak. Coach Teguramori has adapted quickly to the new team, helping the capital team play steadily in recent matches.
In the first leg, Thanh Hoa drew 1-1 with Hanoi FC. With great ambitions for both teams, this match will definitely be very exciting.
This round, the top team Nam Dinh will meet Hai Phong at home. This is an opportunity for coach Vu Hong Viet and his team to win to consolidate their position. In the first leg, Nam Dinh had a 2-1 victory away from home.
The Cong Viettel, the team currently ranked 2nd on the rankings, will have a match that is considered "easy to breathe" when meeting Quang Nam at home. Coach Nguyen Duc Thang's team has won 4/7 recent matches, just qualified for the semi-finals of the National Cup, so they are very confident that they will defeat Quang Nam.
The bottom team Da Nang will have a match that is predicted to be very difficult against Hanoi Police at home. In the first leg, Da Nang lost 0-3 to Hanoi Police. At this time, the home team's situation is not very positive as the force is declining, their form has fluctuated, and they have only won 1 match since the beginning of the season.
On the contrary, Hanoi Police are determined to return to the V.League championship race. Alexander Polking's team has a superior force compared to their opponents and if they play at their best and take advantage of their opportunities, they have a great chance to win all 3 points.
Meanwhile, the team currently behind Binh Dinh will meet Hong Linh Ha Tinh at home. In the first leg, the two teams drew 0-0. Binh Dinh is very hungry for a victory to increase the gap with the Da Nang team.
Meanwhile, Song Lam Nghe An will also have a away match on the field of the Ho Chi Minh City team. The positions of both teams are not really safe, so the confrontation will definitely take place very fiercely.
Meanwhile, Hoang Anh Gia Lai will host Binh Duong at home. The home team is on a streak of 5 consecutive matches without a win, the attack plays very deadlocked. On the contrary, Binh Duong is playing steadily, having just won a ticket to the semi-finals of the National Cup. In the first leg, Binh Duong beat Hoang Anh Gia Lai 4-1 at home.
