Qualified for (International Cup) - AFC Champions League 2
Relegated - V.League 2
If teams share the same points at the season's end, their ranking will be based on their direct confrontations.
The convincing victory of newcomer Ninh Binh FC over the defending champions Thep Xanh Nam Dinh is seen as a challenge: Which team can halt the ambitious progress of the capital's former club – a fresh force revitalizing the league?
In reality, there are still other contenders ready to take on that role once they fully unleash their true strength. In this round, Ninh Binh will only face an away match against Haiphong, while two other strong candidates, Nam Dinh and CAHN, must battle each other at Thien Truong.
Meanwhile, at the bottom group, Thanh Hoa will visit Hanoi, which has just changed coaches, with both teams showing poor form. The last-placed HAGL has a chance to escape the relegation zone when facing newcomers PVF CAND.