Expert Đoàn Minh Xương: 'The V-League Champion Candidate is on the Road to Return'
Expert Đoàn Minh Xương believes that LP Bank The V-League 2025/26 has begun with exciting developments, forecasting fierce and unpredictable competitions ahead.
Looking at the start and before round 5, expert Đoàn Minh Xương said: "Although the technical quality in the past rounds hasn’t quite reached expectations, the intense and close battles have still been appealing to spectators.
In fact, the technical level being below initial expectations isn’t too surprising. No team wants to falter right at the starting line. Therefore, a cautious and safe mindset takes priority. Furthermore, the short break between seasons combined with various changes has left players sluggish and not fully in rhythm yet.
After only 4-5 rounds, there is still a long way to go, but the current displays already serve as warnings to clubs like Hà Nội FC, Thanh Hóa, and even defending champions Nam Định. These are strong teams, impressive in recent seasons, and considered title contenders. However, early missteps have put them in difficult positions.
The current form of Hà Nội FC and Thanh Hóa is very different compared to their past seasons. If they keep conceding to opponents like this, both teams will inevitably face moments of great pressure. While Thanh Hóa may be content with just avoiding relegation, Hà Nội FC, for whom finishing second means failure, must quickly find a way back before it’s too late."
Expert Đoàn Minh Xương forecasts that round 5 will bring pivotal changes as the lower-ranked teams face off directly: "Warnings have arrived early for HAGL, SHB Đà Nẵng, Becamex TP.HCM, SLNA, and PVF-CAND as the bottom group is crowded and tense. Dramatically, in round 5, many teams in this cluster will meet head-to-head, meaning more teams will drop to the bottom: Hà Nội FC vs. Thanh Hóa, Becamex TP.HCM hosting SHB Đà Nẵng, and PVF-CAND welcoming HAGL.
Expert Đoàn Minh Xương predicts Ninh Bình, led by Hoàng Đức (right), will still hold the top position after round 5. Photo: Hoàng Linh
Despite current difficulties, Hà Nội FC remains a team with strength, courage, and experience. Their improving performances indicate they will return quickly. The match against Thanh Hóa is an opportunity for the capital’s team to break their bad streak. With a slightly stronger squad, Hà Nội FC aims to secure all 3 points to escape the bottom group and regain fans’ confidence. On the other hand, Thanh Hóa knows that every match now is a chance to earn valuable points to avoid being stuck in the danger zone.
While newcomer Ninh Bình has made a strong impression since the start, CATP.HCM has also surprised by entering the top ranks. However, this is not yet enough to say the southern city’s football "legend" has returned. CATP.HCM is likely to win their away match against SLNA to remain in the top group, putting pressure on contenders and adding more excitement to the title race.
Nam Định hosting CAHN will be the focal match of the round. Both teams are considered evenly matched, each having some of the most expensive foreign players in the V-League and many national team members. The difference lies in domestic league form: CAHN currently ranks second, unbeaten after 4 games, while Nam Định is struggling early with only 2 wins in 5 matches. Fans may witness a high-scoring, attacking, and beautiful game at Thiên Trường stadium.
When Nam Định and CAHN face off, it will be a chance for league leaders Ninh Bình FC to extend their points lead. It is very likely that Hoàng Đức and his teammates will win their away game at Hải Phòng’s Lạch Tray stadium.
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