Qualified for (International Cup) - AFC Champions League 2
Relegated to - V.League 2
If teams finish level on points at season's end, their ranking will be decided by their head-to-head records.
Round 9 of the V-League ended with many unexpected developments. Hosting a not-so-strong Becamex TPHCM at home, Ninh Bình FC was held to a 1-1 draw, allowing CAHN to close in. The police team now has 20 points after defeating PVF-CAND and trails Ninh Bình by just one point.
Also near the top, Hải Phòng Club continued to impress by beating Công an TPHCM, climbing up to fourth place on the standings. Despite lacking star players, coach Chu Đình Nghiêm’s team shows strong determination. During their visit to Thanh Hoá, coach Popov led Viettel Army to secure all three points, maintaining their third-place position.
The most notable action occurred in the relegation zone, where five teams share 7 points after round 9: HAGL (after a 2-2 draw with Nam Định), Đà Nẵng, SLNA, Thanh Hoá, and PVF-CAND. This promises intense matches in the upcoming rounds.