Round 14 of the First Division: The Thrilling Race for Promotion

The competition for promotion tickets to the V-League next season is becoming increasingly exciting.

For the first time since the start of the league, Quy Nhơn United has achieved a streak of three consecutive wins, solidifying their position in the group competing for the runner-up spot. This impressive performance makes the "Central Region derby" against Khánh Hòa hotter than ever. Meanwhile, rivals like Bắc Ninh FC and TPHCM must also accelerate as the season enters its decisive phase.

Two early matches of round 14 took place on April 10. TPHCM (24 points, 3rd place) has home advantage and only faces newcomer Xuân Thiện Phú Thọ (16 points). The victory against Khánh Hòa in the previous round helps the team coached by manager Minh Phương continue to closely follow the runner-up race. Meanwhile, Xuân Thiện Phú Thọ showed instability by losing heavily to Quy Nhơn United. If TPHCM cannot secure all 3 points, it would be a major surprise.

In the other match, Thanh Niên TPHCM (4 points, bottom of the table) faces a difficult situation when hosting PVF-CAND Youth (17 points). The home team has seriously declined, having lost 0-7 in the first leg and suffering another defeat in the previous round. Conversely, PVF-CAND, despite recently losing to Đồng Nai, is still rated higher due to their stable form.

On April 11, Long An (8 points) faces a major challenge against Văn Hiến United (20 points) – a team with an unbeaten streak of 8 matches. Although desperately needing points to avoid the bottom group, Long An is considered weaker. With stable form and solid play, Văn Hiến United is likely to continue pursuing a favorable result.

The highlight of the round is the clash between Quy Nhơn United (23 points) and Khánh Hòa (20 points). The home team is flourishing with three consecutive wins and shows signs of stability in both play and morale. Meanwhile, Khánh Hòa has declined, securing only 1 point in their last three matches. Despite losing the first leg, Quy Nhơn United is still rated slightly higher in this rematch.

The final two matches take place on April 12. Đồng Tháp (9 points) hosts Trường Tươi Đồng Nai (31 points) as the underdog and likely must prioritize defense. In the other match, Bắc Ninh (25 points) visits Quảng Ninh (14 points). With stable form and good away results, the team from Kinh Bắc region is rated higher in this "newcomer derby".

Round 13 of the First Division: The Thrilling Race Among the Top Group

The First Division is about to undergo a historic change related to referees