Becamex TP.HCM faces the harshest possible scenario in the V.League

The defeat against CAHN dropped Becamex TP.HCM to last place, leaving them with a huge threat of saying goodbye to the V.League at the end of the season.

Becamex TP.HCM is now confronted with their darkest outlook since the start of the campaign, as the danger of relegation looms larger than ever. A 1-2 loss to new champions CAHN in round 25 not only kept the Thủ Dầu Một side anchored at the bottom of the standings but also stripped them of nearly all control over their own survival fate. With only one match remaining in the season, Becamex TP.HCM’s destiny now heavily hinges on the results of their direct rivals.

After the latest round, the situation at the bottom of the table has become extremely tense, as Đà Nẵng, PVF-CAND, and Becamex TP.HCM all share 21 points. However, the most unfavorable factor for coach Hứa Hiền Vinh’s squad is that they sit last among these three teams based on head-to-head records. According to the tournament regulations, this criterion takes precedence over goal difference, meaning Becamex TP.HCM—despite having a better goal difference than PVF-CAND—must accept the bottom spot.

In reality, the defeat to CAHN cost the Thủ Dầu Một team their most crucial advantage: the ability to decide their own fate. Going into the final round, they not only need a victory but also must rely on favorable outcomes from other matches. This places immense pressure on a squad that has already struggled psychologically in the closing stages of the season.

In the decisive round 26, Becamex TP.HCM will face HAGL. Meanwhile, Đà Nẵng takes on Thanh Hóa, and PVF-CAND meets SLNA. Theoretically, all three bottom teams have a chance to earn points, as their opponents have largely achieved their season objectives. This makes the relegation battle even more unpredictable in the final moments of the season.

Nevertheless, the most worrying scenario for Becamex TP.HCM is becoming more likely. If both Đà Nẵng and PVF-CAND win in the final round, the Thủ Dầu Một side will be officially relegated regardless of their own result against HAGL. In other words, even a victory might not be enough to save them from the ticket to the First Division next season.

Looking back at their journey, Becamex TP.HCM’s current predicament did not happen overnight. Since the middle of the season, the team has consistently dropped crucial points through disappointing draws and losses. From a relatively safe position, they gradually slipped behind and now enter the final round facing the risk of saying farewell to the V.League 2025/26.