Dong A Thanh Hoa is determined to earn points against Ninh Binh.

Round 25 of the LPBank V.League 2025/26 will feature a highly anticipated clash between Dong A Thanh Hoa and Ninh Binh at Thanh Hoa Stadium at 6 PM on May 31st. With only two rounds remaining in the season, this match holds great significance for both teams as each pursues its own objectives.

The atmosphere was full of enthusiasm during the Thanh Hoa team's training session on May 30th.

Following their 1-1 draw with HAGL in round 24, Dong A Thanh Hoa continues to face pressure in the relegation battle. The team from Thanh Hoa currently has 25 points and has not yet officially secured their place in the V.League next season. Having a slight advantage over the bottom group, just one more point would bring Dong A Thanh Hoa very close to achieving their goal of staying in the league.

Dong A Thanh Hoa's biggest advantage in this match is their home ground and high level of determination. However, the Thanh Hoa team will be without striker Nguyen Ngoc My due to a clause in his loan contract from Ninh Binh . This is a significant loss as the 2004-born striker has scored 4 goals and made many important contributions to the team this season.

Coach Mai Xuân Hợp will be without Ngọc Mỹ for the upcoming match.

In return, Dong A Thanh Hoa will welcome back Nguyen Ba Tien, Doan Ngoc Ha, and foreign player Matias Belli. These additions give the home team more personnel options to aim for points.

On the other side of the battlefield, Ninh Binh marched to Thanh Hoa with great determination. The draw against Ho Chi Minh City Police in the previous round caused the team from the ancient capital to lose its position in the leading group and put them at a disadvantage in the race for medals. Therefore, their goal was nothing less than victory.

Coach Chu Đình Nghiêm will make his debut for Ninh Bình FC at Thanh Hóa Stadium.

Notably, this was also the first match for new head coach Chu Đình Nghiêm in charge of Ninh Bình. The arrival of this experienced strategist is expected to bring new life to the team, which boasts many stars such as Đặng Văn Lâm, Nguyễn Hoàng Đức, Geovane, and Gustavo.

In terms of squad quality, Ninh Binh is considered superior with many experienced players who have competed at the highest level. Meanwhile, Dong A Thanh Hoa is facing certain difficulties in terms of form, having not won in the last three rounds.

The Thanh Hoa team is determined to win their final home game of the season.

In a situation where they desperately need points to secure their survival in the league, Dong A Thanh Hoa will undoubtedly enter the match with the highest fighting spirit. The support of the home crowd is also expected to further motivate the Thanh Hoa players.

This will also be Dong A Thanh Hoa's last home game of the 2025/26 season. Besides its professional significance, the match is also emotionally charged as veteran midfielder Le Quoc Phuong is likely to be given a starting opportunity. After the season concludes, the player, who has been associated with Thanh Hoa football for many years, is expected to officially retire from playing.

The match against Ninh Binh will be Le Quoc Phuong's farewell to his hometown fans at the Thanh Hoa stadium.

A tight, tactical game is likely to unfold. On a day when Thanh Hoa fans may witness the final moments of Le Quoc Phuong on the Thanh Hoa pitch before he ends his playing career, the Thanh Hoa team will certainly do their best to secure a favorable result against their highly-rated opponent.

Hoang Son

Source: https://baothanhhoa.vn/dong-a-thanh-hoa-quyet-tam-gianh-diem-truoc-ninh-binh-289436.htm