Newcomer PVF - CAND is at a disadvantage. Photo: PVF

Hoang Anh Gia Lai is currently the name attracting the most attention from fans and experts alike. As the V.League enters its final stages, the team from the mountainous region only needs one more victory to move closer to securing their survival in the league. However, in their last two matches, Trung Kien and his teammates lost 1-2 to PVF-CAND and 0-2 to Hong Linh Ha Tinh.

Although the current squad no longer includes names that once dominated Vietnamese football's top league, such as Nguyen Cong Phuong, Luong Xuan Truong, Nguyen Tuan Anh, Nguyen Van Toan, or Tran Minh Vuong, coach Le Quang Trai's team still receives special attention from fans. Many experts believe that if the team owned by Mr. Duc leaves the V.League, the league's appeal will diminish somewhat.

Currently,SHB Da Nang and PVF - CAND are the two teams facing the highest risk of relegation, both sitting in the "red zone" with 17 points. Just above them are Becamex Ho Chi Minh City and Hoang Anh Gia Lai with 21 and 22 points respectively. Even Song Lam Nghe An and Dong A Thanh Hoa, both with 24 points, are not yet guaranteed to avoid relegation.

This year's V.League has seen much fiercer competition at the bottom of the table. Many teams that were previously considered to have strong squads, such as Becamex Ho Chi Minh City, Song Lam Nghe An, and Dong A Thanh Hoa, are still in a precarious situation due to inconsistent performance. Numerous clubs have repeatedly changed coaches, adjusted foreign players, or revamped their playing style in hopes of improving their results. However, the effectiveness of these changes has not been truly evident.

It's worth noting that the gap in skill between the teams is no longer so wide. Teams at the bottom of the table can still spring surprises against stronger opponents. This makes the relegation battle unpredictable. A team might have just won impressively in the previous round but then immediately lose to a direct competitor.

Character will be a crucial factor in the final stretch of the season. Teams that maintain mental stability, have squad depth, and know how to capitalize on opportunities will have a significant advantage in the relegation battle. The final outcome remains uncertain, making the V.League 2025/2026 relegation fight highly unpredictable and exciting.

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