CHOCO Mucho and Creamline seek to forge a title rematch, aiming for key victories over Petro Gazz and Chery Tiggo, respectively, at the close of the single round Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino semifinals at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

The Flying Titans go all-out for a sweep against the Angels at 6 p.m. and avoid any playoff complications.

The Cool Smashers hope to ride on their recent resurgence and pounce on the Crossovers’ startling slump after an impressive seven-game streak.

With a 2-0 record, Choco Mucho coach Dante Alinsunurin is elated about the club’s potential to reach the All-Filipino Finals for the second straight time.

The Flying Titans have trusted the process of embracing Alinsunurin’s system, a proven success in men’s collegiate and club volleyball which hopes to translate into a pro league championship.

“We’re excited to make it to the finals because that’s what we’ve been aiming for since we took on the coaching role here at Choco Mucho. The players are equally driven and they’re in a situation where they really want to win the championship,” said Alinsunurin.

“But we haven’t quite gotten here yet. Perhaps, it’s a matter of being excited but we really need to address any issues we’ve encountered. We need to maximize every opportunity to ensure we secure our third win,” he added.

After staging a remarkable comeback from two sets down against the Cool Smashers, followed by a dominant display against the Crossovers, the Flying Titans find themselves on the cusp of a return to the league’s biggest stage.

Back into the groove after a two-match slide, Creamline is also determined to secure a victory to avoid complications.

The Cool Smashers, buoyed by Jema Galanza’s stellar showing and the return of Tots Carlos, try to sustain their charge following a disappointing setback against their sister team.

Creamline coach Sherwin Meneses welcomed the three-day break, allowing the team to prioritize rest, especially for Carlos, who bravely took the court against PetroGazz despite a lack of sleep following her participation in the KOVO draft tryout.

“Napaganda siguro kasi we have three days to prepare. Kasi, naiba yung schedule. So, focus muna kami sa pahinga, especially Tots (Carlos), baka kulang pa sa tulog,” said Meneses.

“So, ang number one preparation naming for Chery Tiggo ay makapahinga, at makabawi sa pagod. We’ll make sure to prepare thoroughly for Chery Tiggo,” he added.

However, the playoff picture could get complex depending on the outcomes of the final semifinals matchday.

An Angels win coupled with a Cool Smashers victory would create a triple-tie at No. 1 among the Flying Titans, the Cool Smashers and the Angels, all with 2-1 records.

In such a scenario, the team with the highest points tally will advance to the Finals, while the next two will dispute the remaining championship berth in do-or-die match on Tuesday at the Philsports Arena.

Conversely, a win by Chery Tiggo, combined with a Choco Mucho victory, would create a three-way tie for No. 2 at 1-2 among the Crossovers, the Cool Smashers and the Angels.

In this case, the team with the lowest points tally will be eliminated, leaving the other two to battle for the right to face the Flying Titans in the best-of-three title showdown, all slated at the Smart Araneta Coliseum starting Thursday.