Song Lam Nghe An's goal in the North Central Derby

Difficult for homeowners

Lam River Nghe Anis going through an extremely difficult period. After the first 6 rounds, coach Pham Anh Tuan's team has not known victory, has only won 4 points, and is temporarily ranked 12th on the rankings.V-League 2024/25.

What is more difficult is that Nghe An Club has met "equal" teams such as SHB Da Nang, Hong Linh Ha Tinh, Binh Dinh or Ho Chi Minh City but could not get the expected results.

In the upcoming rounds, Song Lam Nghe An will have to face strong teams this season. In particular, in round 7, the students ofCoach Pham Anh Tuanwill face the team currently ranked second in the V-League rankings, Dong A Thanh Hoa. This is a big challenge for the home team. Because at this time, Song Lam Nghe An is revealing many weaknesses that are not easy to fill in overnight.

If the coaching staff of the Nghe An team does not boldly make breakthrough changes, Song Lam Nghe An will have difficulty against the neighboring team. As is known, after returning to the 3-5-2 formation, Song Lam Nghe An's playing style has been operated more smoothly. The transitions have shown rhythm. However, Song Lam Nghe An's weakness in the past rounds comes from the personnel in the midfield.

Among them, the link that brought the biggest disappointment was the anchor midfielder position, where Quang Tu was often used. If the Nghe coaching staff did not change this position, Song Lam Nghe An would have difficulty defending against the attacks with the participation of quality players Luiz Antonio, Yago, A Mit, Ribamar... from Thanh Hoa.

Therefore, Song Lam Nghe An should try to give opportunities to other players like Nam Hai or Trong Tuan, to see if they will create a new change, more strength and flexibility in the midfield.

However, entering round 7, Song Lam Nghe An still faces a big disadvantage when Kuku has just suffered a heel injury and is doubtful of playing. Without this foreign player, Song Lam Nghe An will face many difficulties in implementing an attacking style of play. It can be said that difficulties are surrounding the Nghe An team. Therefore, finding a positive result in the North Central Derby is not easy for coach Pham Anh Tuan and his team.

1 point target

On the other side of the front line, Thanh Hoa has just experienced 2 draws, but before that, they had 3 consecutive wins. Thanks to that, the Thanh team is currently in second place in the rankings, a position that many potential teams such as Nam Dinh, Hanoi, Binh Duong... must dream of. And in fact, Thanh Hoa has always been a team that is not easy to play under the leadership of coach Popov. Hanoi Club was lucky to find a valuable draw in the last minute of extra time against Thanh Hoa in the 6th round.

Besides, Thanh Hoa team is also the "nemesis" of Song Lam Nghe An. In the last 5 confrontations, Song Lam Nghe An did not know the taste of victory, receiving 3 defeats and only drawing 2 matches.

Therefore, the reception of the neighboring team is considered to be "less good, more bad" for coach Pham Anh Tuan and his team. Therefore, a draw is probably what Song Lam Nghe An should aim for in the North Central Derby.

The match between Song Lam Nghe An and Dong A Thanh Hoa will take place at 6:00 p.m., November 10 at Vinh Stadium.