Nam Dinh plays away against Shan Utd at 6:30 PM: Xuan Son carries the attack.
At 6:30 PM today, December 4th, at Thuwunna Stadium in Myanmar, Nam Dinh Green Steel will play away against Shan United in the group stage of the ASEAN Club Championship 2025/26; Xuan Son is the hope.
At 6:30 PM today, December 4th, Nam Dinh Green Steel will play away against Shan United at Thuwunna Stadium (Myanmar) in the group stage of the ASEAN Club Championship 2025/26. Despite playing away, the V.League representative is considered slightly superior due to their more balanced squad and faster pace of play. Their goal is to end their recent slump, with Xuan Son remaining the number one hope in attack, while the home team is under pressure to earn points after their opening match defeat.
Time, place, nature
- Time: 6:30 PM today, December 4th
- Tournament: Group Stage - ASEAN Club Championship 2025/26 (also known as Shopee Cup, Southeast Asian Champions League)
- Stadium: Thuwunna, Myanmar
Predicted lineup
| Team | Predicted lineup |
|---|---|
| Shan United | Aung, Soe Aung Wunna, Thu Ye Min, Mauricio, Aizu, Tun Myo Ku, Matheus Souza, Khant Myat Kaung, Hirota, Kyaw, Hamilton. |
| Nam Dinh | Caique, Van Toi, Waiber, Lucao, Kevin Pham Ba, Tau Percy, Romulo, Hoang Anh, Hansen, Caio Cesar, Xuan Son. |
Gameplay perspective
Nam Dinh possesses a more balanced squad and a higher tempo than Shan United. In a situation where they need a result to boost morale, the visitors will rely on Xuan Son's ability to convert chances, along with his connection with attacking players like Hansen and Caio Cesar. If they capitalize on crucial opportunities, the V.League representatives are capable of making a difference.
Conversely, Shan United showed signs of nervousness when stepping onto the regional stage and are under pressure to earn points at home. This suggests the match is expected to be a psychological battle: one side is eager to end their difficult run of form, while the other doesn't want to suffer another defeat in front of their fans.
The context and noteworthy figures
- Nam Định has gone seven consecutive matches without a win in the V.League.
- This team lost all three matches in the AFC Champions League 2.
- Shan United has only played one match in the regional competition and suffered a defeat.
- The Shopee Cup is an opportunity for Nam Dinh to accumulate points and refresh their morale after a period of decline.
Relate to
Late mistakes cost CAHN points against Buriram United, thereby narrowing their chances of advancing from the group stage of the Shopee Cup 2025/26 season.
Waiting from Nam Dinh
Against an opponent considered inferior in terms of skill and speed, Nam Dinh has grounds to aim for a positive result. The key lies in their composure in crucial moments and the sharpness of their attack, led by Xuan Son. If they capitalize on their opportunities, the V.League representative has the potential to get back on track in the Shopee Cup.
