SLNA - Khanh Hoa Prediction: Decisive battle to quench the thirst for victory

Before welcoming Khanh Hoa at Vinh Stadium, SLNA was ranked 3rd on the rankings with 16 points after 4 wins, 4 draws and 1 loss. The away team was ranked last with 1 win, 2 draws and 6 losses, with 5 points.

In the past, Khanh Hoa was a very tough opponent for SLNA. The two teams met a total of 9 times, SLNA had 2 wins, 4 draws and 3 losses. At Vinh Stadium, the Nghe team's record was 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses.

The return of Pham Xuan Manh helps SLNA's coaching staff have more options. Photo: Duc Anh

Regarding the force situation, in this match SLNA continues to be without injured players such as Phan Van Duc, Alves Santos, Vo Ngoc Duc but Ho Tuan Tai has recovered from his injury. Meanwhile, Khanh Hoa also suffered losses when Lam Ti Phong and foreign player De Olivera could not play.

Despite having the best defense in the V.League with only 5 goals conceded and 7 clean sheets, SLNA's attack has failed to score a goal in 3 consecutive matches. This is a problem that SLNA's coaching staff needs to find a solution to when facing Khanh Hoa, a team that has conceded 19 goals in the 2019 V.League.

Commenting on the opponent, coach Duc Thang said: “Khanh Hoa is a well-organized, united team and we still appreciate this team. Football depends on the time so they have not been in good form recently. Welcoming Khanh Hoa at home, we are determined to quench our thirst for victory.”

Khanh Hoa is rated lower, but they have 2 players with good scoring records: Zarour Chaher (3 goals) and Truong Tinh (4 goals). SLNA's attack is heavily dependent on the improvisation of Michael Olaha with 3 goals.

Coach Vo Dinh Tan highly appreciated SLNA. Photo: Duc Anh

Meanwhile, coach Vo Dinh Tan said: “We all have a serious attitude towards any opponent. I rate SLNA as a team with depth, they have veterans who have just returned, combined with young players who are reaching maturity. Khanh Hoa has good results at Vinh Stadium, but everything is in the past, SLNA and Khanh Hoa have both changed.”

Meeting Khanh Hoa at home at this time is a good opportunity for coach Duc Thang and his team to find a victory after a period of stagnation. SLNA's ability to get 3 points is very high but it will not be easy.

The match between Song Lam Nghe An and S. Khanh Hoa takes place at 5:00 p.m. today, May 18 at Vinh Stadium./.

EXPECTED LINEUP

SLNA: TM Nguyen Manh, Dinh Hoang, Van Khanh, Damir Memovic, Dinh Dong, Xuan Thang, Van Binh, Khac Ngoc, Xuan Manh, Michael Olaha, Phuc Tinh.

Khanh Hoa: TM Tuan Manh, Zarour Chaher, Van Phong, Trong Binh, Tan Dien, Dinh Loi, Duy Thanh, Tan Tai, Hoai An, Dinh Khuong, Y. Toure.

PREDICTION: 2-0

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