Statistics of the match between Song Lam Nghe An and Hoang Anh Gia Lai

Statistics show that in the last 6 times marching to the Mountain City,Lam River Nghe Anhave lost 5 matches and have only 1 win. Pleiku has therefore long been a "bad land" for the yellow team. However, everything may change in the upcoming meeting when Hoang Anh Gia Lai is in a crisis of form.

After the first 4 rounds of V.League 2025, coach Le Quang Trai's team has only had 2 draws and has not scored a single goal. With only 2 points, Mr. Duc's team is currently in the second-to-last position on the rankings, only slightly better than Dong A Thanh Hoa thanks to the additional index. This is clearly the best opportunity for Song Lam Nghe An to aim for a positive result on the away field.

Expectations are even greater as Song Lam Nghe An has just had a change in the coaching staff. Coach Nguyen Huy Hoang returns to lead his hometown team after a turbulent period under Phan Nhu Thuat. With a strong personality and long-term commitment to the club, this coach born in 1981 is expected to help the Nghe An team regain its lost identity and confidence.

It is worth noting that in all 3 previous confrontations with Hoang Anh Gia Lai as head coach,Nguyen Huy Hoangwon all. Among them, the 2-1 victory right at Pleiku in the 2022 season is an unforgettable mark. The special relationship with the mountain town team could be the catalyst for the coach born in 1981 and his students to make a difference in this rematch.

If Song Lam Nghe An want to get points in Pleiku, they need to put their faith in experienced stars - those who have silenced the Mountain City stands many times.

Striker Michael Olaha is the most prominent name. The Nigerian player is in good form with 2 goals and 1 assist after 5 rounds. Not only that, Olaha is also very "lucky" with Hoang Anh Gia Lai when he has scored 5 goals and had 2 assists in the confrontations with this team. Every time he meets Hoang Anh Gia Lai, the Nigerian striker seems to be given more strength to attack and attack, causing the defense of the mountain town team to be shaken.

In addition, midfielder Ho Khac Ngoc is also a name that makes the home team wary. With 3 goals and 2 assists in previous matches against Hoang Anh Gia Lai, the player born in 1992 always knows how to make a difference. Having rest in the previous round helps Khac Ngoc have a strong physical foundation to make an impact in the upcoming match.

On the other side of the front line, Hoang Anh Gia Lai, although not winning any matches, still showed some bright spots. Most notable is the stable performance of goalkeeper Tran Trung Kien - who is considered the number 1 "goalkeeper" of U23 Vietnam at present. It was the excellence of the goalkeeper born in 2003 that helped the team from the mountain town keep a clean sheet in 2 draws, despite the defense being under constant pressure.

In addition, Brazilian midfielder Marciel is also a notable name. After the departure of key players such as Minh Vuong, Dung Quang Nho and Chau Ngoc Quang, Marciel is shouldering the midfield of the home team. If the Song Lam Nghe An midfield can lock down Marciel, the opportunity toHoang Anh Gia LaiThe organization of the game will be significantly affected.

Not only will they face an opponent in crisis, Song Lam Nghe An will also have great motivation from changing their coach. After a series of bad away matches with 2 consecutive losses, a positive result at Pleiku will be a great morale boost for the yellow team.

Coach Nguyen Huy Hoang's match-winning talent, Olaha's impressive form, Khac Ngoc's strong return... all are bringing confidence that the Nghe An team can completely create a surprise in the upcoming match.