When will Song Lam Nghe An achieve its first victory?
The schedule for Song Lam Nghe An in the upcoming rounds is very difficult. Therefore, without the utmost effort from the entire team, Song Lam Nghe An will have to wait a long time to achieve their first victory of the season.
It is expected that before the Lunar New Year holiday in 2025,Lam River, Nghe AnThere will be three matches in the V.League. These are all strong opponents with quality and depth.
First up is Hanoi Police, currently ranked 5th in the V.League. Although the police team's performance has been inconsistent in the first 9 rounds, winning against them will not be easy. Possessing a squad considered a mini-Vietnam national team, along with foreign players who are among the top in the V.League, if Hanoi Police plays to their full potential, the Nghe An team will find it difficult to even get a point, let alone a victory.
In addition, playing at home is also a significant advantage for the Police team. At Hang Day Stadium this season, Hanoi Police has secured 3 wins and suffered only 1 defeat against Thanh Hoa, the team currently leading the East Asia league.
In addition, the head-to-head record ofNghe An teamThe situation with Hanoi Police is very bad. In all three of their most recent encounters, Song Lam Nghe An suffered defeats against the police team. It's safe to say that only a miracle would allow coach Phan Nhu Thuat's team to secure three points at Hang Day Stadium.
The hope for their first victory probably rests heavily on the match against Becamex Binh Duong. Although coach Hoang Anh Tuan's team boasts many stars like Que Ngoc Hai, Ho Tan Tai, and Nguyen Tien Linh, their performance has been very inconsistent. After 9 matches played, Becamex Binh Duong has had 3 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses.
Furthermore, Becamex Binh Duong seems to have bad luck when playing away from home; in their 5 away matches this season, Nguyen Tien Linh and his teammates have only managed 1 win, 1 draw, and 3 losses. Therefore, hosting the Binh Duong team at home is a great opportunity for Song Lam Nghe An to secure their first win in the V.League 2024/2025 season.
This is further supported by the fact that in the last 10 matches against Becamex Binh Duong at Vinh Stadium, Song Lam Nghe An has won 6, drawn 3, and lost only 1. In particular, the 1-0 victory in the second leg of the 2023/2024 season contributed to the Nghe An team's successful relegation survival.
If they fail to win against Becamex Binh Duong, it will be very difficult for coach Phan Nhu Thuat's team. Because then the psychological pressure will weigh heavily on the Song Lam Nghe An players.
The next opponent for the Nghe An team is also very formidable: Hanoi FC. Although they have significantly improved their head-to-head record against the capital city team in recent years, securing a victory against Hanoi FC at Hang Day Stadium will not be easy.
Coach Le Duc Tuan's team is currently ranked 6th in the V.League standings with only one loss after 9 rounds. They also boast a quality and deep squad of domestic players, along with several expensive foreign players. Therefore, even getting points in this match will be very difficult for Song Lam Nghe An.
It's highly likely that Nghệ An fans will have to wait until the opening match of the Lunar New Year to witness their team's first victory. That match will be against Hải Phòng Club at Vinh Stadium. The Hải Phòng team is also struggling at the bottom of the table. Therefore, this is a match for a more evenly matched opponent and an opportunity for Sông Lam Nghệ An to secure their first win.
A victory would be a meaningful Tet gift from Song Lam Nghe An to its fans and would also offer hope of avoiding relegation after a series of unsuccessful matches.
Hopefully, during the V.League break, the team ofCoach Phan Nhu ThuatThere will be noticeable changes to improve the gameplay, thereby securing the first victory of the season soon.