Is the fixture list unfavorable for Song Lam Nghe An?
The relegation battle in the V.League remains fierce and intense. However, the team from Nghe An province faces several disadvantages in their remaining fixtures.
In the recent period, their excellent home record has been the main reason why the Nghe An team has significantly improved their position in the V.League standings. Specifically, in the last 4 matches at Vinh Stadium,Lam River, Nghe AnThey secured 3 wins and 1 draw against Hanoi Police. 10 out of a possible 12 points is a fantastic number compared to 3 out of 15 points in the previous 5 matches.
This achievement helped Song Lam Nghe An climb to 12th place in the standings, creating a gap between them and the teams below them.
However, having already played 9 home games, Song Lam Nghe An only has 4 more matches in Vinh in the remaining V.League season. Of these, two are against strong opponents: Thep Xanh Nam Dinh and Hanoi FC. Both teams are desperate for points to compete for the championship this year. Therefore, securing points in these matches would already be a success for coach Phan Nhu Thuat's team.
Furthermore, the pressure to win against Quang Nam Club and Hoang Anh Gia Lai will make the remaining two matches difficult for Song Lam Nghe An, especially since these two teams have a very frustrating defensive style of play.
Not only will they face difficulties at home, but the remaining away matches for the Nghe An team are also predicted to be full of challenges. These include The Cong Viettel, who are unwilling to drop any points in the championship race, and Dong A Thanh Hoa, a team they have struggled against in recent years.
Even playing away against relegation-threatened opponents is not an easy task for the team.Coach Phan Nhu ThuatThat was a trip to Thong Nhat Stadium, where Song Lam Nghe An had failed to win in their last four matches (three losses, one draw).
Similarly, Hai Phong Club, where the team from Nghe An has also lost 3 and drawn 2 of their last 5 matches at Lach Tray. Notably, coach Chu Dinh Nghiem's team is on a streak of 4 consecutive wins since their loss to Song Lam Nghe An last February.
The two easiest away matches for the Nghe An team are against Hong Linh Ha Tinh and SHB Da Nang. With Hong Linh Ha Tinh, it's highly likely that by the time the two teams meet, their neighbors will have already secured their survival in the league and will lack the motivation to fight for survival. Therefore, Song Lam Nghe An can expect to earn points.
Meanwhile, SHB Da Nang likely already knew their fate before the final round. With the home team's morale low, coach Phan Nhu Thuat's side could secure three crucial points. However, it's also possible this match could be a relegation battle for the season. In that case, Song Lam Nghe An would have to fight a do-or-die battle against the team from the Han River.
It can be said that the remaining fixtures present many disadvantages for Song Lam Nghe An. Therefore, the coaching staff...Nghe An teamThorough preparation of strategies is necessary to help the team achieve favorable results and thus fulfill the goal of avoiding relegation this season.