Will Song Lam Nghe An extend their unbeaten streak on opening day?
Although not always winning, maintaining an unbeaten record in the opening match for the last 8 seasons has become a source of pride for the Nghe An team, and at the same time brings confidence before the new season 2025/2026.
Last season,Lam River Nghe Anhad to struggle to get a goalless draw against the newly promoted SHB Da Nang. This was a match where the new players of the Nghe An team had an unsuccessful debut. Especially the central defender Sebastian Zaracho with a red card made Song Lam Nghe An have to play with one less player.
It was also the Han River team that made the Nghe An team share points in the 2023 season. That was the match where Tran Nam Hai opened the score before Ha Minh Tuan equalized for SHB Da Nang 1 minute later.
In addition to the draws against SHB Da Nang, Song Lam Nghe An also had a commendable draw against The Cong Viettel in the opening match of the 2023/2024 season and other draws against Binh Dinh in the 2021 season and Saigon Club in the 2020 season.
It can be said that with a cautious mentality on the opening day, the Nghe An team had many draws in the first round of the new season.
Therefore, it has been a long time since Song Lam Nghe An lost in the first round. The most recent loss that the Nghe An team received onV.LeagueThe opening match was a 0-2 away loss to Thanh Hoa Club in the 2017 season. Thus, for 8 consecutive seasons, Song Lam Nghe An has been undefeated in the opening match. This is a proud achievement for the Nghe An team.
In addition to the draws, Song Lam Nghe An has also had 3 wins in the opening matches in the last 8 seasons. That was a 2-0 victory over Ho Chi Minh City Club right at Thong Nhat Stadium in the 2018 season. That was a 2-0 victory over Quang Nam Club in the 2019 season at home. And most recently, a 1-0 victory over Becamex Binh Duong right at Go Dau Stadium in the 2022 season.
These statistics will help Song Lam Nghe An be more confident in the upcoming opening match. Especially when the Nghe team will only have to face the rookie team PVF-CAND.
Coach Thach Bao Khanh's team will be at a big disadvantage as their home field cannot be used and the match against Song Lam Nghe An will have to be held on a neutral field. This will help coach Phan Nhu Thuat and his team reduce some of the pressure, while also creating conditions for the Nghe team to play more proactively.
Besides, with more battle experience, Song Lam Nghe An will have certain advantages against PVF-CAND, thereby aiming to win all 3 points in the next match.
A victory will not only help the Nghe An team extend their unbeaten record but also create a great morale boost for the road ahead, where they will have to face much stronger opponents.
However,Coach Phan Nhu Thuatwill certainly still require the students to enter the match with the highest concentration. Because newly promoted teams like PVF-CAND often play with great determination in the first rounds, considering it an opportunity to affirm their ability at the highest level.
Nghe An fans are waiting for an explosive performance on the opening day of their hometown team, to both maintain their impressive unbeaten streak and open an exciting new season.
