What formation did Song Lam Nghe An use in the match against Ho Chi Minh City club?

After the 1-0 victory over LPBank Hoang Anh Gia Lai, coach Phan Nhu Thuat and his team quickly began preparations for the match at Thong Nhat Stadium. To get used to the evening match in Ho Chi Minh City, Song Lam Nghe An practiced under the lights for many days and flew to the South early on December 20.

In the history of visiting Thong Nhat Stadium, although there are always thousands of home fans supporting, Song Lam Nghe An only won 2, drew 2 and lost 3 in a total of 7 matches against the home team Ho Chi Minh City. In the last 5 matches, Song Lam Nghe had favorable results against this team.

But this year, Ho Chi Minh City Club, led by coach Phung Thanh Phuong, is also playing quite well, winning 9 points after the first 6 rounds, winning 2 and drawing 1 in 3 matches played at home. One of the factors that helped Ho Chi Minh City Club achieve that achievement is the stability of the main squad and the brilliance of striker Timite with 3 goals. On the contrary, Song Lam Nghe An also has Michael Olaha who is in good form and has also scored 3 goals.

About the force,Lam River Nghe Anwill not have the strongest force in the match against Ho Chi Minh City club when midfielder Phan Ba ​​Quyen is suspended. The player born in 2002 has been punished with 3 yellow cards and banned from playing for 1 match. In addition to Phan Ba ​​Quyen, Song Lam Nghe An also does not have the service of veteran Trong Hoang and central defender Ho Khac Luong, who suffered a serious injury and is out for a long time.

With an average age of only 22.7 years old, along with injuries, Song Lam Nghe An's defense is a headache for coach Phan Nhu Thuat. However, in the recent match, pulling Nam Hai down to play in the center-back position helped Nghe An fans feel much more secure. In midfield, young midfielder Quang Vinh also showed confidence and is an ideal replacement for his senior Dinh Xuan Tien.

Up front, although Raphael has not scored any goals, he is gradually integrating into the Nghe An team's playing style. If not, coach Nhu Thuat also has another option that can bring many changes, which is Ngo Van Luong, the player who just scored in the previous round.

After the first 6 rounds, Song Lam Nghe An has not had any away wins, those were losses against Dong A Thanh Hoa and Hanoi at Hang Day Stadium. But in this round, with confidence and expertise gradually improving, Nghe An fans expect a successful match, at least getting points when having to play on the opponent's field.

The match between Ho Chi Minh City Club and Song Lam Nghe An will take place at 7:15 p.m. on December 22 at Thong Nhat Stadium.

EXPECTED LINEUP

Ho Chi Minh City: Le Giang, Ngoc Duc, Minh Tung, Ha Long, Tung Quoc, Thanh Thao, Hoang Phuc, Ngoc Long, Tuan Tai, Paul Goerges, Timite.

Song Lam Nghe An: Van Viet II, Dinh Hoang, Zebic, Nam Hai, Van Huy, Sy Hoang, Manh Quynh, Quang Vinh, Van Luong, Raphel, Olaha.