Da Nang team is at the bottom of the table with 17 points. If they do not improve their position in the remaining 4 matches of the season, they will be relegated. In the previous round, they had a dramatic 3-1 victory over the team above Binh Dinh, including a goal by goalkeeper Bui Tien Dung.
Meanwhile, the Quang Nam team is in 11th place with 22 points. They are only 5 points ahead of Da Nang and are still uncertain to stay in the league. Coach Van Sy Son's team still faces the risk of relegation if they do not play well in the remaining period.
As two neighboring teams, Da Nang and Quang Nam created a sad derby, based on the current situation of the two teams. If Da Nang wins, they will open up a huge opportunity in the relegation battle and will put great pressure on Quang Nam.
On the contrary, if Quang Nam wins, they will break away, almost certain to stay in the league, while pushing Da Nang into a deadlock. It can be said that this is a "survival" match for both teams, where a victory will almost decide the fate of the whole season.
Coach Le Duc Tuan's Da Nang has been playing quite well recently. In the last 5 matches, they have won 8 points, after 2 wins and 2 draws. That helps the players' spirit to be very high.
Meanwhile, Quang Nam has not won in the last 6 matches, including 3 losses. They played erratically, even losing to the team currently second to last Binh Dinh or sharing points with Song Lam Nghe An, a team that is also at the bottom of the table.
The ability to score is a big problem for Quang Nam, as they have only scored 3 goals in the last 5 matches. These signal many difficulties for the away team.
In the first leg, Quang Nam beat Da Nang 3-2. With almost full force, the second leg of the derby between the two teams will be very exciting.
The Da Nang vs Quang Nam match will take place at 6:00 p.m. on May 17.
Expected lineup:
Da Nang: Bui Tien Dung, Anh Tuan, Huu Dung, Dinh Duy, Duy Cuong, Phi Hoang, Cong Nhat, Van Hung, Quang Hung, Thiago, Van Long.
Quang Nam: Van Cong, Ngoc Hiep, Hoang Hung, Eyenga, Ngoc Tien, Van Hiep, Van Lam, Duy Duong, Trung Phong, Samson, Oduenyi.
