The situation and goals of the two teams are very opposite. Hong Linh Ha Tinh has 35 points, ranked 4th on the rankings; Towards reaching the top 3 of the season to win medals. From the beginning of the tournament, the team of coach Nguyen Thanh Cong won 7 matches, drew 14 matches and lost 1 match.
Meanwhile, Song Lam Nghe An has 20 points, ranking 12th out of 14. They are facing many difficulties in the relegation battle. At this time, coach Phan Nhu Thuat's team is only 1 point ahead of the second-placed Binh Dinh team and 3 points ahead of the bottom team Da Nang.
Song Lam Nghe An's form is a concern for fans as they have not won in the last 6 matches. In the previous round, they lost 1-2 to Hanoi FC, with the second goal conceded in extra time. If they do not improve their scoring and defend more focused soon, Song Lam Nghe An will be surpassed by Binh Dinh or Da Nang.
With the contrasting situation between the two teams at the moment, the upcoming Nghe An derby will bring a lot of emotions. Hong Linh Ha Tinh has many opportunities to win all 3 points to continue to nurture the hope of competing for medals. Meanwhile, the away team also aims to get points to maintain their chances of staying in the league.
There have been concerns about Hong Linh Ha Tinh playing "slowly" against Song Lam Nghe An, however, coach Nguyen Thanh Cong has denied this. This strategist emphasized that no one can influence him and Hong Linh Ha Tinh will play their best.
In the Hong Linh Ha Tinh squad, there are many people who have grown up and played for Song Lam Nghe An such as Trong Hoang, Vu Quang Nam, Mai Sy Hoang, Dinh Tien, Nguyen Van Hanh... or both coach Nguyen Thanh Cong and assistant Nguyen Duc Thang.
Those things will make the Nghe An derby more worth watching. The players will all play their best for the team's own goals, but they will certainly also have psychological problems when facing acquaintances.
In the first leg, Hong Linh Ha Tinh drew 1-1 with Song Lam Nghe An away. Hong Linh Ha Tinh has a great chance to win all 3 points in the upcoming rematch.
The Hong Linh Ha Tinh vs Song Lam Nghe An match will take place at 6:00 p.m. on May 17.
