Nam Dinh vs PVF-CAND Prediction: Finding Victory Again

In round 2 of LPBank V-League, defending champion Thep Xanh Nam Dinh suffered a shocking 1-2 defeat to a much weaker opponent, SLNA. That was a match in which coach Vu Hong Viet's team played below their best, causing them to lose control of the game after scoring the opening goal.

After the match, coach Vu Hong Viet and his players learned their lesson to prepare for the next matches, first of all, the reception of PVF-CAND. The home team at Thien Truong Stadium must not repeat the mistakes, in which concentration, finishing and defensive errors caused them to lose the previous round.

nam dinh 2.jpg — Nam Dinh Green Steel determined to find the joy of victory again. Photo: SN

Compared to the rookie PVF-CAND, Thep Xanh Nam Dinh is rated higher in every aspect, not to mention the home field advantage. However, after the stumble at Vinh Stadium, Tuan Anh and his teammates understand that V-League is increasingly fierce, and any opponent is dangerous and always determined to defeat the defending champion.

Before the match, coach Vu Hong Viet received good news with the return of the duo Nguyen Phong Hong Duy and To Van Vu. However, whether these two players will play or not is still unknown.

The match against PVF-CAND is a test for Nam Dinh Blue Steel. They will have to prove how they can overcome difficulties to aim for a hat-trick of V-League championships.

Regarding the quality of the squad, there is probably not much to discuss with the team from Thanh Nam, but what coach Vu Hong Viet's team needs is the cohesion and desire to perform of the new players.

On the other side of the front line, PVF-CAND just lost 1-3 to Hai Phong in round 2, in theory, they will continue to have a difficult match on the field of Thep Xanh Nam Dinh. The away team is likely to play defensive counter-attack to get 1 point, but whether they can do it or not is another story.

In the remaining matches on August 27, rookie Ninh Binh aims for the third consecutive victory in the away match at SHB Da Nang, Ha Tinh welcomes Thanh Hoa, while Hai Phong faces SLNA.