Quang Nam vs CAHN Prediction, 5:00 p.m. May 5: The battle between two extremes

TPO - Football prediction Quang Nam vs CAHN, round 21 LPBank V.League 2024/25, at 5:00 p.m. on May 5. This is a battle between two opposing fates: one team is thirsty for points to stay in the league, the other team is regaining confidence in the championship race.

Match review

Before the season started, Quang Nam was placed in the group with the highest risk of relegation. The rookie of V.League 2024 does not possess outstanding star power and is not highly appreciated for the depth of the squad. However, coach Van Sy Son and his team have been writing an inspiring story.

After 20 rounds, Quang Nam has 21 points, not too much but enough for them to escape the red light group and create a certain distance with the teams below. More importantly, the Quang Nam team shows a brave fighting spirit and cohesive playing style, especially when playing at the "fire pan" Tam Ky.

One of their most memorable matches this season was the 4-4 draw at Hang Day Stadium against CAHN in the first leg, a performance full of courage that few expected. It was a match that fully demonstrated Quang Nam's "never give up" spirit, something they will carry into the upcoming rematch.

On CAHN's side, with the best quality players in V.League, from national players like Quang Hai, Dinh Trong, Phan Van Duc... to experienced foreign players, CAHN is expected to be a strong candidate for the championship race.

However, the reality is not as expected. After 19 rounds, CAHN only has 29 points, standing at 6th place on the rankings. Even competing for a position in the top 3 is extremely difficult, when the gap between them and the 3rd ranked team, The Cong Viettel, is 7 points.

In addition to dropping points against weaker opponents, the Capital team's playing style under coach Alexandre Polking is unstable and has not created a clear identity. Many key players have not reached their peak performance, along with psychological problems when they are behind, which has also caused them to lose their advantage many times.

A rare bright spot for CAHN recently is that they have just won the right to play in the final of the Southeast Asian Club Cup after winning against PSM Makassar (Indonesia). However, fighting on many fronts may cause problems for their squad in terms of fitness and concentration when returning to V.League.

Form, head-to-head history

In the last 5 matches, CAHN is unbeaten with 4 wins and 1 draw. Meanwhile, Quang Nam only won 1 match, drew 2 and lost 2. In terms of head-to-head record, Quang Nam won 1, drew 2 and lost 2 in the last 5 encounters with CAHN.

In theory, CAHN is still rated higher in both strength and experience. However, home field advantage and fighting spirit are very formidable factors for Quang Nam. Under the leadership of coach Van Sy Son, the home team Tam Ky often enters the game tightly, plays solidly in defense and makes the most of speed in counter-attacks.

Meanwhile, CAHN, although controlling the ball well and having the ability to create great pressure, can easily fall into a deadlock if they do not score early. A draw may not be the ideal result for CAHN, but it is a success for Quang Nam in the relegation battle.

Force information

CAHN suffered a loss in strength when Van Duc and Ngoc Thang were sidelined due to suspension.

Meanwhile, the home team Quang Nam has the best lineup.

Expected lineup

Quang Nam : Van Cong, Eyenga, Hoang Hung, Gia Bao, Duy Duong, Thanh Hau, Quoc Nhat, Van Hiep, The Tai, Oduenyi, Atshemene.

CAHN : Nguyen Filip, Quang Vinh Pendant, Hugo Gomes, Dinh Trong, Viet Anh, Van Do, Quang Hai, Phan Van Duc, Thanh Long, Vitao, Alan Grafite.

Score prediction: Quang Nam 1-1 CAHN

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