Commentary on Nam Dinh Green Steel vs Ratchaburi, 7:15 p.m. September 17: Smooth start

TPO - Football commentary on Nam Dinh Green Steel vs Ratchaburi, AFC Champions League Two 2025/26 group stage at 7:15 p.m. on September 17 - information on squad, expected lineup, performance, and history of confrontation. With strong investment, Nam Dinh Green Steel possesses a quality squad including many expensive foreign players. Facing a not-so-strong Ratchaburi, coach Vu Hong Viet and his team can completely win all 3 points.

Pre-match comments Nam Dinh Blue Steel vs Ratchaburi

After two consecutive V.League championships, the ambitions of Nam Dinh Green Steel have begun to expand beyond the continent. In preparation for the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26, the team from the South has strengthened a series of quality foreign players with rich playing experience. According to coach Vu Hong Viet, so far "the new players have integrated well with the team", helping him to "rotate the squad flexibly depending on each match". He also confidently declared that Nam Dinh Green Steel "is ready for the AFC Champions League Two arena as well as the opponent Ratchaburi.

In Thailand, Ratchaburi is not among the big teams. They were only established in 2001 and have never won the Thai League 1. Their best result in the top league of the Golden Temple was 4th last season, a result that helped them reach the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26. Notably, last season Ratchaburi was the team with the most goals in Thai League 1 (65 goals). However, the top scorer Clement Depres left, causing their attack to lose efficiency, only ¼ of the most recent matches scored more than 1 goal.

Of course, Nam Dinh Blue Steel has made careful preparations in terms of countermeasures. With the home field advantage and the determination to create something special in the continental arena, the team from the South is capable of winning. As center-back Lucas shared, the matches in the group will take place very quickly, so the whole team must cherish every point and try their best to win a ticket to the next round.

Form, history of confrontation between Nam Dinh Green Steel vs Ratchaburi

This is the first time Ratchaburi has played in the AFC Champions League Two. They previously participated in the most prestigious arena in the continent, the AFC Champions League 2021, but only earned 2 points and were eliminated from the group stage. With the Blue Steel Nam Dinh, they reached the round of 16 of the AFC Champions League Two 2024/25 after earning 11 points in the group stage. Coach Vu Hong Viet and his team also faced opponents from Thailand last season (Bangkok United) with a draw and a loss.

This season, Thep Xanh Nam Dinh have played 4 matches in V.League, won 2, drawn 1 and lost 1. However, their performance at Thien Truong Stadium is very impressive. They are unbeaten in 10 matches, winning 9 of them and building a streak of 6 consecutive victories. Besides, in the past 12 matches, no opponent has scored more than 1 goal against Thep Xanh Nam Dinh at Thien Truong.

Team information of Nam Dinh Green Steel vs Ratchaburi

On the side of Nam Dinh Steel Blue, Tuan Anh and Van Toan are still in the process of treating injuries. However, coach Vu Hong Viet has many options, including foreign players covering all lines. As for Ratchaburi, Thai players Jonathan Khemdee, Adisorn Promrak, midfielder Njiva Rakotoharimalala and striker Negueba are the main factors.

Expected lineup Nam Dinh Green Steel vs Ratchaburi

Nam Dinh Green Steel: Nguyen Manh, Thanh Hao, Lucas, Van Vi, Van Kien, Njabulo Blom, Romulo, Caio Cesar, Hoang Anh, Kyle Farren Hudlin, Brenner Marlos.

Ratchaburi: Kampol, Curran, Sdcley, Mutombo, Khemdee, Deni Juior, Negueba, Thanawat, Tana, Jakkaphan, Rakotoharimalala

Score prediction: Nam Dinh Green Steel 1-0 Ratchaburi

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