Nam Dinh vs Gamba Osaka form
Even the most pessimistic fans of Thien Truong Stadium probably could not imagine that their favorite team is going through so many difficulties. In the V.League arena last weekend, Nam Dinh only got a 2-2 draw in their away match against HAGL.
That was the 6th consecutive round without a win for the team from the South. The poor performance since the beginning of the season has dragged Nam Dinh down to 8th place, with 9 points, after 2 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses, scoring only 9 and conceding 13 goals.
From the position of a team full of enthusiasm to defend the throne, the team with the most expensive squad in the domestic arena now has to face the ironic truth, only 2 points above the red light group and potentially at risk of having to compete for relegation.
At AFC Champions League 2 (Asian Cup C2), Nam Dinh's situation is brighter. After 3 matches in Group F, the defending V.League champion is in 2nd place with 6 points, 3 points more than direct competitor Ratchaburi (Thailand). The threat of elimination of course still exists.
In case of empty-handed in the reception of Gamba Osaka, Nam Dinh will likely be caught up by the Thai representative in terms of points. At that time, the direct confrontation between the two sides in the next match in the Land of the Golden Pagoda will have the meaning of determining the ticket to the next round of 16.
Despite parting ways with coach Vu Hong Viet, Nam Dinh has yet to show any signs of improvement. Under the temporary leadership of Technical Director Nguyen Trung Kien, the Thien Truong team has had two consecutive disappointing draws against Da Nang and HAGL.
The raging injury storm, the declining form of key players and the quality of expensive foreign players not meeting expectations are also important reasons leading to Nam Dinh's poor performance.
In the current chaotic situation, it is difficult to expect Nam Dinh to create a surprise against a strong opponent from the land of the rising sun. Perhaps, Romulo and his teammates will need to make an effort to earn 1 point to create a better competitive edge with Ratchaburi in the final stage.
The task of scoring points against Gamba Osaka is clearly not easy. The Japanese representative has demonstrated their superior class and spirit in the first leg 2 weeks ago. Despite facing a squad of more than 70% foreign players from Nam Dinh, the Osaka club still created an overwhelming game and easily won 3-1.
Even if goalkeeper Caique had not had an excellent day in goal, Nam Dinh could have conceded more goals. The team itself, under the guidance of coach Dani Poyatos, has also been in very impressive form over the past 3 months.
In the last 11 appearances, Gamba Osaka has won 9, drawn 1 and lost only 1. In the last 4 away trips, Usami and his teammates have not tasted defeat once, earning 3 wins and 1 draw.
Team information Nam Dinh vs Gamba Osaka
Nam Dinh: Most likely will take the field with a more "Western" squad than the first leg with the goal of earning points.
Gamba Osaka: Full strength.
Expected lineup Nam Dinh vs Gamba Osaka
Nam Dinh: Caique, Van Kien, Walber, Lucao, Dijks, Brenner, Romulo, Hudlin, Hansen, Muzi Tau, Eid Mahmoud
Gamba Osaka: Higashiguchi, Kurokawa, Nakatani, Miura, Handa, Mito, Suzuki, Yamashita, Usami, Okunuki, Hummet
Prediction: 1-1
Source: https://baovanhoa.vn/the-thao/nhan-dinh-tran-dau-nam-dinh-vs-gamba-osaka-19h15-ngay-511-co-hoi-nao-cho-dkvd-vleague-179186.html
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