As the 2024/2025 AFC Champions League Two progresses, Nam Dinh is in a favorable position to advance from Group G with strategic upcoming home matches. The tournament’s format divides teams into eight groups across the East Asia and West Asia zones (four groups each), with the top two teams from each group advancing to the Round of 16.
Currently, Nam Dinh ranks second in Group G with five points from three matches, trailing Bangkok United (Thailand) by two points and leading third-placed Tampines Rovers (Singapore) by one point. Lee Man (Hong Kong, China) sits at the bottom, with no points after three consecutive losses.
With the group standings so close, Nam Dinh finds itself in a fierce contest for qualification with Bangkok United and Tampines Rovers. However, Coach Vu Hong Viet’s team holds a scheduling advantage, as they will play their next two games at home. Nam Dinh will host Tampines Rovers on November 6 and Lee Man on November 27, giving them an opportunity to secure a direct path to the knockout stage. If Nam Dinh claims all six points from these home games, they will secure a Round of 16 berth without needing a result from their final group match away against Bangkok United.
The first of these crucial matches kicks off tonight at 7:00 p.m. when Nam Dinh faces Tampines Rovers. In their previous encounter, the two sides drew 3-3 in Singapore, where Nam Dinh struggled on the artificial turf. However, with home advantage and a natural grass pitch at Thien Truong Stadium, Nam Dinh is expected to have the upper hand.
A morale-boosting victory in the V-League over the weekend has also alleviated some pressure on Coach Viet’s squad, allowing them to enter tonight’s game with confidence. As analyzed, securing three points against Tampines Rovers will open the door for Nam Dinh to advance in the tournament.
The match between Nam Dinh and Tampines Rovers is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on November 6. A win tonight would significantly improve Nam Dinh’s chances of progressing to the knockout stage in their AFC Champions League Two campaign.
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